EDGE Buildings https://edgebuildings.com/ Certify Green and Change Your World Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:35:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 IFC’s Building Resilience Index Partners with Bureau Veritas to Expand Resilience Verification Services Globally https://www.ifc.org/en/pressroom/2025/ifc-s-building-resilience-index-partners-with-bureau-veritas-to-expand-resilience-#new_tab Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:29:32 +0000 https://edgebuildings.com/?p=258418 The post IFC’s Building Resilience Index Partners with Bureau Veritas to Expand Resilience Verification Services Globally appeared first on EDGE Buildings.

]]> GBCI Apresiasi Satu Dekade EDGE-IFC di Indonesia https://konstruksimedia.com/gbci-apresiasi-satu-dekade-edge-ifc-di-indonesia/#new_tab Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:14:12 +0000 https://edgebuildings.com/?p=258413 The post GBCI Apresiasi Satu Dekade EDGE-IFC di Indonesia appeared first on EDGE Buildings.

]]> Kenneth Mbae on How Centum Real Estate is Transforming East Africa with Smart, Green Cities https://marcopolis.net/kenneth-mbae-on-how-centum-real-estate-is-transforming-east-africa-with-smart-green-cities.htm#new_tab Sun, 20 Jul 2025 21:35:02 +0000 https://edgebuildings.com/?p=258423 A hallmark of their strategy is the creation of affordable luxury homes and IFC Edge-certified green buildings that reduce energy and water consumption, lowering the total cost of homeownership. From flagship projects like Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi, the region’s largest shopping mall, to Ping’o City at the coast and Balmarina Resort City on the ... Kenneth Mbae on How Centum Real Estate is Transforming East Africa with Smart, Green Cities

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]]> YANMU East warehouses earn EDGE advanced certification for sustainability https://www.logupdateafrica.com/logistics/yanmu-east-warehouses-earn-edge-advanced-certification-for-sustainability-1355856#new_tab Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:33:04 +0000 https://edgebuildings.com/?p=258420 YANMU East Logistics Park has been awarded EDGE Advanced certification by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), recognising significant energy and resource efficiency in three of its newly developed warehouses. EDGE, or Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies, is a green building certification system developed by the IFC, a member of the World Bank Group. The ... YANMU East warehouses earn EDGE advanced certification for sustainability

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]]> How Harnessing the ‘Green Building’ Movement in Egypt Could Help Protect its Future https://www.ifc.org/en/stories/2025/harnessing-the-green-building-movement-in-egypt-could-help-protect-its-future?deliveryName=DM257233#new_tab Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:41:38 +0000 https://edgebuildings.com/?p=258359 The building was recently recognized as the first IFC-EDGE Advanced Green Museum in Africa and the Middle East for its resource efficiency in design, construction and practice. The building’s sustainability measures include a reflective roof, efficient lighting and water fixtures, and smart meters to gauge energy consumption.

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]]> IFC urges banks to increase lending for sustainable buildings https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/ghana/ifc-urges-banks-to-increase-lending-for-sustainable-buildings/ar-AA1GYBod#new_tab Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:36:44 +0000 https://edgebuildings.com/?p=258350 He pledged GhIS’ continuous advocacy towards enhancing policies and educating the public on the benefits of green buildings, including water and energy conservation, minimised waste and pollution, as well as improved indoor air quality and occupants’ health. The Designing for Greater Efficiency (DfGE) certificate programme provided practical tools to help building professionals measure and reduce ... IFC urges banks to increase lending for sustainable buildings

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]]> Ghana steps up green building drive with IFC-led sustainability training https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-steps-up-green-building-drive-with-IFC-led-sustainability-training-1987761?deliveryName=DM256812#new_tab Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:10:33 +0000 https://edgebuildings.com/?p=258296 As the construction industry faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, Ghana is taking decisive steps to promote sustainable building practices.

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]]> Africa Focuses On Sustainable Construction https://constructafrica.com/news/africa-focuses-sustainable-construction#new_tab Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:06:21 +0000 https://edgebuildings.com/?p=258293 The African continent is making strides in its sustainable construction journey, spurred by the need to address population growth, rapid urbanisation and climate-related challenges.

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]]> BPI’s Bold Leadership in Sustainable Finance: Pioneering Change for a Greener Future https://journalnews.com.ph/bpis-bold-leadership-in-sustainable-finance-pioneering-change-for-a-greener-future/#gsc.tab=0#new_tab Sun, 08 Jun 2025 19:46:29 +0000 https://edgebuildings.com/?p=258362 The bank has also made significant strides in building efficiency, earning the distinction of being the first Philippine bank to receive IFC-EDGE Green Building certification for its branches. This recognition underscores BPI’s dedication to reducing its carbon footprint across its operations.

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]]> From risk to resilience: A new tool to build safer cities https://www.preventionweb.net/drr-community-voices/risk-resilience-new-tool-build-safer-cities#new_tab Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:38:14 +0000 https://edgebuildings.com/?p=258353 Green buildings have made real progress over the past decade. At IFC, our Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) green building programme has helped to certify thousands of energy- and resource-efficient buildings. But one crucial piece of the puzzle has lagged behind: resilience. Too often, climate adaptation is treated as an afterthought. We know ... From risk to resilience: A new tool to build safer cities

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