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Sustainability reporting Consulting in accordance with Global reporting initiative standard.

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We have helped several clients in adopting the Global reporting initiative sustainability reporting standards for preparing their annual sustainability report as a sustainability reporting consultant. These reports disclose the company's performance on the environmental social and economic front. The Global reporting initiative standards are considered to be the pioneering Global standards for reporting on sustainability and it also features best practices in terms of reporting on several economical environmental and social topics for indicators. Being a sustainability reporting consultant we have assisted several of our clients in preparing their sustainability report in accordance with the latest GRI standard for the core as well as comprehensive option. When we prepare the sustainability report for our clients as a sustainability reporting consultant we always follow basic reporting principles. These principles are suggested by the Global reporting initiative and also

GHG protocol and carbon footprint.

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The greenhouse gas protocol is also known as GHG protocol is one of the most widely used Global accounting standard and tool used by businesses governments and individuals to understand quantify and manage the GHG emissions. GE3S uses GHG protocol to estimate the carbon footprint for its clients. GHG protocol is like a foundation for almost all Greenhouse gas programs running globally. GHG protocol through a decade long partnership between the world resource Institute and the GHG protocol has helped businesses governments and environmental groups create carbon footprints develop baselines and set targets for emission reductions ultimately leading to climate change mitigation. The requirement for GHG protocol was felt by the world resource Institute when it felt that there is a requirement for a global standard for carbon footprint assessments and reporting that can assess or assist the growing climate change policy globally. Corporates such as the British Petroleum, General

How to become LEED Green Associate with efficient time management.

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People often ask us on how can we become leed certified? Our response to them is as an individual you can never become leed certified, leed certification is for buildings and not for professionals. People always get confused between leed certification and a leed accreditation such as leed green associate. Buildings are leed certified and people are LEED accredited. Once this nomenclature is clear for professionals then we further explain them the steps involved to become a leed green associate. In order to become a leed green associate, one should make them aware of three organisations. The first one is USGBC which deals with outlining and establishing the leed standard as well as the LEED Green Associate Exam requirements. Second is GBCI, the gbci runs the leed accreditation programs for professionals such as leed green associate and also leed certification for buildings. The third is the prometric centre, the Prometric is a test centre that administers the leed green associate

The growth of carbon footprint development in the UAE an example of water bottling company

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Considering the awareness of global warming and climate change issues a lot of Government and Private organisations have started creating their carbon footprint. We have seen especially in the Middle East that a lot of action is being undertaken on the environment and social sustainability in the beverages sector industry. One of such environmentally conscious and sustainable companies is zulal water factory. GE3S conducted the carbon footprint exercise for water factory. Entire emissions for scope 1 and scope two were calculated. Part of scope 3 emissions will also be estimated. Zulal has a visionary leader as its chairman. Zulal had a great year thus far a lot of achievements we are gained with aspirations to build growth be competitive and establish an outstanding workplace. Zulal Sumeet it's carbon footprint report to the United Nation and also of set all the images through Carbon credits.  The UN awarded zulal water factory with climate-neutral now status. This i

Carbon footprint a measure of anthropogenic pressure on global warming.

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Globally average temperatures have been increasing each year breaking the record of the previous one. The natural calamities have increased across the world. We are saying much more frequent floods storms wildfires that are causing damage to life and economy both. At the centre of all these calamities lies the ever-growing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. Scientists have read the increasing Global temperatures with the increasing Greenhouse gas emissions. The United Nation form the United Nation Framework convention on climate change a letter on a protocol was signed under the United nation which was called the Kyoto Protocol. This was the first Global effort to Greenhouse gas emissions. Under this protocol several countries are given target to reduce their Greenhouse gas emissions. Cap and trade mechanism was also developed so that the developed countries can undertake projects in the developing Nations and meet their emission reduction targets.The first commitment

GE3S helps in keeping emissions low by consuming less energy.

