EDGE
Make green buildings accessible and financially viable in emerging markets through resource efficiency.
Overview
Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies — IFC/World Bank green building certification designed for emerging markets, requiring 20%+ savings in energy, water, and materials vs baseline.
IFC (World Bank Group)
Key Attributes
Make green buildings accessible and financially viable in emerging markets through resource efficiency.
Energy savings (≥20%), water savings (≥20%), embodied energy in materials savings (≥20%) vs local baseline.
Developers, building owners, and investors in emerging markets seeking cost-effective green certification.
Design, Construction
Yes
Focus Area Coverage
What This Framework Does Not Prove
- EDGE does not assess indoor environment quality, occupant health, structural safety, fire protection, or operational management. It certifies resource efficiency at design stage only (except Zero Carbon which requires operational energy offset).
Evidence Requirements
EDGE App calculations, design drawings, specifications, third-party verification of savings claims.