GREENSL RATING SYSTEM FOR NEW CONSTRUCTIONS

The natural environment, along with our economy, health, and productivity, is profoundly impacted by the performance of the built environment. According to the Global Status Report 2020, CO2 emissions from the operation of buildings have increased to their highest level yet, accounting for around 28% of total global energy-related CO2 emissions. When emissions from the building construction industry are included, this share rises to 38% of total global energy-related CO2 emissions, while the total final energy consumption of the global buildings sector is 35%. Therefore, efficient design, construction, and maintenance of our built environment are the responsibility of all stakeholders.

The GREENSL® Rating System of the Green Building Council Sri Lanka (GBCSL) offers a valuable opportunity to respond positively to the greatest challenge of the day. It is a voluntary scheme where designers, builders, and owners can achieve recognition for their valuable interest in building green.

History demonstrates how our forefathers built great cities, irrigation systems, and religious monuments that coexisted with nature and yet provided a sustainable economy and lifestyle to the citizens. This initiative of the GBCSL is one humble step towards returning our society to that glorious past of which we, as Sri Lankans, are still proud.

The sustainability of the built environment will be enhanced with the new changes of the rating tool while supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals as well. With all these efforts, it is expected to move Sri Lanka towards a net-zero carbon-built environment by the year 2050.

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