Philippine Green Building Council

What Philippine Green Building Council does

The Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC) is a non-profit, membership-based national organization that operates as the Philippine chapter of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC). It develops and administers three green building certification frameworks — BERDE (Building Energy Efficiency Rating and Certification System), ANZ/PH (Advancing Net Zero Philippines), and H+W (Health and Well-being for Buildings) — and manages the BERDE Online digital platform for project registration and certification workflow. The organization serves three distinct customer segments: corporate members and alliance partners (300+ real estate developers, construction firms, and architecture practices), individual green building professionals (1000+ certified under BERDE, ANZ/PH, and H+W), and building project developers seeking third-party verified certification (100+ registered projects, including flagship BERDE 5-Star assets such as Arthaland Century Pacific Tower and Mandani Bay Suites).

PHILGBC generates revenue through three streams: recurring annual membership fees from corporate members and alliance partners, transactional certification fees for project and professional credentials issued under BERDE, ANZ/PH, and H+W, and professional services revenue from education and training programs that prepare professionals for certification. Its go-to-market is community-led, anchored by an annual flagship Building Green Conference (held in Bohol in 2023 and Davao City in 2024), digital presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and advocacy initiatives such as the NDC Scorecard and Business Action Statement that position the council as the thought leader on sustainable built environment in the Philippines.

The organization is headquartered at One/NEO, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, and operates exclusively within the Philippines as a single-country domestic entity. Its competitive position rests on the combination of WorldGBC Established Member status, locally-adapted certification standards calibrated to Philippine tropical-climate and regulatory conditions, and a self-reinforcing ecosystem of members, certified professionals, and certified projects. Pricing for membership and certification is not publicly disclosed and is handled on an inquiry basis.

Name

Philippine Green Building Council

Legal name

Philippine Green Building Council

Website

https://philgbc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC) is a non-profit national council and Philippine chapter of the World Green Building Council that develops and administers the BERDE, ANZ/PH, and H+W green building certification systems. It serves corporate members, certified professionals, and building developers across the Philippines through certification, training, and advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Green Building Certification

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification Program Administration & Scheme Management (Standard Owners) (AFALACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Green Building & Energy-Efficient Construction (LEED, Weatherization) (EDAOAAAO), Sustainability Testing, Certification & Compliance (LCA, Recyclability/Compostability Testing, FSC/PEFC) (IMALAMAK)

Keywords

• Green building certification
• Sustainable building standards
• Building energy efficiency
• Green building council services
• Professional sustainability training

Headquarters

HQ city

Taguig

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from corporate members and alliance partners seeking to participate in the green building movement and access certification services
2. Certification Fees: Fees collected for certifying green building projects under BERDE, ANZ/PH, and H+W standards, as well as certifying individual green building professionals
3. Education and Training: Training programs and education services to prepare professionals for green building certifications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PHILGBC delivers third-party green building certification under three rating systems (BERDE, ANZ/PH, and H+W) for Philippine real estate and construction projects, alongside professional certification training, a corporate membership program, and advocacy initiatives. The council certifies buildings at multiple star levels, certifies individual green building professionals, and supports the industry through digital tools (BERDE Online) and annual conferences.

Product overview

PHILGBC operates as a membership-based organization offering a portfolio of green building certification programs. The core offerings include BERDE (Building Energy Efficiency Rating and Certification System), ANZ/PH (Advancing Net Zero Philippines), and H+W (Health and Well-being for Buildings). These certification programs enable projects to achieve green building certification at various levels. The organization also provides education and training to certify green building professionals, manages a corporate membership program with over 300 members, and operates the BERDE Online portal as a digital platform for certification management. Over 100 registered and certified green building projects have been certified under these frameworks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BERDE Online: Online platform for BERDE green building certification tools and resources
• Advancing Net Zero Philippines
• PHILGBC Health and Well-being for Buildings
• Green Building Procurement Hub

