Towards Carbon Neutrality Shanghai Forum: Decoding the Green Future of Real Estate
On November 30th, the Theme Forum on Towards Carbon Neutrality and Foreseeing the Green Future of Real Estate was successfully held in Shanghai. 10 distinguished guests shared their insights and inspired nearly 300 attendees to explore the green future of real estate. The results of the Asia Pacific CSO Survey, which focuses on "Sustainability in the Real Estate Industry", and the results of the 2023 Lookback Plan were presented for the first time at this forumThirty-seven LEED Platinum projects were recognized at the forum, making it the largest awarding ceremony in the history of the Towards Carbon Neutrality Forum. In addition, a dedicated pre-conference technical seminar focusing on LEED V5 will also attract attention, with more than 50 industry insiders attending. There is still a long way to go on the road to carbon neutrality, and LEED hopes to join hands with more like-minded partners and gather more aspiring peers to lead the green future of real estate together
COP28 Closes: The Global Effort Urgently Needed for LEED to Support Building "Breakthroughs".
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) officially concluded in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with Peter Templeton, President and CEO of USGBC & GBCI, Jing Wang, Vice President of North Asia, and other representatives attending the conference in Dubai, and voices from the field of green building on different stages. Jing Wang was invited by Delta's e-Culture and Education Association to give a speech and participate in a roundtable discussion at the theme of "Promoting Empowerment and Resilience in the Construction Industry". "LEED is using its influence and proven solutions to inspire the construction industry to accelerate its journey towards net zero," said Wang, adding, "Just as the ingredient list on food packaging tells people about the health attributes of food, we hope that in the future, more buildings will be able to demonstrate their sustainability in a visual way, so that more people can understand the importance and practical significance of green buildings." At COP28, the USGBC also hosts and participates in a variety of diverse events.
The 2023 International Green Building Summit, jointly organized by the Japan Green Building Council and LEED, has come to a successful conclusion in Tokyo
On November 16, the 2023 International Green Building Summit (GBJ Symposium 2023), jointly organized by GBJ and LEED, was held in Tokyo under the theme of "Green Building Revolution". A total of 17 industry experts, including LEED North Asia Managing Director Risheng Du and Vice President Jing Wang, brought insights and insights to nearly 300 participants. In her opening speech, Wang Jing said, "Although Japan is not the market with the most LEED certification programs in North Asia, it is the most diverse market for LEED participants. At the summit's awards ceremony, Du Risheng awarded 8 outstanding LEED certification programs. In addition, LEED V5 was highlighted in the roundtable discussion by a number of experts who were looking forward to accelerating the decarbonization of buildings with this version of the LEED system.
Wang Jing shared her views at the 10th Shanghai Landscape Forum
On November 18th, Jing Wang, Vice President of LEED North Asia, was invited to participate in the "Climate Action, NOW!".The 10th Shanghai Landscape Forum. The forum, which focused on how professional practice and social cooperation can work together to tackle climate change, attracted about 100 people in person, and 640 people joined the audience online. During the roundtable discussion, Wang Jing highlighted the upcoming LEED V5 – climate action, quality of life, ecological protection and restoration are the top goals that override the system. In addition, Wang Jing also cited Asia's first LEED zero-energy certification project, the post-disaster reconstruction of Namasia Minquan Primary School in Kaohsiung, as an example of the importance of more climate-resilient design.
LEED visited Mitsubishi headquarters in Japan and had an in-depth exchange
On November 15th, Du Risheng, Managing Director of LEED North Asia, and Wang Jing, Vice President of LEED, were invited to visit the headquarters of Mitsubishi Estate, a large integrated real estate developer in Japan, and had in-depth exchanges. Wang Jing briefed Mitsubishi on the development of LEED in the Japanese market: by the end of October, there were more than 500 LEED projects in Japan, of which 268 had been certified. Mitsubishi Land's skyscraper "Torch Tower" has already received LEED Gold pre-certification and is on the way to full certification. During the exchange, Wang Jing also talked about the two latest trends affecting the real estate industry - green financing and green leasing. This exchange has strengthened our mutual understanding with Mitsubishi Estate, and Mitsubishi has learned a lot about the trends that are happening in other markets in North Asia that we have brought to them.
