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GBCSA GREEN BUILDING CONVENTION PROGRAMME
Zero+: Net Zero Today, Climate Positive Tomorrow: an overview of the exciting line-up of the speakers, movers and shakers who’ll be joining the conversation on achieving a net zero future in the built environment
FIT FOR PURPOSE
Aligning with the De Beers Group’s clear commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, the sublime design of their office in Sky Park Business Estate has been awarded a 5-Star Green Star Interiors V1 certification
LEADING BY EXAMPLE
Cape Town’s Canal Walk shopping centre recently recertified its 5-Star Green Star EBP rating, and in so doing, achieved a significantly higher diversion rate of waste from landfill
ACTING ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Following on from our first instalment, GBCSA’s research desk further explores the potential impact of our new Climate Change Bill
CLIMATE POSITIVITY: NET ZERO AND BEYOND
A showcase of trailblazing projects in various categories that are leading the way in the net-zero and net-positive race
EMBRACING EFFICIENCY: THE TRANSFORMATIVE BENEFITS OF INTEGRATED HOT-WATER HEAT PUMPS
When combined with solar energy systems, Stiebel Eltron hot-water pumps are a compelling alternative to conventional electric geysers, providing significant energy savings, reducing carbon emissions and enabling self-sufficiency
ASSESSED-VALUATIONS DISPARITY: CAN WE AFFORD TO DELAY FIXING VALUATION INCONSISTENCIES?
Phil Barttram asks whether the varying pace of ESG integration will compound the problem of valuation inconsistency across the South African commercial property market
BOLD AND ICONIC
In addition to its visually striking exterior, AVBOB’s stylish, sustainable office space in Pretoria’s Irene Link Precinct exemplifies cutting-edge green building design
TAMING THE LION: HOW TO APPROACH SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING IN SOUTH AFRICAN REAL ESTATE
Sustainability reporting needn’t be daunting, says Anelisa Keke, and offers some practical pointers on how to go about it
WALKING THE TALK
Vodacom South Africa’s latest achievement 5-Star Green Star accreditation for both its Business Park and Corporate Park buildings in Midrand shows how far the telecom group has come in establishing industry-leading responsible business practices
A BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE
Sustainable living meets the environment at EDGE-accredited Kikuyu Waterfall City in Midrand – a first for developer Balwin Properties
