Greenbuild 2015 and closing remarks

1. Greenbuild 2015: Global Networking Platform
Michael Lovejoy, Finpro Region Americas – USA
17 September 2015

2. Why Green Building?
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Source: Navigant Research, 2Q 2014
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Investing in green buildings is not only
essential for a sustainable future, but
also makes smart business sense.
Almost half of all energy generated
across the world is used to cool, light,
and ventilate buildings, and more than
half of all resources are used in
construction.
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
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3. The Business Case for Green Building
Sustainable buildings make clear
business sense – it’s not just about
saving the planet. These benefits range
from risk mitigation across a building
portfolio and citywide economic
benefits, to the improved health and
well-being of individual building
occupants.
World Green Building Council
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See: http://www.worldgbc.org/activities/business-case/

4. Growing Global Green Building Movement
• Brazil is host this month to the 6th
Greenbuilding International
Conference and Expo in South
America.
• The World Bank Group is partnering
with real estate organizations to
promote green building and resource
efficiency in India.
• Canada is aggressively addressing
greenhouse gas emissions in its
building sector.
• Chinese has become the most
popular foreign language for LEED
exams.
Green Building Education Service
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5. Leadership in Energy & Environmental
Design (LEED)
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See: http://www.usgbc.org/2015top10countries
LEED Certified Space by Region & Top Ten Countries Outside USA
Gross Square Meters (GSM)

6. Greenbuild 2015, Washington, DC
• Greenbuild is the world's largest
conference and expo dedicated to
green building.
• Dates:
– Conference & Expo 18-19
November;
– Other activities throughout week,
including tour of Embassy of
Finland on 20 November.
• Location: Washington Convention
Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Pl NW,
Washington, D.C. 20001
See: http://www.greenbuildexpo.com/
News, 1/14/2015 | Embassy of
Finland, Washington
Our embassy building in Washington
D.C. has been awarded the Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Platinum certification as the
first embassy in the U.S.
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