ABB partners with World Green Building Council buildings across Europe
This collaboration marks another step in ABB’s sustainability journey to provide products and solutions that support its customers’ sustainability needs
ABB’s Smart Buildings Division announced a new collaboration with the World Green Building Council’s (WorldGBC) European Regional Network (ERN), aimed at advancing sustainable, energy-efficient building practices across Europe. As a Regional Knowledge Partner, ABB will drive drive progress in low-carbon, energy-efficient buildings that align with Europe’s sustainability goals.
Leveraging its expertise in electrical and automation technologies, ABB aims to collaborate with industry leaders to advance innovative customer solutions. This partnership will provide ABB with access to a robust network of experts and member organisations, fostering valuable insights and feedback. Together, they will contribute to meeting key sustainability frameworks, such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), while supporting a cohesive approach to shaping building policy across Europe.
The World Green Building Council is dedicated to accelerating sustainability in the built environment, working with governments, businesses, and organizations to drive systemic change around the world. Through its European Regional Network of over 20 Green Building Councils and nearly 5,000 members, WorldGBC is a catalyst for positive change which aims to reduce the environmental footprint of buildings across their entire lifecycle. Recent initiatives spearheaded by the network include the BuildingLife project to develop an EU Roadmap, with a full set of recommendations to address Whole Life Carbon (WLC) in buildings across Europe, as well as 12 National Decarbonisation Roadmaps initiated to address national level needs.
“With buildings responsible for approximately 30% of final energy consumption and for 26% of global GHG emissions, the opportunity for impact is enormous,” said Mike Mustapha, President of ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division. “Our collaboration with the World Green Building Council’s European network will support ABB’s efforts to share expertise and partner with organisations that maintain similar values and ambitions toward a sustainable, low-carbon future. Together, we have the potential to advance smarter, more energy-efficient buildings across Europe that foster resilient, inclusive communities.”
Laura Pallares, Head of the Europe Regional Network (ERN), WorldGBC added, “We couldn’t be more delighted that ABB has joined us as a regional member. The journey to Net Zero relies on partnerships and collaboration with like-minded organisations. Through our mutual vision for electrifying the built environment and commitment to sustainability, the opportunities for progress are endless.”
Aligned with its sustainability goals, ABB’s participation also reflects its dedication to address trends like the shift to electrified, urbanised environments. ABB’s innovative automation and energy management technologies are designed to optimise energy use, integrate renewable sources, and building intelligence, enabling customers to meet these emerging challenges effectively, while enjoying a more comfortable, personalized living and working experience.
This collaboration marks another step in ABB’s sustainability journey to provide products and solutions that support our customers sustainability needs while also reflecting its commitment to advancing a sustainable built environment across Europe.
