The World Green Building Council is a global network of Green Building Councils which is transforming the places people live, work, play, heal and learn.

They believe green buildings can and must be at the centre of people's lives. The changing climate means people must reshape the way they grow and build, enabling people to thrive both today and tomorrow.

They take action - championing local and global leadership, and empowering their community to drive change. Together, they are greater than the sum of their parts, and commit to green buildings for everyone, everywhere.

What’s their mission?

Their mission is to create green buildings for everyone, everywhere - enabling people to thrive both today and tomorrow.

Their goals

They are committed to achieving the following by 2050:

- Limit global temperature rises to 2 degrees Celsius
- Reduce the building and construction sector’s CO2 emissions by 84 gigatonnes
- Ensure all buildings are net zero emissions

These goals will ensure WorldGBC plays its part in delivering on the ambition of the Paris Agreement. 

They know buildings are major contributors to climate change. But they also know that green buildings offer one of the most cost-effective solutions to climate change and can lead to significant environmental, economic and social benefits around the world.

That’s why their work, and the work of their member Green Building Councils, is absolutely vital if they are to realise green building for everyone, everywhere. It is through their global projects and partnerships, their Regional Networks and their projects, and their high-profile campaigns and events, that they will achieve their mission.