Products and services

• BERDE Certification Green building certification and rating system evaluating energy efficiency and environmental performance of buildings in the Philippines. Buildings can achieve certification at various star levels. Used by real estate developers, project owners, and construction firms seeking third-party verification of sustainability.
• ANZ/PH (Advancing Net Zero Philippines) Certification Certification program for net zero energy buildings in the Philippines, part of the global Advancing Net Zero initiative under the World Green Building Council. Targets project owners seeking net zero building verification.
• H+W (Health and Well-being for Buildings) Certification Certification framework that assesses and certifies buildings based on health and well-being criteria for occupants. Used by project owners seeking verified occupant health and well-being credentials.
• Green Building Certification Services End-to-end certification service for green building projects under BERDE, ANZ/PH, or H+W standards. Projects must register, use the latest certification tools, and complete the certification process. Used by real estate developers and project owners.
• Education and Training Programs Training programs to certify green building professionals with credentials demonstrating ability to design, construct, and operate environmentally and socially responsible projects. Over 1,000 professionals have been certified under BERDE, ANZ/PH, and H+W. Used by architects, engineers, contractors, and building professionals.
• Corporate Membership Program Corporate membership program allowing organizations to join the largest green building movement in the Philippines. Appeals to real estate developers, construction companies, architecture firms, and other organizations committed to sustainable built environment transformation. Over 300 corporate members and alliance partners.
• Green Building Procurement Hub Resource hub providing green building procurement information and best practices, supporting sustainable purchasing decisions in the built environment sector. Used by project owners, contractors, and procurement professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 certified green building projects demonstrating verified environmental performance

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• World Green Building Council (WorldGBC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPHILGBC is an Established Member of the World Green Building Council, the global network of green building councils. This membership provides international credibility, access to global standards, and participation in worldwide green building advocacy initiatives.
• BERDE OnlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline certification platform for BERDE green building rating system, enabling digital project registration and certification management.
• Advancing Net Zero Philippines (ANZPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative under PHILGBC focused on achieving net zero buildings in the Philippines, aligned with global Advancing Net Zero campaign.
• PHILGBC Health and Well-being for Buildings (HealthPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative focused on health and well-being aspects of building design and operation, complementing environmental sustainability certifications.
• Green Building Procurement HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource platform for green building procurement information and guidance, supporting sustainable purchasing decisions in the built environment sector.
• GreenBuildingPHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent organization focused on green building procurement and sustainable development in the Philippines.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC): SGBC is a national green building council running the Green Mark certification and member programs in Singapore, a structural twin to PHILGBC operating in a different (more mature) Southeast Asian market.
• Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA): GBCA runs the Green Star rating tool and a national membership/professional credentialing ecosystem in Australia, mirroring PHILGBC's role as a national council administering project and professional certifications.
• Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC): CaGBC operates as a national green building council delivering certification advocacy and training in Canada, following the same council-based operating model as PHILGBC in a different geography.
• India Green Building Council (IGBC): IGBC operates green building rating systems (IGBC Green New Buildings, Net Zero, etc.) and a national membership program in India, making it a close structural analog to PHILGBC in a comparable emerging-market context.

Direct peers

• BRE Group (BREEAM): BRE Group operates BREEAM, the world's first green building rating system, providing project certification, professional credentials, and standards development in a manner directly analogous to PHILGBC's BERDE and H+W programs.
• International WELL Building Institute (IWBI): IWBI administers the WELL building standard, which certifies buildings on occupant health and well-being — directly comparable to PHILGBC's H+W (Health and Well-being for Buildings) certification program.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): The USGBC operates LEED, the world's most widely adopted green building rating system, and runs a national membership and professional credentialing model structurally similar to PHILGBC's BERDE-based ecosystem. It is the closest direct peer in terms of certification scheme administration, professional training, and advocacy role.

Others

• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI): GBCI is the independent certification body that administers LEED credentials and project certifications globally, operating an adjacent certification management role analogous to what PHILGBC performs for BERDE/ANZ/PH.
• World Green Building Council (WorldGBC): WorldGBC is the global network of which PHILGBC is an Established Member. It is not a direct competitor but the umbrella organization whose global advocacy, standards work, and member coordination shape the environment PHILGBC operates within.

Emerging players

• EDGE Certification (IFC / World Bank Group): EDGE, developed by the IFC, is an emerging-market-focused green building certification actively deployed in the Philippines. It competes directly with BERDE for the same emerging-market developer segment that PHILGBC targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/PHILGBC
• Facebookfacebook.com/PHILGBC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/philippine-green-building-council
• Instagraminstagram.com/philgbc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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