Pursuing Public-Private Cooperation in Net Zero through Green Building
Building Green 2023, the annual green building conference of the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC) happened on the 28th of September 2023 at the Modala Resort, Panglao, Bohol, Philippines.
The Building Green Conference is an annual nationwide building industry education campaign on green building and sustainable practices. In this 17th edition of the conference, the PHILGBC brought together green building innovators, showcased products and technologies, and emphasized the work of businesses that have adapted and advanced sustainability. Local and international leaders from the public and private sectors convened to discuss their initiatives to promote energy efficiency, green building, net zero, and sustainable finance.
“Pursuing Public-Private Cooperation in Net Zero through Green Building" is the theme of this year's Building Green Conference. There were four (4) Plenary Sessions: Local Actions on Green Building; National Programs on Sustainability; Regional Perspective on Public and Private Cooperation to Advance Green Building; and, the Latest Green Building Innovations, Strategies, and Solutions (IS2).
The Council Draft for BERDE version 5.0.0 have also been presented in the conference as part of the consensus building process for the further development of the BERDE program, to incorporate regulatory updates, standards, and learnings from industry and green building projects. Updates on the Advancing Net Zero Philippines certification program, and the Health and Well-being for Buildings certification program have also been shared.
Building Green 2023 have been capped by a dinner and awarding ceremonies. Meritorious awards have been given to individuals who have been significant in the advancement of the work and programs of the PHILGBC, as well as loyalty awards have been given to PHILGBC corporate members for their continued commitment and support towards market transformation for a better, healthier, safer, and greener built environment. Certified BERDE projects, Advancing Net Zero (ANZ/PH) Projects, and PHILGBC Health and Well-being (H+W) certified projects were also recognized during the awarding ceremonies.
Building Green 2023 is happened back-to-back with the Meeting of Leaders from the World Green Building Council-Asia Pacific Regional Network (WorldGBC-APN) on September 26-27, 2023, and the BERDE Professionals Basic Training Course that also happened on September 26-27, 2023.
Conference Proper
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Raymond Rufino,
Chief Executive Officer, NEO
Chair, Board of Trustees, Philippine Green Building Council
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Christopher de la Cruz
Chief Executive Officer, Philippine Green Building Council
Vice Chair, World Green Building Council-Asia Pacific Regional Network
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Honorable Dionisio Victor Ancog Balite
Vice Governor, Province of Bohol
Towards Climate Adaptive Settlements
Hon. Edgar M. Chatto
Representative of the 1st District of Bohol and Chairperson of the Committee on Climate Change, House of Representatives, Republic of the Philippines
Delivered by Atty. Abeleon R. Damalerio.
The session gathered public and private sector leaders dedicated to revolutionizing the landscape of sustainable construction and development. This session delved deeply into the pioneering efforts community leaders are making to create sustainable spaces that improve the quality of life and protect our precious environment.
Mandaue City’s Journey to Building Green
Hon. Jonas Cortes, Mayor, City of Mandaue
Delivered by Atty. Jamaal James Calipayan, City Administrator of the City of Mandaue.
Update on the ZEB Current Situation and Policy in Japan
Dr. Yoshitaka Ushio, International Cooperation Division, The Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ)
Japanese Business Alliance for Smart Energy Worldwide (JASE-W)
Cordova’s Local Actions on Green Building
Atty. Leonides Ator, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator, Municipality of Cordova
Local Actions on Green Building of Cebu City
Ms. Ann Marie Cuizon, Assistant Department Head, City Planning and Development Office, City of Cebu
The session examines the Philippines’ national programs on sustainability in a broader context. Respected representatives of government bodies, regulatory agencies, and other key stakeholders who have been instrumental in promoting sustainable practices on a national scale presented.
Government Programs and Initiatives on Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Dir. Patrick Aquino, Department of Energy
Towards a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Development:
ENR Priorities and Strategies
Ms. Raquel Smith Ortega, Chief, Climate Change Mainstreaming and Integration Division, Climate Change Service, Department of Environment and Natural Resources
The session gathered asssgreen building leaders from the Asia Pacific Network of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC-APN). The session highlighted initiatives and programs and outlined best practices for engaging governments in meaningful partnerships. Leaders from Green Building Councils in the Asia Pacific discussed how WorldGBC-APN has shaped global green building markets and propelled green building regionally over the years.
Importance of ZEB Dissemination in ASEAN
Economies and Outline of ISO/TS 23764
Mr. Katsuhiko Yamamoto, General Manager, International Cooperation Division, ECCJ
Japanese Business Alliance for Smart Energy Worldwide (JASE-W)
The session brought together innovators who are at the forefront of the green building industry.
Decarbonizing Buildings for Net Zero Future
Ms. Reina Rinjella Reyes, Commercial Influencer Engagement Manager, Holcim Philippines
Saving Water with Automated Irrigation in Smart Cities
Mr. Choon Hing Goh, Area Manager – Southeast Asia – Rain Bird
All Certified Equipment Trading Corporation
Latest Innovations and Solutions toward Carbon
Neutrality and Circular Economy from APAC Saint-Gobain
Ms. Hang Phan, APAC Sustainable Market Development Director
Saint-Gobain Group
Building Integrated Photo Voltaic System
Mr. Mark Angelo Mañago, Electronics Designer, BiPV Philippines
Retrofit for an existing building with effective use of renewable
energy: Targeting a Zero-Energy Building (ZEB)
Mr. Manabu Narimatsu, Manager, Technical Planning Group
Sanken Setsubi Kogyo
Strategies for Zero Energy Building: Azbil’s Innovative
automatic control solutions
Mr. Shuichi Kurosawa, Division Head, Azbil Philippine Corporation
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Future proof design in commercial development
Ms. Rose Ho, Project Manager, Sustainability,
Henderson Land
Accelerate the race to Net Zero in Built Environment:
BSI’s Innovation Solution
Mr. Wan Yang, Head of Sustainability Solutions, APAC
British Standards Institution
The Next Generation of Smart and Sustainable Industrial Estates in the Philippines
Mr. Jolan Formalejo, Vice President for Inventory Generation Group, Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
Maximizing Philippine policies when aiming for
Green Building Certification
Mr. Benjamin Andre Capobianco, Product Development and Compliance Supervisor,
Daikin Airconditioning Philippines, Inc.
PHILGBC Vice Chair, Ms. Rowena Ramos presented the council draft of BERDE – Buildings – version 5.0.0. as part of the continuing development of the BERDE program. Improvements on BERDE based on regulatory updates and learnings from projects and industry will be presented to the plenary and will be open for commenting.
Engr. John Reniel Englis, Technical Staff of the PHILGBC presented on updates for the PHILGBC Certification Programs (BERDE and BERDE - Districts, Advancing Net Zero Philippines, and Health and Well-being for Buildings).
See the presentations here.
Building Green 2023 was capped by a dinner and awarding ceremonies where participants had the opportunity to interact and network, as well as witnessed as the Philippine Green Building Council recognized individuals and organizations for their support and contribution for the advancement of sustainability and green building in the country.
Conference Dinner and Awarding Ceremonies
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The PHILGBC promotes the sharing of knowledge on green building practices to the industry to ensure a sustainable environment.
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