KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 2): In a bid to promote sustainability in the real estate sector, Green Building Index Sdn Bhd is offering a 20% discount on the registration fee for new projects seeking certification under the Green Building Index (GBI) rating tool.

The discount applies to projects that are undertaken by architects and engineers who are registered members of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) and Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM).

The GBI rating tool was introduced by PAM and ACEM in 2009. The rating tool is a green rating tool for developers and building owners to design and construct green, sustainable buildings that reduce environmental impact.

In a press statement on Monday, GBI chairman and PAM president Adrianta Aziz said the initiative aims to incentivise project owners who have appointed PAM and ACEM members for their respective consultancy services.

“Since our establishment in 2009, GBI has been entrusted by more than 1,200 building owners to have their buildings green-certified. These include international and national organisations and companies, federal and state government ministries and agencies, public and private universities and individual residences,” he said.

“Of these 1,200 building projects, GBI has certified 702 buildings as of July 31, 2024, accounting for 316.4 million sq ft of GBI-rated building gross floor area. These GBI-accredited buildings have reduced the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by 1.829 million tons of carbon dioxide per annum,” Adrianta added.

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