Dive summary:
- The World Bank's International Finance Corp., almost always known simply as the IFC, is joining forces with the World Green Building Council in an effort to maximize the ways new construction in emerging markets can minimize use of resources and troublesome emissions.
- IFC, owned by the World Bank's 184 member nations, has an investment and advisory program that the WorldGBC says it will help its national affiliates plug into.
- IFC encourages green building in projects it supports, and green building council will use the IFC's existing EDGE building-planning program as a tool for certifying buildings.
From the article:
“By leveraging the capabilities of the World Green Building Council and IFC, together we can provide accessibility to the entire green building industry while addressing the core needs of developing countries...."
