by jbs051409a3 — May 20, 2009—BRE Global and the Emirates Green Building Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to promote green building practices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The agreement includes the provision of exemplary guidance to industry throughout the Emirates and use of the council’s membership to provide expert consultation for the development of new initiatives. The two bodies will also work together on a program of joint events.
The Emirates Green Building Council was established in 2006 as the first organization of its kind in the Gulf region. It is committed to promoting exemplary performance green buildings and encouraging the use of environmentally friendly technologies.
BRE Global, a wholly owned subsidiary of the registered charity The BRE Trust, developed BREEAM, reportedly the world’s first and most widely used methodology to guide the design, construction and operation of buildings to minimize environmental impact. BRE Global launched BREEAM Gulf in October 2008 under its BREEAM International program following two years of stakeholder engagement, with credits tailored to the requirements of the construction industry and developers in the region.
BREEAM Gulf is designed to protect the region’s reputation for the construction of iconic buildings and meet nationally publicized commitments to reduce environmental impacts. The program sets an exceptional challenge and rewards environmental commitment by awarding a star rating of 1 to 5 stars, 1 being a Pass and 5 an Outstanding. BRE Global says it provides a stretching target for developers who want to demonstrate world-leading commitment to the environment.