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The building industry is thriving and places like India, UAE, and many other countries will have enormous growth in building construction in the next decades. The buildings are one of the main consumers of energy and when we look at the end-use energy consumption, HVAC consumes the largest chunk of building energy.   If we follow the current trends of energy consumption in the building sector, the CO2 emissions globally are spiking up and we are struggling to keep them low to avoid global warming. GE3S is well-known LEED Consultant in Dubai and have worked on 50+ LEED Projects in the middle east and Asia. So, to avoid this, we have to make more energy and resource-efficient green buildings, which will help us keep the emissions low by consuming less energy. Such efficiency in buildings can be ensured by various certifications which are available globally and nation-wide. LEED, also known as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is one such certification system which is v

Introduction to ISO 50001

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ISO 50001 is is an energy management system guidance. It provides specifications that have been developed by the international organisation for standardization in order to implement an Energy Management System. This ISO 50001 standard provides requirements for developing implementing and thereafter managing and improving Energy Management System. The purpose of this energy management system is to help an organisation to establish a systematic process in order to achieve continuous improvement in energy performance indicator.   Through this energy management system corporate ship to achieve energy efficiency, energy security as well as improves sustainability performance. This energy management system helps companies in reducing their energy use and also the associated cost as well as the greenhouse gas emissions that happen from energy consumption. ISO 50001 one was developed in the year 2011 and can be implemented for any type of organization regardless of its size sector or locati

GE3S provides LEED Green Associate Exam training in Dubai

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The Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI) administers the leed professional exams including the leed green associate exam. These exams are conducted for professionals who are looking forward to earning credential and certificates that are recognised by USGBC in the field of green building. These exams test knowledge based on U.S. Green Building Councils Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system also called as leed. The leed professional credential such as leed green associate was developed to encourage professionals to get a professional certificate in green building domain. In order to achieve the leed green associate credential, one must pass the leed green associate exam. Once you have earned the leed green associate professional certificate after passing the LEED Green Associate Exam it would provide your employer or other stakeholders with the assurance of your capabilities or understanding in the field of Sustainable building design. These certificates now

Sustainability reporting momentum is catching up

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In a fast-changing world, companies should account for their impact on society and the environment where they operate. it is now understood that organisations can sustain their continued growth only if their stakeholders are satisfied with not just their services and product but also with their contribution to the social and environmental well being. The companies often seek services if sustainability reporting consultants to prepare their reports. The Global megatrends like climate change, plastic pollution, Rapid extinction of species, community development are some of the most pressing issues of today's world for the Corporates and sustainability reporting consultant help them respond to these challenges. This calls for improved and transparent accounting and disclosure of the performance on these megatrends for the organisations. In today's world, the corporates cannot afford to have a sustainable business in the long run unless they are acting in environmentally and

How to become LEED Green Associate?

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The LEED Green Associate professional certificate is the gateway to a sustainable career. This certificate demonstrates that you have complete and up to date understanding of the sustainable building principles and the practices that need to be implemented. USGBC had created the LEED Green Associate professional credential for anyone who needs to understand more about green building and sustainable building design. To obtain LEED Green Associate credential there is no need to have previous LEED Project experience or any work experience. For LEED Green Associate one must prepare itself using the LEED Version for content. All the details of what should be done to obtain LEED Green Associate credential is provided in USGBC candidate handbook. The USGBC also provided several online study materials which are available for purchase. The LEED Green Associate exam is a computer-based exam. Which means that it can be taken from anywhere in the world through the computer. However, this exam

MoU between NBI and USGBC to boost LEED

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The NBI & USGBC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding validating the organizations association. USGBC has developed green building guideline called LEED. It also provides professional certificates like LEED Green Associate and LEED AP. On May 14th, The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in seattle wash. Seattle is a coastal town on the West Coast of the United State of America. This MOU describes strictures on how the two organizations will continue to progress & encourage the mutual interests of their respective stakeholders & members. The benefits of the partnership between NBI and USGBC gives paramount importance to moving the market towards innovative energy future for the environment that is low emissions & low energy. LEED Green Associate can support in moving the market towards innovative energy future. NBI is excited to leverage this assistance to better support ASHRAE’s members with training, tools, resources, and education to rapidly scale zer

