Emirates Green Building Council marks opening of new 'green' office with announcement of two awards to promote sustainability

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Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an organisation aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices in the UAE, opened its new office in Al Joud Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.

Dr Elissar Sarrouh, United Nations Resident Co-ordinator and United Nations Development Programme Resident Representative, opened the new office. At the ceremony, EmiratesGBC honoured five organisations that have made commendable contribution to EmiratesGBC. The council also announced the introduction of two new awards - a Student Research Award and the EmiratesGBC Award for Best Green Buildings in the UAE.

The event, which coincides with the Green Buildings Week celebration to be held from September 21, was attended by high-level government officials, diplomats, representatives of leading corporate organisations and business councils, developers, financial professionals and stakeholders representing the whole supply chain. MAF Dalkia Middle East LLC, BASF - The Chemical Company, Leviton and Trane were the Main Sponsors of the opening ceremony.

The new office of EmiratesGBC, serves as a model for sustainable building interiors, and demonstrates leading and widely used sustainable technologies and tools for buildings. The office interiors will also go for a LEED Commercial Interiors Rating.

In addition to networking events for members and non-members held monthly, EmiratesGBC has been hosting and participating in multinational events, conferences and forums since its inception in 2006. The Council has developed a suite of activities including technical workshops, focus days and seminars and workshops on aspects related to the entire supply chain and green building concept that meet the needs of its members, of the UAE community, and the wider Middle East. - Emirates News Agency, WAM

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