GBCpe

What GBCpe does

GBCpe (Green Building Council Peru) is the Peru-affiliated chapter of the World Green Building Council network, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Lima with a team of 23 employees. Operating as a non-profit member organization, GBCpe focuses on promoting sustainable construction practices and educating Peruvian professionals, developers, and property buyers about international green building certification systems, including EDGE (IFC/World Bank), LEED (USGBC), BREEAM, HQE, and ASHRAE standards.

The organization's core products are educational courses and certification-awareness content rather than proprietary technology. Its portfolio spans paid training programs such as the EDGE Expert Spanish-language online course (co-developed with GBCI and the Green Building Council de Costa Rica at $150 per person), in-person workshops at Fab Lab ESAN on the Universidad ESAN campus (e.g., 3D modeling/scanning/printing), and a wide catalog of diploma and short courses covering energy efficiency and renewable energy, sustainable concrete (BIOCONCRETO), bio-garden cultivation, and ASHRAE standards. Distribution is community-led and multi-channel: a Spanish-language website with educational articles, social media, partnerships with GBCI, GBCCR, USGBC, and academic institutions, and both online self-paced and in-person delivery.

GBCpe's revenue model is anchored on transactional training course fees supplemented by content-driven top-of-funnel engagement with real estate consumers. Its primary customer segments are construction and real-estate professionals (civil, electrical, environmental engineers, architects), renewable energy consultants, and increasingly Peruvian homebuyers and developers seeking certified sustainable properties. The organization's only publicly referenced enterprise case study is Besco, the first social housing developer in Lima to obtain EDGE certification.

Name

GBCpe

Legal name

Green Building Council Peru

Website

https://perugbc.org.pe

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GBCpe is the Peru-affiliated Green Building Council, a non-profit that delivers paid training courses and educational content on EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, HQE, and ASHRAE certifications to engineers, architects, developers, and homebuyers across Peru and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Green Building Education and Certification Advisory

akta.pro primary industry

Green Building & Energy-Efficient Construction (LEED, Weatherization) (EDAOAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Green building certification
• Sustainable construction training
• Energy efficiency education
• Renewable energy courses
• Building standards training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: GBCpe offers paid training programs. The EDGE Expert online course is priced at $150 USD per person, developed jointly with GBCI and the Green Building Council de Costa Rica.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GBCpe (Green Building Council Peru) is the Peru chapter of the World Green Building Council network and operates as a non-profit educational and certification-advisory organization. It delivers paid training courses and workshops covering international green building certification systems (EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, HQE, ASHRAE), energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable construction materials, and 3D printing in construction. The organization also publishes informational articles and educational content targeted at engineers, architects, constructors, real estate developers, and homebuyers in Peru and the broader Spanish-speaking Latin American market.

