EDGE in Colombia
EDGE is a green building certification system that empowers the Colombian real estate market to build sustainably. An innovation of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, EDGE makes it faster, easier and more affordable than ever before to build and brand green. CAMACOL is the exclusive provider of EDGE certification services in Colombia, providing opportunities to increase the marketability of buildings at the design stage.
With the growth and urbanization of the Colombian economy, many Colombians have migrated to cities. Seventy-five percent of Colombia’s population now lives in urban centers, which are striving to meet the demand of their growing population. Residential construction is starting to drive the green building market as developers realize the value of building green for their customers. EDGE can meet the need for resource-efficient buildings, residential and beyond.