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Rising to the challenge: Our journey to green buildings in the MENA region
Thu, 16th Feb 2017Anyone who has been to the MENA region will be aware of the unique conditions in this part of the world. Temperatures can reach highs of 50 °C (122 °F) in cities such as Dubai...
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Major businesses back global project to ensure all buildings are net zero emissions by 2050
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017Three major global businesses have backed WorldGBC’s ambitious long-term target to ensure that all buildings are net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Nominate a green building leader to join the WorldGBC Board
Wed, 1st Feb 2017Calling all Established Green Building Councils! WorldGBC has opened the call for nominations to join the WorldGBC Board of Directors in 2017-2018.
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ASSA ABLOY becomes Partner of World Green Building Council's Europe Regional Network
Thu, 26th Jan 2017ASSA ABLOY has become an official Regional Partner of the World Green Building Council’s Europe Regional Network.
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The new window to the world on green building
Tue, 24th Jan 2017This week, the World Green Building Council took a giant step forward in its mission to advance green building for everyone, everywhere... with the launch of our new website.
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Stora Enso becomes Partner of World Green Building Council's Europe Regional Network
Mon, 16th Jan 2017Stora Enso’s division Wood Products has today become an official Regional Partner of the World Green Building Council’s Europe Regional Network.
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Welcoming our new Asia Pacific Regional Manager – Joelle Chen
Mon, 16th Jan 2017WorldGBC is excited to announce our first full-time Regional Manager for the Asia Pacific Regional Network – Joelle Chen. Her appointment comes as a result of successful fundraising efforts led by...
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LG Electronics announced as a Founding Partner for WorldGBC’s Asia Pacific Regional Network
Fri, 6th Jan 2017LG Electronics has become a Founding Partner of the World Green Building Council’s Asia Pacific Regional Network. The company came on as a Partner starting 1 January 2017.
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AGC Asia Pacific announced as a Founding Partner for WorldGBC’s Asia Pacific Regional Network
Wed, 4th Jan 2017AGC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, the regional headquarter of AGC (Asahi Glass Co., Ltd) in Asia Pacific, has become one of the Founding Partners of the World Green Building Council’s Asia Pacific Regional Network.
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WorldGBC welcomes three new member Green Building Councils
Thu, 15th Dec 2016The World Green Building Council is delighted that three new Green Building Councils have joined the organisation – taking our total number of member Green Building Councils up to 74.
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WorldGBC publishes Annual Report for 2015/2016
Tue, 6th Dec 2016The World Green Building Council has today published its Annual Report for 2015/2016
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WorldGBC Annual Report 2015/2016
Tue, 6th Dec 2016The World Green Building Council's Annual Report for 2015/2016 outlines the major achievements of the organisation and its global network of Green Building Councils.
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The Rise and Rise of Green Building
Thu, 20th Jun 2013For the first time in history, more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, resulting in increased demand on buildings and resources. According to a study by McGraw-Hill Construction conducted in partnership with United Technologies and the World Green Building Council, firms are shifting their business toward green building, with 51 per cent of respondents spanning 62 countries planning more than 60 per cent of their work to be green by 2015. This trend signals a shift from ‘push’ to ‘pull’, with markets increasingly demanding no less than green buildings.
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Energy Saving Measures Boost House Prices
Thu, 20th Jun 2013Making energy saving improvements to your property could increase its value by 14 per cent on average, a new report released by the UK's Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) reveals.
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Meet One of Europe's Green Building Advocates
Tue, 18th Jun 2013Elaine Hsieh of the GreenBiz group interviews Steven Borncamp, a true advocate for promoting policy, practices and technologies for green building across Europe.
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Government Leadership Awards - Nominations Now Open!
Thu, 13th Jun 2013Does your country have a city-level green building programme or policy that deserves global recognition?
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The Circular Economy
Tue, 11th Jun 2013Our current industrial processes and lifestyles are depleting the world’s natural resources to create objects that will often end up in landfills, all while churning out unwanted by-products like industrial waste. Will this linear system work for us long-term?
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Europe Regional Leadership Awards
Tue, 11th Jun 2013The World Green Building Council’s European Network is proud to host the first ever leadership awards for the Europe region!
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Emirates Green Building Council Launches First EGBC Awards
Mon, 10th Jun 2013Emirates Green Building Council has launched the first EGBC Awards in eight categories to honour excellence in sustainability initiatives.
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Jane Henley Talks Green Retrofits for Buildings
Mon, 10th Jun 2013"The Empire State Building is one of the most visible examples of a trend that is occurring around the world – retrofitting buildings to make them more resource-efficient and climate-friendly," writes Jane Henley in her latest blog article.
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Latest News from GBC Costa Rica
Mon, 3rd Jun 2013The GBC Costa Rica has been busy advancing the green building mission, with lots of exciting activities and developments.
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Hanley Wood and USGBC Establish a Strategic Partnership with Greenbuild
Fri, 31st May 2013Hanley Wood LLC, the premier media, event, information and strategic marketing services company serving the construction industry and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today a strategic partnership whereby Hanley Wood has acquired the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.
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Australian Government Releases New Sustainability Report
Fri, 31st May 2013A new report, released today by the National Sustainability Council, marks the start of a new, national conversation about sustainability, says the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
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Partnership Between Public Health and Green Building Industry Promotes Healthy Behaviours
Thu, 30th May 2013When public health organizations and the green building industry work together, the result can be more than better buildings. Increased collaboration between public health and the green building industry can also improve health outcomes, such as reducing childhood obesity, by driving changes in the design of buildings and outdoor space to promote physical activity and healthy eating, according to a new article published in the latest issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine (AJPM).
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New Renovation tool will help cities tackle climate, economic and health crises
Thu, 14th Oct 2021The BUILD UPON2 framework helps local governments measure the full benefits of building retrofit, including environmental, social and economic impacts such as carbon savings, energy poverty alleviation and job creation.
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BUILD UPON2 City Series part 2: Budaörs
Wed, 14th Apr 2021WorldGBC finds out how the city of Budaörs is preparing to use the BUILD UPON2 framework to monitor renovation.
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WorldGBC’s response on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive review
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021WorldGBC has submitted a position paper on the review of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
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WorldGBC’s recommendations on the Energy Efficiency Directive review
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021WorldGBC has submitted a position paper on the review of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED).
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