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EDGE in Turkey

EDGE is a green building certification system that empowers the Turkish 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. Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) and thinkstep-SGS are the providers of EDGE certification services in Turkey. They can certify a project to increase its marketability at the design stage.

Construction is an economic driver for Turkey. As new buildings are added to the current stock of 20 million, the country is simultaneously gearing up to renovate around six to seven million aging and at-risk buildings in the next 15 years. These extensive construction efforts present a window of opportunity for Turkey to promote green buildings for all.

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

12,830

m²

Floor Space
Final Certification

263,089

m²

CO₂ Savings
Certified

2,285

(tCO₂/year)

Number of
Certified Homes

400

Units

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

Government

The Energy Efficiency Action Plan (2017-2023) promotes the use of efficient energy in public buildings and aims to mainstream green buildings throughout Turkey.

Builders

Every year around 100,000 new buildings are added to Turkey’s building stock, pushing builders to seek new ways to differentiate their projects and leverage their competitive brands.

Banks

The investment potential for green buildings is $19B in the near term, according to IFC’s Climate Investment Opportunities in Emerging Markets. IFC has invested $300M in green mortgages and green bonds through five commercial Turkish banks.

Buyers

High energy costs have left homebuyers searching for efficiency solutions, with green homes mainly available only at premium rates. EDGE facilitates access to green buildings for all.

Early adopters of EDGE are creating momentum, encouraging others to think twice before building conventionally.

Green buildings are making a mark on Istanbul’s skyline. With the help of Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the consortium of thinkstep-SGS and CEDBIK, developers have started to certify their buildings with EDGE, challenging others in the market to embrace green. Led by pioneers such as Aycan-Feres Joint Venture (the force behind Greenox) and Hun Gayrimenkul (Mint Caglayan and Mint E-5), green buildings will soon become the new standard in Turkey.

Case Studies: Turkey’s Public and Private Developers Realize the Value of Building Green

Project	Type	Size	Energy Solutions	Water Solutions	Extra Cost/Payback Period
Greenox	Homes	170 units totaling 18,524 m²	Reduced window to wall ratio, reflective paint for external walls, insulated roof and external walls, low-E coated glass, energy-efficient variable refrigerant volume (VRV) cooling system, high-efficiency boilers for heating and hot water, energy-saving lighting and lighting controls for common areas and outdoors.	Low-flow showerheads, low-flow faucets for kitchens and bathrooms and dual-flush water closets.	Investment of approximately $1,200/one-bedroom unit and $1,600/two-bedroom unit with a payback period of less than five years.
MINT Caglayan	Homes	129 units totaling 12,442 m²	Reduced window to wall ratio, insulation of roof and external walls, higher performance glass, and energy-saving lighting systems for internal spaces, common areas and external spaces.	Low-flow faucets in kitchens and bathrooms, and dual-flush water closets.	Investment ranging between $1,550/unit to $5,170/unit with a payback period ranging from nine to 16 years, depending on unit size.

Choose from premier certification providers for your building project

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) and thinkstep-SGS are the premier providers of EDGE certification services in Turkey. Find out more about GBCI and thinkstep-SGS, and view their certification rates to see how they would apply to one of your upcoming projects:

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)

GBCI is the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green business industry performance and practice globally. Founded in 2008, GBCI exclusively administers project certifications and professional credentials and certificates for the foremost industry standards advancing sustainable business, building and communities. GBCI is a global certification body delivering speed to market transformation in over 164 countries and territories with nearly 37,000 certified commercial projects, comprising over 510 million square meters, and nearly 122,000 certified residential units.

thinkstep-SGS

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. thinkstep enables organizations worldwide to succeed sustainably. With a global presence in 19 countries, thinkstep serves more than 2,000 companies, including 40 percent of the Fortune 500. thinkstep’s industry-leading software, data and services include unparalleled expertise in the development and operation of green building standards and the quantification of green construction.

As the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of more than 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world. SGS’ reputation for independence, excellence and innovation has established the company as the market leader in providing services that improve efficiency, reduce risk and deliver competitive advantage for customers.

Certification Pricing by GBCI:*

Register all the buildings at your site now for one low fee of $300.

Registration
Per Project Site: $300

By choosing to work with GBCI you are able to select and contract your own local EDGE Auditor from our list. Competitive pricing and the potential to save on travel costs make EDGE certification even more affordable. Calculate your certification fee for each building based on its floor area (excluding parking).

Certification	Price (per square meter, excluding parking)	Minimum
0-25,000 FLOOR AREA (SQM)	$0.27	$2,250
25,000-50,000 FLOOR AREA (SQM)	$0.22	$6,750
> 50,000 FLOOR AREA (SQM)	—	$11,000 Flat Fee

^*Certification pricing includes both design and construction stages. Note that hiring a local auditor is required and is in addition to the cost of certification. View the contact list of GBCI-trained EDGE Auditors and reach out for a competitive quote. Contact GBCI for custom pricing if you have multiple buildings or any single building that is over 75,000 square meters.

Certification Pricing by thinkstep-SGS:*

Register your project with thinkstep-SGS for $300.

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 us at edge@thinkstep.com 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. You can also find a local EDGE Expert to help you to choose the most cost-effective green options.

For more detailed questions regarding certification in Turkey, GBCI or SGS.

Interested in registering a project for certification? Here’s how in 10 easy steps in Turkish.

Once you’ve registered your project, certify your project in 12 easy steps in Turkish.

Already have a project certified? Request a project study.

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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.

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