What does it mean to be a Preferred Provider?

EDGE Preferred and EDGE Premier service provides are companies that provide EDGE consultancy services. These companies have successfully completed a certain number of EDGE certifications and employ a minimum number of technical professionals. The companies have proven experience and qualifications to support the most complex projects.

Service Providers

Premier

  • Colombia

AA Origen Sostenible is a Colombian sustainability consulting firm established in 2021 by Ángela Atehortúa. The company specializes in guiding organizations across various economic sectors in developing and implementing sustainability plans, programs, and projects. Their services aim to promote conscious corporate management that addresses regulatory, environmental, and social needs. With extensive experience in directing construction projects to comply with environmental regulations and certifications like LEED and EDGE, AA Origen Sostenible offers high-quality services focused on elevating organizations to the highest levels of sustainability.

Preferred

  • Ecuador

AB Arquitectura is a sustainable architecture and consulting firm based in Ecuador, specializing in high-impact design, green certifications (EDGE, LEED, Fitwel), and healthier buildings. We help developers, architects, and companies create efficient, resilient, and community-centered spaces.

Premier

  • Bahrain
  • Egypt
  • Iraq
  • Jordan
  • Kuwait
  • Lebanon
  • Morocco
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • United Arab Emirates
  • West Bank and Gaza

adaa Consultants is a leading EDGE certification one-stop shop provider in the MENA region, offering expert guidance to streamline the certification process. At adaa, we specialize in administering green building certifications across projects of all scales, helping clients identify the most suitable rating system aligned with their sustainability goals.

Premier

  • Thailand
  • Vietnam

Established in 2015, ARDOR Green is one of the leading and pioneering consultants on sustainable design and green buildings in Vietnam, having successfully delivered 95+ projects covering 6+ million m2 gross floor area.

Preferred

Premier

  • Romania

Founded in 2010, BuildGreen is the leading consultant in sustainable building design, development and certification in Central & Eastern Europe. In addition to building certification services, (BREEAM, LEED, WELL, EDGE), BuildGreen offers consultancy, strategy & audit in sustainable development, including ESG, carbon neutrality & nZEB solutions.

Premier

  • South Africa

Ecolution is a professional consulting firm that provides expert insights, solutions and consulting services in the area of sustainability and green building. They are committed custodians of innovative solutions for the built environment which are rooted in integrated sustainability. Ecolution focus on maximizing the holistic benefits that sustainability can provide by employing in-depth knowledge and expertise pertaining to responsible design and engineering.

Preferred

  • Thailand

EGS-plan (Bangkok) Co., Ltd. is an engineering consultancy for energy efficient and sustainable buildings and neighborhoods. It was founded in 2015 as a foreign subsidiary of the German engineering company EGS-plan International GmbH.

Premier

  • Brazil
  • Colombia

Green Edifica is a Brazilian sustainability consultancy founded in 2017, specializing in sustainable building certifications such as LEED, EDGE, and Fitwel. The firm has certified over 420,000 m² of EDGE projects, making it one of the top EDGE certifiers in Brazil.

Premier

  • Uzbekistan

HPBS is an international engineering consulting firm specializing in carbon footprint optimization, engineering concepts for cities and buildings, energy supply strategies, budget and payback calculations for infrastructure, climate engineering, green building certification (LEED, BREEAM, WELL), and digital modeling of buildings and urban environments.

Premier

  • Vietnam

ISD Engineering is a full-service consulting firm specializing in green building certification, building energy efficiency, and sustainable development. We provide comprehensive solutions to help our clients achieve their green building goals.

Premier

  • Mexico

LEAF Latam is a leading sustainability consulting firm in Latin America, specializing in green building certifications and ESG strategies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, LEAF has expanded its presence to five countries: Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, and Uruguay. The firm offers services including sustainable design, ESG strategy development, and training programs. LEAF has successfully certified over 150 projects, encompassing more than 2 million square meters, achieving significant energy, water, and cost savings for clients. Their certifications include LEED, EDGE, WELL, Fitwel, ARC, and SITES. Notable projects include the Real Plaza Puruchuco shopping center in Peru and the More Buceo residential complex in Uruguay.

