Egypt Green Building Council (Egypt GBC)

What Egypt Green Building Council (Egypt GBC) does

Egypt Green Building Council (Egypt GBC) is a Cairo-based non-profit membership organization founded in 2011 and affiliated with the World Green Building Council. It operates as Egypt's national authority on sustainable building practices, developing and administering TARSHEED, a locally-adapted green building rating and certification framework that evaluates structures on energy efficiency, water conservation, materials, and indoor environmental quality criteria tailored to Egypt's climate and regulations.

The organization monetizes through four primary streams: individual and corporate membership subscriptions, professional consultancy services for organizations pursuing green building certification, training and workshop programs on TARSHEED and net-zero building strategies, and TARSHEED certification fees for qualifying projects. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is community-led, combining a webinar series ("Egypt Speaks Green"), in-person training, and industry-event participation (Big 5 Cairo, Egypt Energy, Africa Tech Summit) to drive awareness and membership conversion. Customer segments span construction industry professionals, corporate organizations across real estate, cement, banking, glass, and energy sectors, individual sustainability professionals, and government/public sector entities.

Despite a lean team of approximately six employees, Egypt GBC maintains a broad partnership ecosystem with 20+ named corporate partners including Suez Cement, Majid Al Futtaim, Redcon Construction, Dar Al Handasah, Saint-Gobain Glass Egypt, and Banque Misr (which received the first TARSHEED certificate for a sustainable banking branch). Strategic affiliations extend to the World Green Building Council globally and the Emirates Green Building Council regionally. The organization has no disclosed funding, no public revenue, and operates as a single-country entity with selective MENA regional engagement rather than a technology-driven commercial enterprise.

Name

Egypt Green Building Council (Egypt GBC)

Legal name

Egypt Green Building Council

Website

https://egyptgbc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Egypt Green Building Council (Egypt GBC) is a Cairo-based non-profit founded in 2011 that administers TARSHEED, Egypt's national green building certification system, serving construction professionals, corporate members, and public-sector stakeholders with training, consultancy, and certification services.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Individual and corporate membership programs providing access to Egypt GBC's network, resources, certification services, and community events.
2. Consultancy Services: Professional consultancy services for organizations seeking green building certification and sustainability assessments.
3. Training and Workshops: Educational programs, lectures, webinars, and professional development workshops on green building practices and TARSHEED certification.
4. TARSHEED Certification: Building certification services for projects meeting green building standards and sustainability criteria.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Egypt GBC operates a national green building certification program called TARSHEED, Egypt's locally-developed rating system that evaluates and certifies buildings against sustainability criteria including energy efficiency, water conservation, materials, and indoor environmental quality. This is delivered alongside professional consultancy, training workshops, webinars, and individual/corporate membership programs targeting Egypt's construction, real estate, and sustainability sectors. The organization is the official Egyptian member of the World Green Building Council network.

Product overview

Egypt GBC operates as a membership-based non-profit organization focused on advancing green building practices in Egypt. The organization offers TARSHEED, Egypt's national green building certification system, which serves as the core product. This rating system is complemented by consultancy services, training programs, and webinar series. The organization functions as an industry association with individual and corporate membership tiers, providing professional development and certification pathways for the construction and real estate community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tarsheed: Green building rating/certification system developed by Egypt GBC for evaluating and certifying sustainable buildings in Egypt.

Products and services

• TARSHEED Green Building Certification Egypt's national green building rating and certification program developed by Egypt GBC that evaluates buildings based on sustainability performance, energy efficiency, water conservation, materials, and indoor environmental quality. It is tailored to Egypt's climate, regulations, and construction practices and is offered to building owners, developers, and design teams seeking certified green building status.
• Green Building Consultancy Services Professional consultancy services delivered by Egypt GBC to help organizations pursue TARSHEED certification and implement sustainable building practices. Targeted at construction firms, developers, and corporate building owners needing expert guidance on certification and sustainability assessments.
• Training and Workshops Structured educational programs and workshops on green building concepts, the TARSHEED rating system, net zero building strategies, and sustainability practices, delivered to professionals and organizations in Egypt's construction sector.
• Lectures and Webinars (Egypt Speaks Green) Knowledge-sharing sessions including the "Egypt Speaks Green" webinar series, covering topics such as sustainability, circularity, local rating systems, and net zero building models, featuring renowned sustainability experts.
• Corporate Membership Organizational membership tier for companies seeking to demonstrate commitment to sustainability, gain access to consulting services, and receive certification support through Egypt GBC.
• Individual Membership Personal membership program for professionals seeking involvement in Egypt's green building movement, access to educational resources, and engagement with the Egypt GBC community.