Product overview

GBCpe (Green Building Council Perú) operates as a training and certification advisory platform for sustainable construction in Peru. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational courses and green building certification services. The core offering consists of training programs covering energy efficiency, renewable energies, green building certifications (EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, HQE), sustainable materials (BIOCONCRETO), 3D printing technologies, bio-garden cultivation, and ASHRAE standards. These courses are designed for engineers, architects, constructors, and real estate professionals seeking to adopt sustainable construction practices. The platform also provides guidance on certification processes for green building standards, helping professionals and companies achieve EDGE Champion, LEED, BREEAM, and HQE certifications for their construction projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curso de Capacitación Experto EDGE (EDGE Expert Training Course) Technical workshop on EDGE certification (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies), an IFC/World Bank Group system for green buildings in emerging markets. Available in Spanish, developed jointly by GBCI and the Green Building Council de Costa Rica. Priced at $150 USD per person.
• Curso de Eficiencia Energética (Energy Efficiency Course / Diplomado en Energías Renovables y Eficiencia Energética) Diploma program covering renewable energy technologies including biomass, biogas, solar energy, wind power, and hydroelectric plants, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development. Targets lawyers, economists, consultants, and public/private sector professionals.
• Curso/Taller: Modelado, Escaneo e Impresión 3D (3D Modeling, Scanning and Printing Course) Three-session practical course covering digital modeling (CAD), 3D scanning, and additive manufacturing/3D printing. Held in-person at Fab Lab ESAN, Universidad ESAN campus. Participants receive computers with pre-installed software and a certificate of completion from Universidad ESAN upon 100% attendance.
• Comprendiendo y Aplicando las Normas ASHRAE (Understanding and Applying ASHRAE Standards) Educational program on ASHRAE standards created by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. Covers guidelines for comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient buildings spanning 12 parts and 22 chapters over 1,000 pages.
• Talleres de Biohuerto (Bio-garden Workshops) Four-module program covering organic agriculture and bio-garden cultivation as sustainable food production methods. Modules include bio-garden installation, organic agriculture principles, ecological soil management, and ecological pest and disease management.
• Concreto Sustentable / BIOCONCRETO (Sustainable Concrete Educational Content) Educational content on sustainable concrete materials that purify air, eliminate odors, viruses, bacteria and fungi, while cleaning CO2 and other pollutants. Uses nanotechnology and photocatalysis principles.
• Certificación EDGE Advisory (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Educational advisory and informational content on the EDGE green building certification system designed for emerging markets, developed by IFC (World Bank Group). Covers requirements for minimum 20% savings in water, energy, and embodied energy in materials.
• Certificación EDGE Champion Advisory Educational advisory on the advanced level within the EDGE certification system, recognizing projects exceeding basic sustainability requirements. Buildings emit up to 25% less CO2 and show approximately 11% water consumption reduction versus standard construction.
• Certificación LEED Advisory (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Educational advisory and informational content on the LEED certification system created by the U.S. Green Building Council. Approximately 80,000 participating projects in 162 countries; certification levels range from Certified (40-49 points) to Platinum (80+).
• Certificado BREEAM Advisory (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) Educational advisory on BREEAM, the international building environmental assessment method developed by BRE Global in the UK, evaluating 10 sustainability categories from management to innovation. Implemented in more than 50 countries.
• Certificación HQE Advisory (Haute Qualité Environnementale) Educational advisory on the HQE French environmental certification standard evaluating building sustainability across energy efficiency, environmental impact, quality of life, health, and comfort. Recognized in more than 26 countries and used in more than 530,000 buildings worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• EDGE-certified buildings reduce CO2 emissions by up to 25% compared to standard construction
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fab Lab ESAN (Universidad ESAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBCpe partners with Fab Lab ESAN at Universidad ESAN to deliver in-person training courses such as the Modelado, Escaneo e Impresión 3D (3D Modeling, Scanning and Printing) workshop. The course is held at the Fab Lab ESAN campus, participants receive computers with pre-installed software, and attendees who complete 100% attendance receive a certificate from Universidad ESAN.
• GBCI (Green Business Certification Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBCpe participates in the GBCI-led EDGE Expert training program. GBCI is the certification body for LEED and EDGE projects globally, affiliated with the USGBC. The EDGE Expert course in Spanish was developed jointly by GBCI and the Green Building Council de Costa Rica.
• Green Building Council de Costa Rica (GBCCR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Green Building Council de Costa Rica (GBCCR), led by engineer Ana Quirós as Founder and President, co-developed the EDGE Expert online training course in Spanish with GBCI. GBCCR is committed to providing Spanish-speaking professionals, especially in Latin America, with the knowledge and resources needed to advance efficient building practices.
• USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council)minorOthersGBCpe is affiliated with the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) network. The USGBC, through its director Dror Karni (Senior Director of Market Transformation and Market Development), expressed commitment to educating the market about EDGE as part of global sustainability goals. GBCpe provides educational content aligned with USGBC standards such as LEED.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colombia Green Building Council (CCCS): Direct peer as a sister national Green Building Council in Latin America offering certification education, training, and advocacy for sustainable construction in Colombia.
• Green Building Council Mexico: Direct peer as a sister national Green Building Council in Latin America with comparable green building certification education and training activities, but serving the larger Mexican market.
• Green Building Council Costa Rica (GBCCR): Direct peer as a sister national Green Building Council chapter that co-developed the Spanish-language EDGE Expert training course with GBCI. Comparable as a regional LatAm Green Building Council offering similar certification education and training.
• Green Building Council Brasil (GBC Brasil): Direct peer as the largest national Green Building Council in Latin America. Operates with substantially greater scale and resources, and represents the most credible regional comparator for GBCpe's growth trajectory.
• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI): Direct peer as the certification body for LEED and EDGE projects globally, with which GBCpe co-delivers EDGE Expert training. GBCI is the credentialing counterpart that validates the professionals GBCpe educates.

Broad incumbents

• World Green Building Council (WorldGBC): Broader incumbent and global umbrella network of which GBCpe is the Peru chapter. Provides brand legitimacy, network access, and global advocacy that GBCpe leverages locally.
• IFC EDGE Buildings: Broader incumbent that developed the EDGE certification system (IFC/World Bank Group). As the certification body, it controls the standards and partner training program in which GBCpe participates.
• BRE Global (BREEAM): Broader incumbent that owns the BREEAM certification system which GBCpe educates about. Operates globally with its own credentialing infrastructure, but functions as a standard-setter rather than a direct training competitor in Peru.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): Broader incumbent and creator of the LEED certification that GBCpe teaches. Operates globally with significantly greater resources, but GBCpe functions as a downstream educator promoting LEED adoption in Peru.

Regional players

• Camacol (Cámara Colombiana de la Construcción): Regional player comparable in that it serves as a national construction industry trade association in Latin America promoting sustainable building practices, though operating in Colombia rather than Peru and with a broader construction industry mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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