Premier

  • Egypt

Masader is a leading sustainability consultancy based in Egypt, UAE, and KSA, specializing in ESG and climate management. We deliver strategic, actionable solutions to help businesses meet sustainability and decarbonization goals. Their six departments cover ESG reporting, climate and carbon management, green building certifications, sustainable products, E&S management, and energy solutions.

Preferred

  • Indonesia

Ecobuild is a professional consulting firm specialized in green building practice founded on the mission to solve the climate-related issue through green & sustainable building. Ecobuild consist of talented professionals with proven track record delivering successful green building and sustainability projects.

Preferred

  • Indonesia

PT. Yodaya Hijau Bestari (YHB) was founded in 2014 by Yodi Danusastro, a long time Pioneer in Green Building Consultancy with 10+ Years experience and expert in Green Building with numerous credentials as Greenship Professional, EDGE Expert, EDGE Auditor, LEED AP, Green Mark AP, WELL AP, CBP, and Lotus AP.

Preferred

Premier

  • India

saga and associates have been working as an EDGE certification facilitator since 2016 and has been associated with over 40 EDGE Green Projects. Their core expertise lies in providing end-to-end support for portfolio-based EDGE certification to clients globally. The organization also conducts EDGE Expert Training and offers consultancy services in the roles of EDGE Expert and EDGE Auditor.

Premier

  • Colombia

Soluciones Energéticas Sostenibles SAS (SES) is a Colombian engineering consultancy specializing in optimizing the energy and environmental performance of industrial plants and buildings. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bogotá, SES offers a comprehensive suite of services, including HVAC and lighting design, bioclimatic engineering, sustainable certifications (LEED, EDGE, CASA), commissioning, energy audits, and indoor air quality analysis. With a multidisciplinary team of experts, SES is dedicated to delivering efficient and sustainable solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Premier

  • Colombia

Setri Sustentabilidad BIC SAS is a Colombian sustainability consulting and engineering firm with over 15 years of experience in sustainable construction. The company offers comprehensive services throughout the building lifecycle, including certifications (LEED, EDGE, CASA, WELL, Fitwel, Envision), commissioning, energy and water audits, carbon footprint analysis, and sustainability training. Setri has certified over 200 projects, achieving significant tax benefits and CO₂ reductions for clients. As a Certified B Corporation and Colombia’s first LEED Proven Provider, Setri operates across Latin America and the U.S., with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to promoting environmental responsibility and innovation in the built environment

Preferred

  • Indonesia

Sustainahaus is a sustainability consultancy, dedicated to empowering businesses in their sustainability pursuits. With expertise in green building certification and Corporate ESG strategies, our diverse team of certified specialists passionately delivers timely, budget-conscious solutions, transforming sustainable visions into tangible realities.

Preferred

  • Bulgaria

Triple Green is a full-service green building consulting firm who’s experienced, passionate, and dedicated team members strive to inspire sustainable development as a means of adding property value and increasing environmental awareness, while also fostering healthy, livable indoor conditions for building occupants.

Premier

  • China

Wharton Technologies (WT) was established in 2010, one of the earliest Energy and Sustainability Consultants in China.

What differentiates a Preferred versus a Premier Provider?

Requirements Preferred Premier
Cumulative # Projects Certified (lifetime) 2+ 5+
Floor Area Certified (annual) 2 projects or 50,000 SQM 500,000 SQM
EDGE featured on website, social, etc. Required Required
EDGE Discovery Workshops (intro) 1 3
Submit case study for every project Required Required
Technical Staff 1 Expert, Auditor, and/or Faculty 2+ Experts, At least 1 Faculty
Offer Expert Paid Trainings 0 1
# Meetings with Potential Clients 10 12
EDGE Promotional Activities (social media, conferences, ads, etc) 2 12
In-Person BD Events 1 2

How can my company become a Preferred Provider?

Please email edge@ifc.org with the subject lime “I am interested in becoming a Preferred Provider” and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

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