KUCHING, August 15 – Green Building Index (GBI), Malaysia’s pioneer and international green benchmark, is taking strides to promote green and sustainable development in Sarawak’s building and construction industry. As part of its commitment to complement the Sarawak Government’s green and sustainability agenda, GBI participated in the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) Property Expo 2023, held from 14th to 16th July 2023 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.
Assoc. Prof. (Ind.) Ar. Sarly Adre Sarkum, GBI Board Chairman, highlighted that GBI’s participation in the expo is aimed at enhancing outreach and strengthening its presence in the state. Under the leadership of Sarawak Premier YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr.) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, the Sarawak Government has demonstrated a strong commitment to driving green and sustainable initiatives.
Renowned globally for its efforts in conserving natural resources and the environment, Sarawak has made significant progress in implementing green initiatives, including certifying buildings under GBI’s internationally recognized rating tools. Currently, Sarawak boasts 29 GBI projects registered, with 18 of them already certified. Some of the notable GBI-certified projects include the Sarawak Museum Campus and Heritage Trail, Tabung Haji Complex & Convention Hall, UNIFOR Complex, Sarawak Energy Berhad Building, and more.
Ar. Sarly emphasized, “GBI’s integration of sustainable principles into Sarawak’s built environment actively supports the state’s transformation into a hub of sustainable development.” Since its establishment in 2009, GBI has certified over 650 building projects nationwide, covering 296.8 million square feet of total gross floor area. By greening these projects, GBI has contributed to reducing the carbon intensity for the nation by 1,736,000 tCO2e/annum, aligning with Malaysia’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
