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") Skip to main content Toggle navigation Certification Experts & Auditors Training & Resources Log in Subscribe EDGE is a green building certification system focused on making buildings more resource-efficient. Learn about EDGE Certify your project Earn EDGE Expert credential or become an EDGE Auditor View EDGE certified projects An innovation of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, EDGE empowers emerging markets to scale up resource-efficient buildings in a fast, easy, and affordable way. EDGE enables developers and builders to quickly identify the most cost-effective ways to reduce energy use, water use and embodied energy in materials. The strategies integrated into the project design are verified by an EDGE Auditor and certified by GBCI. GBCI administers EDGE certification in over 160 countries around the world and is the exclusive certification provider for all EDGE buildings in India. View the full list of countries where GBCI offers EDGE certification . How EDGE works EDGE software The EDGE software application, available for free at edgebuildings.com , allows you to quickly determine the optimum combination of building design strategies for the best return on investment. Global standard EDGE requires that a building achieve a minimum projected reduction of 20% in energy and water use, and embodied energy in materials as benchmarked against a standard building. Certification system Certification by GBCI validates your achievements for a modest cost for new construction, existing and renovations of homes, offices, hospitality, retail, light industry, warehouses, hospitals, and educational facilities. Why EDGE Investment planning EDGE is a free and easy to use investment planning tool that quickly calculates ROI for your green building strategies Project savings Use EDGE to quickly project and report your energy, water and GHG emission savings Powered by data EDGE’s advanced database understands your local climatic conditions and building usage Simplicity All efficiency simulations are built into the platform and certification can be achieved through existing documentation International recognition EDGE certification is globally recognized and backed by the World Bank Group Service excellence GBCI can quickly certify your project at a modest cost Certify your projects with EDGE and become part of the growing movement that is trending worldwide. Energy Savings MWh/year Water Savings m 3 /year Embodied Energy in Material Savings GJ CO 2 Savings tCO 2 /year Floor Space Certified m 2 Latest news 01/22/2020 Capacitación para Desarrolladores Inmobiliarios Residenciales: Cómo Comercializar su Edificio con Certificación EDGE 11/06/2019 EDGE and LEED Synergies Summary 10/30/2019 EDGE and LEED Synergy #4: EDGE certification contributes to LEED v4 for Neighborhood Development Certified Green Building Prerequisite and Credit Read more articles Green Business Certification Inc. Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) is the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green business industry performance and practice globally. Through rigorous certification and credentialing standards, GBCI drives adoption of green building and business practices. GBCI is the only certification and credentialing body within the green business and sustainability industry to exclusively administer project certifications and professional credentials of LEED, PEER, WELL, SITES, GRESB, Parksmart and TRUE. Sign up for email Enter your email address -- Stay connected Contact General Press Legal Cookie Statement Privacy Statement Terms of Use...