(The CSR Digest) - In August 2008, PAM (Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia or Malaysian Institute of Architects) Council endorsed and approved the formation of the new Sustainability Committee, tasked primarily to develop and establish the Green Building Index Malaysia. A target deadline of April/May 2009 was set to launch this Green rating.

The Green Building Index (GBI) is Malaysia’s industry recognised green rating tool for buildings to promote sustainability in the built environment and raise awareness among Developers, Architects, Engineers, Planners, Designers, Contractors and the Public about environmental issues and our responsibility to the future generations.

In February 2009, Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd was incorporated, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAM and the Association of Certified Engineers of (ACEM), to administrate GBI accreditation and training of GBI Facilitators and Certifiers.

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http://www.csrdigest.com/2010/02/malaysias-green-building-index-for-tropical-structures/

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