Quantifiable outcome

• First TARSHEED certificate awarded to Banque Misr for sustainable banking branch

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• El-AFIFI HOUSE OF EXPERTISEminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Engineering consultancy providing green building expertise and certification support.
• KAWNminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024MENA-focused consultancy for sustainable building solutions.
• Africa Tech SummitminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Africa's largest tech and startup event in Marrakech, Morocco from May 29-31, 2024. Egypt GBC is delighted to partner with this event.
• Ytong EgyptminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Manufacturer of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks providing thermal insulated building materials.
• Alpin LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Integrated solutions provider for the built environment with expertise in sustainable design.
• Zero CarboncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Partner focused on carbon reduction and net-zero building solutions.
• Saint-Gobain Glass EgyptcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Leading glass manufacturer providing sustainable building envelope solutions.
• The Business YearminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023International business publication providing coverage and visibility for Egypt GBC activities and the green building sector in Egypt.
• Egypt Energy 2023coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Leading energy event in North Africa (formerly Electricx) taking place at Egypt International Exhibition Centre. Partnership to accelerate shift to cleaner, more resilient and efficient energy systems.
• ROCCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Strategic partner in sustainable construction consulting.
• TESA Middle EastminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Building solutions provider supporting sustainable construction initiatives.
• EnvironasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Environmental consultancy partner for sustainability assessments and solutions.
• Suez Cement CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2018Major cement manufacturer focused on sustainable construction materials and green building solutions.
• Majid Al FuttaimcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2018Major real estate and retail developer committed to sustainable construction practices in Egypt.
• Redcon Construction CocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2017Leading construction company committed to implementing green building practices in their projects.
• American University in CairocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading educational institution partnership for academic collaboration, research, and professional development in sustainable construction.
• World Green Building CouncilflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal parent organization providing international standards, networking, and strategic direction for national GBCs worldwide.
• Emirates Green Building CouncilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional partnership for the MENA Green Building Awards, co-organizing the first annual green building awards event in the Middle East and North Africa region.
• Knauf EgyptminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding materials manufacturer providing sustainable construction solutions.
• A³&Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCement industry consultant supporting green building materials innovation.
• CIRCLES for Float Glass ConsultancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlass consultancy specializing in sustainable glazing solutions.
• AGC Obeikan GlassminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlass manufacturer providing sustainable building glass products.
• EnovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy solutions provider for sustainable buildings.
• Dar Al Handasah ConsultantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor engineering consultancy firm providing design and project management for sustainable infrastructure.
• EcoStrategies for Sustainable DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable development consultancy providing strategic advisory services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): The U.S. national Green Building Council operating the LEED certification system. It is the most direct structural peer to Egypt GBC: a national council running a proprietary green building rating system, providing certification, training, and advocacy — exactly the role Egypt GBC plays with TARSHEED.
• Emirates Green Building Council: The UAE national Green Building Council and Egypt GBC's regional counterpart in the MENA region. Operates Estidama Pearl Rating and runs parallel certification, training, and MENA Green Building Awards programs; Egypt GBC has an active partnership with this peer.
• Green Building Council of Australia: Australian national Green Building Council operating the Green Star rating system. Same structural role as Egypt GBC — a national council running a locally developed certification, training, and advocacy program — making it a highly comparable peer organization.
• Indian Green Building Council (IGBC): Confederation of Indian Industry's green building council, operating the IGBC rating system. Closely comparable in mission and structure to Egypt GBC: emerging-market national council with a locally tailored rating system serving a large construction market.
• UK Green Building Council: The UK national Green Building Council, focused on sustainability advocacy, training, and policy engagement. Same structural peer as Egypt GBC but more established and policy-focused; provides a model for how a national GBC can evolve.
• Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC): Singapore's national green building council. Comparable as a national-level council with certification, training, and advocacy roles in a market with strong government sustainability mandates, similar to Egypt GBC's positioning relative to Vision 2030.

Broad incumbents

• BRE Group (BREEAM): UK-based operator of the BREEAM green building certification scheme, a globally recognized competitor to TARSHEED. Comparable as a building sustainability certification body, but broader and more internationally established than Egypt GBC's national scope.

Others

• World Green Building Council: The global umbrella network of which Egypt GBC is a member. Provides international standards coordination, advocacy, and networking; comparable as the parent ecosystem and strategic anchor, but not a direct operational competitor.
• CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers): UK-based professional body setting standards and training for building services and sustainability. Comparable to Egypt GBC in its role delivering training, certification, and technical standards to construction professionals, though broader in engineering scope.

Regional players

• Jordan Green Building Council: Jordan's national Green Building Council, a MENA-region peer with similar scope, mission, and emerging-market context. Operates as a smaller-scale analog to Egypt GBC and is also part of the World GBC MENA Network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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