EDGE in Indonesia
EDGE is a green building certification system that empowers the Indonesian 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. The Green Building Council Indonesia is the exclusive provider of EDGE certification services in Indonesia, providing opportunities to increase the marketability of buildings at the design stage.
Indonesia has the fastest urban growth rate in Asia at more than four percent. Migration to cities has led to a demand for more buildings in the country’s metropolitan areas. By 2030, approximately 71 percent of Indonesia’s population will live in cities. Green buildings can help Indonesian cities grow sustainably.
EDGE certification provides a solution: to capitalize on the value of green buildings by promoting the benefits to customers while protecting the environment. With EDGE, it’s possible to stay at the forefront of the green building trend.