March 30, 2021
GBI CEO Vicki Worden on Green Globes and ESG Services
A Letter from GBI’s President & CEO
Dear GBI Community,
After months of time with little variety to our days, seemingly overnight it feels like change is upon us. From the aggressive vaccination schedule (thank you scientists and STEM programs!), to the pent-up demand in our economy, to the very public corporate commitments to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 (or 2040 in some cases), a great deal is coalescing at the same time.
SUPPORTING YOUR ESG STRATEGY
Climate change is no...
March 25, 2021
Charlotte Names Green Globes as Option for City Owned & Managed New Construction, and More
MEDIA CONTACT: Megan Baker, Sr. Director of Engagement, megan@thegbi.org, (971) 256-7174
Green Globes listed as a sustainability certification option in the City of Charlotte, North Carolina, under the revised Sustainable Facilities policy.
Portland, Ore. – The Green Building Initiative (GBI) applauds the City of Charlotte, North Carolina, for its inclusion of Green Globes certification in its Sustainable Facilities Policy, revised late 2020. The City of Charlotte is...
March 11, 2021
Baltimore Construction Code Identifies Green Globes as Allowable Green Building Compliance Path
Building owners and project teams may now opt for Green Globes certification to meet Baltimore Green Construction Code requirements.
Portland, Ore. – The Green Building Initiative (GBI) praises the City of Baltimore, Maryland, for its inclusion of Green Globes certification in its Green Construction Code, adopted in November 2020. The City now references the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) ({2012} 2018 edition) for construction requirements that intended to “reduce...
March 4, 2021
Developers and Multifamily Property Owners May Opt for Green Globes Certification for Rental Housing
MEDIA CONTACT: Megan Baker, Sr. Director of Engagement, megan@thegbi.org, (971) 256-7174
Green Globes listed as a sustainability certification option in the City of Boise Housing Incentive Program, released in early 2021
Portland, Ore. – The Green Building Initiative (GBI) applauds the City of Boise, Idaho for its inclusion of Green Globes certification in the newly released Housing Incentive Program. To accommodate rapid population growth, the City of Boise is...
January 26, 2021
Green Building Initiative Mourns Unexpected Loss of Board Chair, Dr. Charles Kibert
MEDIA CONTACT: Vicki Worden, President & CEO, vworden@thegbi.org, 202.841.2999
Longtime GBI leader, volunteer, educator, and assessor passed away on January 25, leaving an incredible legacy of contributions to sustainable building principles.
Portland, Ore. – The Green Building Initiative (GBI) Board of Directors and staff mourn the unexpected loss of longtime Director and recently elected Chair of the GBI Board, Dr. Charles Kibert. Dr. Kibert was a pioneer in the green...
January 5, 2021
GBI Announces Election of Dr. Charles Kibert as Chair of the Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT: Megan Baker, Sr. Director of Engagement, megan@thegbi.org, 971.256.7174
Membership elects Kibert and three women leaders as new Board members.
Portland, Ore. – The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Charles Kibert, Professor and Director of the Powell Center for Construction and Environment at the University of Florida, as Chair of its Board of Directors. GBI’s membership also elected three new...
December 18, 2020
GBI’s 2020 Year-End Community Update
Dear GBI Community,
August 5, 2020
GBI Celebrates 16 Years of Contributions
GBI has grown up substantially since its founding in 2004. Check out these advancements:
GBI’s community is 20,000 plus and growing.
- Membership is comprised of organizations and individuals. Organizational membership starts at $500 and includes professional credential training and renewals as well as discounts on project registration.
- All contributors are recognized on GBI's Member Directory.
GBI delivers innovative tools to support all building types and teams in incorporating...
June 8, 2020
Our Thoughts in a Time of National Reflection on Equality and Racism
We are deeply saddened by the repetitive deaths that have greatly amplified the cries of racial disparity in our nation. We are committed to being part of the work that needs to be done to become the nation we envision that embraces diversity as its greatest strength.
In our industry, we design, we build, we learn, we improve, and then the cycle begins again. It is through this lens that we see a path forward for constructing inclusive communities and a nation of...
January 2, 2020
GBI Seeks Buildings to Pilot the Updated Green Globes for Existing Buildings 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT