EDGE (“Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies”)

EDGE

Applications: EDGE has been used in 111 countries. See EDGE website for a comprehensive overview of applications.

Final deliverables: Green building certification.

Geographic scope: Individual buildings / building sector

Hazards covered: Yes - GHG emissions

Low carbon planning tool and an affordable green building certification developed by IFC which helps clients to: (i) quantify the baseline emissions of buildings; (ii) prioritize areas where maximum GHG reductions are achievable for the lowest costs; (iii) achieve energy, CO2, water & materials embodied energy saving; (iv) capture green & climate-related incentives; (v) future-proof against potential regulatory changes; (vi) accelerate sales and/or increase rental yields; & (v) attract capital that has been committed to achieving net zero.

Contacts
Michelle Farrell
IFC Green Buildings team