Xu Chenbo shared the significant progress of the LEED net-zero system and V5 in Dali
On November 15th, Xu Chenbo, Director of Market Transformation and Development of LEED North Asia, was invited to participate in the "Green Building Industry VIP Salon" held by Schneider Electric in Dali. As a keynote speaker, Xu Chenbo gave a comprehensive explanation of the LEED net-zero system, which attracted 40 attendees to join in the enthusiasm**. "The LEED net-zero system is an effective tool to help buildings, and in turn, cities and communities achieve their net-zero goals," Xu emphasized. In response to China's 3060 dual carbon goals, well-known companies such as Kerry Properties, McDonald's and Unilever have taken the lead in participating in LEED ZERO certification. In addition, he shared significant advancements in LEED V5.
Wang Jing shared a keynote speech on sustainable ** chain in Taichung and awarded 5 LEED projects
Not long ago, Wang Jing, Vice President of LEED North Asia, was invited to participate in an event held in Taichung with the theme of "Towards a New Era of Sustainable Industry Chain and Low-carbon Buildings". In her keynote speech, Wang Jing said, "As of September 2023, there are 33 LEED certification programs in Taichung, of which 45% belong to the industrial manufacturing industry, which lays a solid foundation for the realization of a sustainable ** chain in the region." The event also featured a mini-LEED awards ceremony, where Wang Jing presented medals to five LEED certification programs in central Taiwan in recognition of their sustainability achievements: Viflak Zhongke Factory, Chenzhen Jianfeng 23 (Headquarters), Fuyun Inn, Junyu Nangang Factory, and Shude Mid-Levels Dream Factory.
Wang Jing awarded 4 LEED Platinum recertification programs of Chongbang Group
On November 24th, Wang Jing, Vice President of LEED North Asia, was invited to attend the LEED certification award ceremony of Chongbang Group and awarded the project plaque. Up to now, Chongbang Group has achieved full LEED certification for 7 of its Life Hub projects, and 5 of them have been re-certified, and finally achieved LEED O+M platinum certification with higher and higher scores - at this ceremony, Wang Jing awarded the plaques for its 4 Life Hub projects that will be recertified platinum in 2023. Wang Jing said, "Chongbang Group has achieved remarkable results in continuously optimizing the sustainable operation of commercial real estate through LEED, which fully reflects Chongbang's sense of corporate responsibility and forward-looking leadership, and I am very honored that LEED has always been the choice of Chongbang." ”
Xu Chenbo obtained LEED platinum certification for Suzhou Taiping Financial Building
On November 3rd, Chenbo Xu, Director of Market Transformation and Development of LEED North Asia, was invited to attend the LEED Platinum Certification Award Ceremony of Suzhou Taiping Financial Building, and the project was awarded LEED O+M Platinum certification in October. Through the selection of water-saving sanitary appliances, the use of rainwater for green irrigation, and the use of hot fresh air unit + fan coil unit design, Suzhou Taiping Financial Building has performed well in the "Water Efficiency" and "Indoor Environmental Quality" sections of LEED. "Suzhou Taiping Financial Tower, one of more than 10 LEED-certified projects in Suzhou Industrial Park, not only provides tenants with a healthier office environment, but also underscores Taiping's strong commitment to sustainability, and we look forward to further cooperation with Taiping in the future," Xu said at the awarding of the plaque. ”
Du Risheng obtained the LEED Gold recertification license for Hongyi International Plaza
On November 2nd, Leed North Asia Managing Director Du Risheng was invited to attend the LEED Gold Certification Award Ceremony at Shanghai Hongyi International Plaza. The project was invested and developed by Shanghai Hongyi Real Estate***, completed in 2006, and received LEED O+M Gold certification for the first time in 2020. "The 17-year-old Hongyi Plaza has achieved LEED Gold certification twice, setting the benchmark for green office buildings in Shanghai," said Du Yat-sheng, who expressed his heartfelt gratitude and praise to the owners, and shared, "As more and more tenants actively pursue net-zero goals, in addition to upgrading their own properties, they also provide tenants with services such as procuring green energy, which may become a trend to enhance the overall competitiveness of office buildings." ”
Jing Wang was awarded LEED Gold certification for Bell Weiler Electronics' Taoyuan factory office
On November 2, Wang Jing, Vice President of LEED North Asia, was awarded LEED Gold certification for Belweiler Electronics' Taoyuan factory office, and the project received LEED ID+C Gold certification in December 2022. By installing a desilting pad, installing filters that are better than MERV13, installing fresh fans or heat exchangers, and detecting CO2 and formaldehyde concentrations, the project has provided a more comfortable and healthy working environment for employees and improved their work efficiency. "In the Taiwan market, the number of LEED-certified factories has continued to grow for three consecutive years, and we sincerely thank and appreciate Belberweiler's efforts to turn the factory into a green space and integrate sustainable practices into its operations," she said. ”
