IGBC seeks technical support officer
Salary €33,000 – €45,000 commensurate with experience, skills and qualifications. Do you believe that action on climate change is the defining issue of our times and that the built environment plays a key role? Do you have a professional background in construction sector and sustainability? Do you want to work in a position where you […]
Greenbuild Europe, Amsterdam
European Policy Update March 2019
WorldGBC urges a pragmatic approach to the sustainable finance taxonomy On 22 February, WorldGBC Europe submitted their response to a consultation from the technical expert group on sustainable finance set up by the European Commission on a classification system – or taxonomy – for environmentally sustainable economic activities. This follows on from the Commission’s legislative proposal on an EU […]
Come work with us! IGBC is expanding.
IGBC is expanding in 2019. Want to save the world? Are you looking for a position where you can make a real difference? Do you believe that action on climate change is the defining issue of our times and that our buildings play a key role? If you are passionate about tackling climate change, resource […]
European Policy Updated January 2019
European Commission unveils vision of climate neutral Europe by 2050 On November 28, the European Commission released a Communication outlining their strategic long-term vision for a climate neutral economy by 2050. The strategy covers nearly all EU policies and is in line with the Paris Agreement objective to keep temperature increase to well below 2°C, and pursue […]
Major study on use of embodied carbon measurement in buildings worldwide.
A major review of how requirements for the measurement and reduction of embodied carbon has been integrated into over 100 certification, rating systems and regulations including IGBC’s Home Performance Index has been released. IGBC participates in One Click LCA’s Carbon heroes bench marking programme and supports the measurement of embodied carbon through it EPD programme. […]
European Policy Update October 2018
New Standards for Green Mortgages Launched On 24 September, the World Green Building Council (WGBC) launched a new report setting out a vision for how mortgage lenders and borrowers can come together to help tackle climate change by improving millions of properties across Europe. The report proposes a new set of standards for property energy performance thresholds […]
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European Policy Update July 2018
Revised Energy Performance of Building Directive set to become Law On 19 June, the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU) 2018/844 (EPBD) was published in the EU Official Journal (L156). This will enter into force on 9 July 2018, and Member States will have to transpose the new elements of the Directive into national […]
European Policy Update July 2018
Revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Set to Become Law On 19 June, the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU) 2018/844 (EPBD) was published in the EU Official Journal (L156). This will enter into force on 9 July 2018, and Member States will have to transpose the new elements of the Directive into national […]
IGBC Submission to the Consultation on Technical Guidance Documents Part F and Part L.
The IGBC has been engaging with our members over to past few weeks to maximise input into our submission for this consultation. This included: March Green Building Network with Ian Mawditt of Fourwalls, Ian addressed over 70 people on his findings of testing indoor air quality of dwellings in the UK. This gave rise to […]
European Policy Update April 2018
European Commission to Produce a Long-Term Climate Strategy On 23 March, EU Ministers instructed the European Commission to produce a long-term climate strategy “by the first quarter of 2019”. The recommendation was contained in the EU summit conclusions and calls on the Commission to ”present a proposal for a Strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas […]
European Policy Update March 2018
Member Policy Update Welcome to this months Europe Regional Network’s Policy Update, providing GBC members with the latest news on all things relating to European green building policy. Consultation on the Standardised European Energy Efficiency Mortgage On 12 February, the EU-funded Energy Efficient Mortgage Action Plan (‘EeMAP’) project launched a public consultation on a proposal for a […]
European Policy Update January 2018
Member Policy Update Welcome to the Europe Regional Network’s January 2018 Policy Update, providing GBC members with the latest news on all things relating to European green building policy. Energy and Environment in 2018 – Key Dates in 2018 This year looks set to be a progressive year for European energy and environment policy as further […]
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