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Learn about GBCSA, driving green building education, certification, and advocacy in South Africa. Discover how green buildings save costs, reduce risks, and benefit communities. Join us in transforming the built environment sustainably.
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AGENDA Who we are, and what we do Some data Opportunities in this sector
Green Building Council SA • South Africa's lead green building authority • Established in 2007 • 13th members and current Chair of the WorldGBC • Chair WorldGBC Africa Region • 3x Green Star SA certification on other African Countries
MEMBERSHIP THE GBCSA LINKS A NETWORK OF INDUSTRY LEADERS, LIKE MINDED INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES, COLLECTIVELY CHAMPIONING THE GREEN BUILDING MISSION AND ACCELERATING THE DEVELOPMENT AND ADOPTION OF GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES EDUCATION DRIVING AWARENESS OF THE WHAT, WHERE, WHY AND HOW OF GREEN BUILDING, OUR EXTENSIVE EDUCATION OFFERINGS EQUIP BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONALS WITH GREEN BUILDING KNOWLEDGE. CERTIFICATION GREEN STAR SA RATING TOOLS PROVIDE A MENU OF GREEN MEASURES THAT CREATE A COMMON LANGUAGE FOR EVALUATION AND CERTIFICATION OF BUILDINGS. TOOLS COVER THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, PERFORMANCE AND INTERIOR FITOUTS OF A BUILDING. ADVOCACY THE GBCSA IS COMMITTED TO CHANGING THE WAY THE WORLD IS BUILT. WHILE OUR CORE BUSINESS REMAINS GREENING THE PROPERTY SECTOR, WE ARE COMMITED TO ENGAGING IN SUSTAINABILITY ON ALL LEVELS
WHAT IS A GREEN BUILDING A green building is a building which is energy efficient, resource efficient and environmentally responsible – it incorporates design, construction and operational practices that significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of development on the environment and occupants.
COST LESS TO OPERATE, CARRY LOWER RISK DEMONSTRATED HIGHER RETURNS PRODUCTIVITY | NOT A SOFT BENEFIT PRINCIPLES OF RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT
Design & As Built Rating SEC Interiors Rating? Existing Building Performance Rating?
SEC-1 EMPLOYMENT CREATION SEC-2 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY SEC-3 SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING SEC-4 COMMUNITY BENEFIT SEC-5 EMPOWERMENT SEC-6 SAFETY & HEALTH SEC-7 MIXED-INCOME HOUSING
2015 – Partnership with SALGA Sustainability in the Built Environment Building capacity to lead, regulate and facilitate • All Municipalities and Metros became members of GBCSA • Commitment for training and education at various levels • Mentoring Councillors and Executive Management
Residential green building certification programme EDGE Programme implementer and funder Global EDGE Programme ‘owner’ EDGE Education EDGE Certified Projects #1 #2 #3… • EDGE Project funders: • Nedbank • KfW • IHS • Other… EDGE Programme funding opportunities EDGE Advocacy EDGE Membership Mortgage funding EDGE Homeowners
AGENDA Who we are, and what we do Some data Opportunities in this sector
Some key data • World Green Building Trends Report 2016 • Certifications • PRI/ ESG • Productivity
CERTIFICATION IN SA TOTAL – 157 GREEN STAR SA PROJECTS
“There is overwhelming evidence which demonstrates that the design of an office impacts the health, wellbeing and productivity of its occupants.”
The relationship between office design and office users… “What really matters to most executives is this: How does my building impact my people? “ Designing for a diversity of working spaces is key to a productive office.
AGENDA Who we are, and what we do Some data Opportunities in this sector
A “generic” strategy template Why are we doing this? Compliance Risk Innovation Opportunity
SO? This is akin to a perfect storm – there’s a convergence of key factors: • Electricity and water crises • Tenants savvy • Data proliferation • Environmental awareness • No longer a bleeding edge game
Concluding thoughts… “The price of doing the same old thing is far higher than the price of change.” ― Bill Clinton