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STEPPING UP TO NEXT
The 2025 GBCSA Green Building Convention’s plenary speakers share their insights, experiences and ideas about what’s next in sustainable development
REDEFINING SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
With three new Net Zero Carbon accreditations in their portfolio, Redefine Properties are well on the way to a target of net zero operational carbon
for all their new buildings by 2030
BECOMING ZERO
The Player Zero philosophy calls for green building leaders who humbly co-design with occupants, neighbours and nature to build the future durably
CHANGE FOR THE GREATER GOOD
International Housing Solutions transformed a Gauteng office site into residential complex, Circa Illovo and earning the project both EDGE certification and a Reside Platinum Award for Affordable Housing Development of the Year
GETTING THE EDGE ON GREEN BUILDING
Marking 10 years of Excellent Design for Greater Efficiencies and the IFC’s certification tool in South Africa and GBCSA reflects on its journey in partnership with EDGE
SHAPING TOMORROW’S BUILDING STANDARDS
An Industry Advisory Panel of experts helped refine the GBCSA Green Star New Build V2 tool’s 37 credits, providing insights across multiple disciplines
A GEM OF SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
EDGE-accredited Emerald City in Gauteng underscores Divercity’s mission to deliver sustainable, affordable homes and revitalise South Africa’s inner cities
BUILDING SKILLS FOR A JUST ENERGY FUTURE
The African Development Bank has awarded a $1 million grant through the Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA) to the National Business Initiative (NBI) to advance inclusive green skills through its JET SEP programme
STEPPING UP TO NET ZERO
+Impact chatted to a few accomplished Accredited Professionals about some of their standout net zero certifications and their low-carbon contributions
THE ADOPTION OF NET ZERO BUILDINGS IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MARKET
As rising energy insecurity and climate risks place pressure on the built environment, momentum for net zero carbon buildings is growing and although some barriers persist
TRANSFORMING SOUTH AFRICA’S ENERGY FUTURE
Battery energy storage systems are set to reshape South Africa’s energy future, solving key challenges and unlocking inclusive economic opportunities for communities and businesses