The World Green Building Council has today (5 March) announced the inaugural WorldGBC Asia Pacific Regional Network Leadership Awards in Green Building.

This biennial awards programme will celebrate innovative green building projects, honouring outstanding organisations for their commitment to sustainability.

The awards – nominations for which are now open – feature two categories:

Business Leadership in Sustainability – presented to the corporation that best demonstrates a commitment to sustainability as part of its core business model. The award acknowledges leadership in corporate social responsibility, with emphasis on policies and programs that reduce and reverse the impact of business practices on the environment.

Leadership in Sustainable Design and Performance – recognises a green building project that demonstrates innovation in achieving minimum impact on the environment and maximum impact on health and productivity.

The awards are open to companies large and small, as well as to projects across the region. Nominations must be submitted through recognized green building councils in Asia Pacific countries. For additional information, visit the website.