Congratulations to Xinyuan for achieving LEED certification for 3 Vietnam facilities
On November 2, Jing Wang, Vice President of LEED North Asia, was invited to attend the LEED Certification Awards Ceremony held by Reliable Source Industrial (RSI) in Taipei to celebrate the LEED certification of its three factories in Vietnam. The three plants have adopted sustainable measures such as rainwater harvesting and reuse, reducing water use for showers, irrigation and firefighting, and optimizing lighting systems and natural lighting, ultimately contributing to their green transition. "As a manufacturer of many well-known sports brands, RSI is working with brands to convey environmental protection to consumers, and we are looking forward to witnessing a greener and healthier planet." ”
Jing Wang has obtained LEED certification for two DBS Bank projects in Taiwan
Recently, Jing Wang, Vice President of LEED North Asia, was invited to attend the DBS LEED Awards Ceremony to award two outstanding projects that have achieved LEED ID+C certification this year. Expressing her heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to the owners, Wang Jing said, "DBS has a total of four LEED certified projects in Taiwan, making it a pioneer in sustainability in the industry. DBS is committed to green initiatives to create a healthier and more comfortable workplace for its employees and customers, while also promoting sustainable business practices that responsibly balance business operations with environmental protection. It's an honor for LEED to play a key role in this journey. ”
Jing Wang received LEED Gold certification for Uber's Taipei office
During a recent trip to Taiwan, Jing Wang, Vice President of LEED North Asia, was invited to attend the LEED award ceremony at Uber's Taipei office, which received LEED ID+C Gold certification in December 2022. Wang Jing congratulated and thanked the owners and said, "Uber has undoubtedly provided a lot of convenience to our lives, and they have taken a tangible step towards sustainable business practices by transforming their Taipei office into a LEED-certified green space." As Uber works to make all-electric ride-sharing, we're excited to see a future that's both convenient and green. ”
Wang Jing obtained LEED Gold certification for the residential project Yongju Renai
Not long ago, Wang Jing, Vice President of LEED North Asia, was awarded the LEED BD+C: Core and Shell Gold certification for Oscar Yongju Renai in Taipei. The project excels in terms of waste** and outdoor air ventilation, and in addition to carefully preserving the existing greenery and trees around the site, it fulfills its commitment to environmental protection. Wang Jing is delighted, "The Oscar Yongju Renai Project has successfully cultivated an oasis in the heart of Taipei, providing residents with a healthy and peaceful living environment, while also effectively conveying the concept of sustainable development to residents. We firmly believe that this excellent project will inject vitality into Taiwan's residential market and inspire more developers to embrace green buildings." ”
When it comes to LEED manufacturing logos, the market is concerned about them
In July, we introduced a new logo for the North Asia market, the LEED Manufacturing Mark. The logo provides a tool for LEED-certified factory projects to showcase the brand's commitment to sustainability to consumers. Since the article was published, we have received a number of questions about the LEED manufacturing logo from the factory project owner and the project consultant team. In this regard, we continue to ask the headquarters for answers, and this article has sorted out 11 questions about the application and use of the LEED manufacturing mark, and the scope of application, so that you can easily access it.
11 questions about embodied carbon, and the USGBC gives the answer
Given the industry-wide climate impacts, embodied carbon has long been a key issue in the design and construction of buildings, and there is a lot of discussion about embodied carbon, but action to address it has been slow. In September 2023, the USGBC and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) released the "Leading the Way in Action on Embodied Carbon in Buildings" report, which summarizes 11 key questions about embodied carbon and provides easy-to-understand answers. How big is the opportunity for embodied carbon?Which should be the priority to address, operational carbon or embodied carbon?What is the most important thing to reduce embodied carbon ?...... at the moment?Click "Read the original article" and maybe you have the answer you want.
Applications for the annual LEED Fellow will open on January 8, 2024, and LEED professionals interested in reaching the pinnacle of sustainability can start preparing. Professionals applying for LEED Fellows must hold a valid, well-maintained LEED AP credential for 8 years or more and have at least 10 years of outstanding contributions to LEED and green building careers. On December 19, USGBC will host a free** information session on the LEED Fellow application process, and registration is welcome to attend.
The 2023 LEED "Beauty of Green Buildings" Call for Photographs closes at 12:00 p.m. on December 27, so take the last chance to share your LEED projects**!Excellent works will be selected and posted on the official WeChat***, and contributors will also receive 1 LEED customized eco-friendly bag!