Overview of LEED and LEED AP Accreditation

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Acquiring LEED certification will introduce the following benefits: ·          Recover higher costs as green building offers a lot of alternatives that can downsize the structural, electrical and mechanical system. ·          Designs are cost-effective since building saves from 20% to 50% energies compared to common construction. ·          Care for the future      ·          Enhance health and well-being of tenants ·          Get introduced to large number of equipment which can help you save more energy and be eco-friendly. LEED Certification is given to organizations likes Construction, Commercial Interiors, Existing Buildings, New Buildings, Core and Shell, Schools, Homes, Hotels, Retail, Healthcare, and Neighborhood Development. This orients the company on how to contribute to taking care of our environment. Standards of LEED Certification you must secure the following to get the LEED Certification: ·          Prevention of pollution within the construction si

Overview of LEED Green Associate Exam

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LEED Green Associates have an up-to-date understanding of the most current green building practices and principles and are dedicated to their professional future. All LEED exams, including LEED Green Associate Exam is developed by a worldwide network of Subject Matter Experts and meet the specifications of a job analysis. The exam details are subject to rigorous validation by these experts. This ensures that the exam is valid to date and it is measuring what it is intended to measure. Once the exams are launched the exam questions are regularly monitored to ensure continued reliability. The exams evaluate candidates’ abilities at three different hierarchical cognitive levels: Recall, Application, and Analysis. • Recall Questions: These questions assess a candidate’s ability to recall factual material that is given in a similar context to the exam references. • Application Questions: These questions provide the candidate with a problem that the applicant has to solve u

Overview of green building

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History of Green Building:- Since the beginning of time, people have improved their dwellings with the use of sustainable building. Ancient construction techniques involved using passive systems such as wind power, water power, water reuse, renewable energy and solar design, inventions such as windmills, wind towers, aqueducts, hydraulic mines, natural power sources, solar orientation, and cliff dwellings became crucial to health and well being. These creations set the new standard for living. Professionals like LEED Green Associate help in integrating these features into buildings. Over time, the population became so crazed over the new technologies available and soon forgot that the environment we live in is finite. The new inventions built to improve living conditions eventually endangered our health once again.   Today, we build green with the help of organizations like the USGBC and the CAGBC to stop the environment from deteriorating and give back as much as possible, New

Incentives on GRIHA Rated Projects

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Incentives from Ministry of Environment and Forest: GRIHA pre-certified projects are entitled to receive fast track EIA from MoEF. Fast track enables to save at least 3 months. Incentives from Ministry of new and renewable energy: Incentives to developers: (up to 2012): 90% of registration cum rating fee will be reimbursed for projects having built up area less than 5,000 sq.m with minimum 3-star rating and built up area more than 5,000 sq.m with minimum 4-star rating. Having a professional who has completed LEED Green Associate Exam training can help one in achieving the GRIHA requirement and availing the incentives from the Ministry. Incentives to Municipal Corporations/ Urban Local bodies: Incentives of Rs. 5o lakhs and Rs 25 lakhs are given to Municipal Corporations and Urban Local bodies respectively that announce rebate in property tax for green building and make it mandatory to get the new buildings for government and public sector rated under GRIHA. Additionally, award of

Overview of LEED and LEED Rating System

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LEED is an internationally recognized green building rating system developed by USGBC. USGBC is non-profit organization. One can also earn green building credential by passing LEED Green Associate Exam. LEED is basically to which provides a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions. LEED is a voluntary certification system. USGBC does not force any building or development to go for LEED certification. LEED is a consensus-based rating system, it is acceptable to all stakeholders in construction markets. People who are interesting in getting to know more about LEED and building a career in the construction sector should also pass LEED Green Associate Exam. LEED rating system is a large group of members from every section of a market. There are a number of contractors, manufacturers, consultancy, govt agencies, research institute, developers etc. LEED is a third-party certificat

The green building scenario in India and the role of LEED Green Associate

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One of the important green building as the Indira Paryavaran Bhavan building it is one of the first building in India that is rated GRIHA 5 - star under Green Rating for under Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA).   This building used various energy efficiency and renewable technologies on a large scale. Some of the green techniques used in the building are earthquake-resistant structure, use of earthquake-resistant structure, A LEED Green Associate professional becomes useful when incorporating green building techniques into design and operation. More than 75 percent of natural light utilization, Thin-client networking system, A robotic parking system in the basement for accommodating 330 cars, Planting trees and grasses in more than 50 percent area outside the building, This building is also fully compliant with the requirements of the energy conservation building code of India (ECBC). Other examples of green buildings in India with its energy savings like Wipro