The Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC) announced on September 8 the establishment of the Green Building Sector Skills Council (GBSSC) to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals in the green building sector, and fostering a workforce well-equipped with sustainable building expertise.
Backed by the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), the GBSSC also seeks to further broaden the number of Green Building advocates in the country.
PHILGBC CEO and WorldGBC APN Vice Chairman Christopher C. de la Cruz. said the milestone is part of the celebration of the Philippines’ Green Building Month, a month-long celebration that will feature a series of activities aimed at raising public awareness about the numerous benefits and opportunities of green building.
Under the theme of “Pursuing Public-Private Cooperation in Net Zero through Green Building,” this year’s Building Green Conference will provide a platform for insightful discussions and knowledge-sharing.
During the conference, PBEd Executive Director Justine Raagas will share the valuable insights and discuss her work in “A Future at Works’ (AFW). She said this will contribute to the promotion of sustainable practices and the development of a skilled workforce in the green building sector.
The announcement of Green Building Month coincides with the celebration of Philippine Green Building Day on September 8, 2023, in line with Presidential Proclamation No. 1030 S. 2020. Is special occasion emphasizes the collective commitment to promoting sustainable building practices and advocating for government green building policies.
De la Cruz said the conference will also emphasize the importance of public-private collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the exploration of innovative strategies to achieve net-zero building goals. ‘We firmly believe that through partnerships and collective efforts, we can usher in a more sustainable built environment for generations to come,” he said in a press statement..
Further, the Green Building 2023 Conference will have a multitude of activities aimed at promoting green building practices, fostering collaboration, and empowering stakeholders to make a difference.
He said it is important to align PHILGBC mandate to develop green building standards, promote and educate green building stakeholders, and advocate for government green building policies. “ By joining forces with policymakers, industry professionals, and sustainability advocates, PHILGBC aims to drive collaboration, innovation, and advocacy toward a greener and more sustainable built environment,” he said.
“As we kick-off the Green Building Month, we are excited to engage with our partners and stakeholders to promote the importance of sustainable building practices,” he said.
“By encouraging collaboration, we aim to create a collective impact on the built environment and pave the way for a greener and more sustainable future,”dela Cruz added.
Another key event is the WorldGBC Asia-Pacific Network Meeting, which will take place from September 25-27. is the meeting that will bring together influential regional partners and leaders from National Green Building Councils across the region to discuss and share best practices in advancing net zero in buildings, pushing forward with resource and circularity, and promoting health and wellbeing in buildings.
De la Cruz said government agencies, as well as green building stakeholders, are invited to actively participate in the Green Building Month activities. By engaging with industry professionals, policymakers, and sustainability enthusiasts, he said PHILGBC aims to foster collaboration and innovation in achieving a greener and more sustainable built environment.
