Acknowledgements

With thanks to the WorldGBC Established GBC CEO Network, Advancing Net Zero and Better Places for People Steering Committees, and the Green Building Councils and partners across the WorldGBC network.

WorldGBC’s work on Infrastructure has been kindly supported by the Dar Group.

Dar Group Dar Group is a leading, privately-owned professional services group with award-winning impact and global reach. As an engineering, architectural, and planning consultancy that values specialty expertise, the Group’s firms are united by a commitment to deliver social and community impact. Over 18,500 professionals work with clients on projects in over 100 countries that contribute to the sustainable advancement of communities worldwide.

T.Y. Lin International - Infrastructure engineering T.Y. Lin International is a multi-disciplinary engineering services firm known for delivering unique and challenging infrastructure projects worldwide. Established in 1954 in Los Angeles, California, T.Y. Lin International joined Dar Group in 1989. The firm has a global presence in bridges, roads & highways, aviation, rail and transit, buildings and water. Integral Group - Building engineering Integral Group is a global network of sustainable design professionals focused on “deep green” engineering and consulting for the highest-performing buildings in the world. Founded in 2008, the mission-driven company is a leader in corporate social and environmental responsibility, pursuing and achieving superior energy performance and high standards of health and well-being for clients worldwide.

Currie & Brown – Project management Currie & Brown, one of the world’s top construction consultancies, provides a range of specialist skills, including cost management, project management, building surveying, and advising on public-private partnerships (PPPs). The global firm promotes sustainable development by working to optimise whole-life costs and minimise environmental impacts throughout project design, construction and operation.

Perkins&Will – Architecture and design Perkins&Will is a global leader in the design of healthy, highperforming, sustainable environments. Since 1935, the firm is known for award-winning work in social infrastructure, urban design, transportation, and landscape architecture. Perkins&Will’s focus on diversity, equity, social responsibility, and community engagement has earned high accolades. The firm joined Dar Group in 1986.

Designed by Creative Concern

Lead authors

Catriona Brady | Director of Strategy and Development, World Green Building Council

Richard Palmer | Director, Global Sustainability Services, Integral Group and TY Lin

Louise Hamot | Global Lead of Life Cycle Research, Integral Group

Asif Din | Sustainability Director, Perkins&Will

Nasir Khan | Director, Currie & Brown

Special thanks to Jorge Chapa, GBCA

Acknowledgements:

WorldGBC Advancing Net Zero Steering Committee

WorldGBC Better Places for People Steering Committee

WorldGBC Established CEO Network

GBCA

Colombia GBC

Finland GBC

Hong Kong GBC India GBC

Qatar GBC

UKGBC

USGBC

GBCSA

Buro Happold

Global Infrastructure Hub

Infrastructure Australia

GRESB

Signify

Evora Global

Western Sydney University

Yingbin Feng

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