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EDGE in Nigeria

EDGE is a green building certification system that empowers the Nigerian 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. thinkstep-SGS is the exclusive provider of EDGE certification services in Nigeria, providing opportunities to increase the marketability of buildings at the design stage.

Nigeria’s population is expected to increase by more than 100 percent by 2050, which will make it the third most populous country in the world. The country is already experiencing a housing shortage of 17 million units while more than half the population lives in poverty and over 40 percent lacks access to electricity. Nigeria’s economy also relies on petroleum and agriculture, making the country highly vulnerable to economic shocks and the effects of climate change. Building green can help Nigeria prepare for a climate-resilient future while also addressing the housing shortage for those who need it most.

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.

Floor Space
Registered

168,450

m²

Floor Space
Preliminary Certified

36,448

m²

CO₂ Savings
Certified

2,600

(tCO₂/year)

Number of
Certified Homes

375

Units

EDGE is an opportunity for governments, builders, banks and buyers, especially in Nigeria.

Government

Nigeria is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent by 2030 and aims to improve energy efficiency by two percent each year. The government has also adopted a comprehensive policy and strategy to combat climate change.

Builders

With a severe housing deficit and a population that is expected to grow more than 270 percent by the end of the century, Nigeria will need more buildings to accommodate its growth. Builders can help ensure new construction is built green.

Banks

Nigerian banks recognize the value of building green. Nigerian Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC), a mortgage refinancing company, has pledged to encourage the construction sector to adopt more sustainable building practices.

Buyers

Only 58 percent of Nigerians in urban cities and 20 percent in rural areas have access to electricity and those with access experience common outages. With frequent electricity shortages and volatile diesel prices, homebuyers are ready for energy-efficient solutions.

Early adopters of EDGE are driving change, encouraging others to think twice before building conventionally.

Believers of EDGE already realize that building green presents an opportunity to conserve natural resources and improve the lives of Nigerians. Market pioneers such as EchoStone and African Capital Alliance (ACA) are responding to the call to build green. EchoStone, an EDGE Champion, plans to build 100,000 EDGE-certified homes across Nigeria over the next five years to help address the country’s shortage of 17 million units. The government and financial sector have also taken steps to support green buildings. With support from banks such as the Nigerian Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC) and new climate change policies backed by the government, the sector will continue to grow. As Nigeria begins to realize its vulnerability to climate change and the need to build green, the country will turn to champions in the market to build and brand green with EDGE.

Nigeria’s Top Developers Realize the Low Extra Cost of Building Green

Project Name	Type	Size	Energy Solutions	Water Solutions	Extra Cost/Payback Period
Peridot Parkland Estate	Homes	16,958m²	Reduced window to wall ratio and energy-saving lighting.	Low-flow showerheads, low-flow faucets for kitchen sinks and dual-flush water closets.	Incremental costs are approximately 1% with a negligible payback period.
Cornerstone Tower	Office	17,145m²	Reduced window to wall ratio, insulated roof, higher thermal performance glass, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system, sensible heat recovery from exhaust air, energy-saving lighting, lighting controls for corridors and staircases and occupancy sensors.	Low-flow faucets in bathrooms and kitchen sinks, dual-flush water closets, and water-efficient urinals.	Investment of approximately $244,000 with a payback of 4.6 years.

thinkstep-SGS is your go-to source for EDGE certification

thinkstep-SGS is the premier provider of EDGE certification services in Nigeria. Find out more about thinkstep-SGS, and view their certification rates to see how they would apply to one of your upcoming projects:

thinkstep and SGS collaborate to set the global benchmark for quality and integrity as providers of independent oversight for professional credentialing and project certification programs, including EDGE.

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Certification Pricing for Nigeria:*

Registration
Per Project Site: $300

Project Type	Certification	Design Audit	Final Audit	Total
Residential (single-family housing developments or apartment buildings with up to 100 units and up to three house/apartment types).	$2,100	$3,600	$3,650	$9,350
Commercial (buildings with a single-end use, including hotels, retail, offices, and hospitals).	$2,100	$3,600	$3,650	$9,350

^*Discounts are available for projects where the client has hired an EDGE Expert as well as for consecutive or multiple project registrations. For multi-use buildings, residential buildings with more than 100 units and/or more than three unit types, or complex projects with multiple buildings, contact SGS for custom pricing.

Certify your project in three easy steps with the EDGE App.

1. Register

Create your project, receive a quote, and send the required payment.

2. Submit

Upload compliance documentation and submit your project.

3. Certify

Win certification to better market your project to customers.

Understand the exact cost of certification in advance.

EDGE green building certification has two stages: design and construction. Each stage mirrors the other, except that a site audit is required at the construction stage. Upon completion of the design stage, a preliminary EDGE certificate is awarded, which enables marketability of your project with the EDGE brand. Upon completion of the construction stage, a final EDGE certificate is awarded. The cost of certification covers both stages. If your project is already built, only the construction stage of certification is required.

The first step towards certification is to create your project within the EDGE App. While it’s possible to calculate a rough estimate from the pricing chart, you may wish to receive a quote for a precise figure before entering your project within EDGE.

For more detailed questions regarding certification in Nigeria, email SGS.

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Consider hiring an EDGE Expert for your project.

You may wish to hire an EDGE Expert depending on the size and complexity of your project and whether you are new to EDGE. EDGE Experts are trained and accredited professionals who provide advice on green design and help prepare your project’s application for certification. They are your go-to resource for your project team to better understand the EDGE software, standard and certification system.

To find your EDGE Expert today, visit EDGE Experts Around the World.

Note that hiring an EDGE Expert is not a requirement of EDGE certification.

Discover how others are designing and building green with EDGE.

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