2024 Certification Submission and Registration Timelines
A note for our project teams, property owners and developers who are working hard to transform our built environment with environmental sustainability as a priority. With the annual GBCSA Convention in a few months, and the end of the year in sight, it’s important that project teams involved in certifying projects with GBCSA are aware of […]
EDGE V2 is evolving
EDGE V2 is retiring, replaced by EDGE V3. An important notice for those working on projects already registered (or Preliminary Certified) under EDGE Version 2. The EDGE App Version 2 is set to retire in December 2025. Projects already registered (or Preliminary Certified) under Version 2 have until December 2025 to achieve their EDGE Final […]
MSCI South Africa Green Annual Property Index 2023
The MSCI South Africa Green Annual Property Index for 2023 continued to support the investment case for sustainable, resource-efficient real estate. Released annually since 2016, in conjunction with the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) and sponsored by Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT), the index provides an independent, globally consistent view on the investment […]
The 2024 IFC Women in Green Building Competition
GBCSA is delighted to partner with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for the third year of the IFC Women in Green Building Competition. The competition aims to empower and upskill women professionals in the property and construction sectors. It runs from June to October 2024. Empowering Women in Green Building The competition offers participants the […]
What you’ll find in the latest + Impact Magazine
The latest issue of + Impact is out! Here are some of the highlights (and pages) of Issue 28: 14 WASTE NOT, WANT NOT: Ever committed to its sustainability targets, real estate investment trust Liberty Two Degrees has achieved Level 2 Net Zero Waste status at four of its major shopping malls 22 DOUBLE […]
Responsible Event Management: GBCSA’s Approach
By Anja Thompson, GBCSA Events Project Manager For over 15 years, GBCSA has been passionate about creating opportunities for our green building community to connect, catch-up and contribute to the ongoing industry conversations through our knowledge-sharing and networking events. I fondly recall the introduction of our first Planet Shapers Event back in 2016, when we […]
Global Green Building Alliance Set to Bridge ESG Gaps Between Finance and Real Estate Sectors
In a pioneering move, the world’s leading green building certification bodies – UK-based Building Research Establishment (BRE), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) – have formed an alliance to create global cohesion in green building standards. This landmark effort bridges the gap between green buildings and the […]
