About | EmiratesGBC

Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) was formed in 2006, with the goal of advancing green building principles for protecting the environment and ensuring sustainability in the United Arab Emirates.

Since its inception in 2006, there have been significant changes in the attitudes and demands related to the sustainable built environment. The Council has been encouraged by the implementation of green building policies and regulations, by the adoption of consistent rating systems, and by the increase in the overall knowledge sharing and information available on built environments and communities.

As part of this evolution, EmiratesGBC has continued to develop and grow as an organization. In 2009 the Board of Directors and related committees reviewed its Vision and Mission to better reflect what corporate members and partners needed from the Council. In 2015, the Vision and Mission were renewed to align with the latest state of UAE regulations, achievements and objectives:

Vision

For the UAE to be a global leader for sustainability in the built environment.

Mission

Emirates Green Building Council is a catalyst for collaboration and a hub for excellence to promote sustainability of the built environment in the UAE.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

The EmiratesGBC Communication on Engagement Report for UNGC

EmiratesGBC is committed to supporting the advancements of the UN Global Compact principles which address human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.

Download the 2020 EmiratesGBC Communication on Engagement Report.

Quality Policy & Environmental Policy

175+

Members

250+

Events

700+

Professionals Trained

MILESTONE HIGHLIGHTS

The launch of EmiratesGBC in 2006 was at a pivotal time for the green building movement in UAE – there was rapid development and a new royal decree that all new buildings must be green buildings was about to be announced.

Momentum has continued over the years and as the green building industry matures, so does EmiratesGBC.

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First GBC Established in Region
Education Program
Co-founding GBC of MENA Network
ISO 9001 Achieved
ISO 14001 Achieved

First Annual Congress
First Annual Awards

Appointed as Green Key National Operator
Joined UN Global Compact

EGBC Impact Report
Technical Guidelines for Retrofitting Existing Buildings
First UAE Benchmarking Study and Report

First UNGC COE Report
Launched Building Retrofit Training

Published Defining Nearly Zero Energy Report
Launched Net Zero Centre of Excellence

State of Our Schools Report

Added Advanced BRT Course
BEA Benchmarking Report

Winner of Dubai Quality Appreciation Award

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CORPORATE MEMBERS

The Council has a growing membership of corporate and individual members covering the building supply chain. Our members represent several sectors including among others: developers, consultants, engineers, architects, interior designers, contractors, environmentalists, educators, facilities/ hospitality management, manufacturers, suppliers, research centers and universities, banks and media.

EmiratesGBC is a member of WorldGBC, a global network of Green Building Councils leading the transformation of the built environment in 70+ countries.

The Emirates Green Building Council currently offers five membership levels, which cater to Industry, Corporate, Individual, SME, and Student stakeholders within the Industry

EmiratesGBC hosts events throughout the year as a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing across the industry

EmiratesGBC offers a wide range of training and workshops related to sustainability and green buildings to build capacity in the UAE and wider region.

The EmiratesGBC Green Building Tooltips is a rich online resource that provides useful information on green building practices.