EDGE CERTIFICATION
Quantifying Resource Efficiency in Buildings.
Developed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), EDGE helps building project teams evaluate opportunities to improve resource efficiency and assess the impact of design decisions.
Through a structured, data-driven approach, EDGE supports the assessment of energy use, water use, and the environmental impact of materials, helping project teams understand how their choices contribute to building performance.
In Indonesia, GBC Indonesia collaborates with IFC in delivering the EDGE certification program.
A Data-Driven Approach to Resource Efficiency
EDGE stands for Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies. Developed by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, EDGE provides a framework and digital assessment tool to help project teams evaluate resource-efficiency opportunities in building design.
By assessing energy, water, and the environmental impact of materials, EDGE helps project teams compare proposed design strategies against a baseline and understand the potential resource-efficiency improvements associated with their choices.
Its assessment approach can help inform decisions about technologies, materials, and building systems before those decisions are carried through to implementation.
What does EDGE focus on?
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Energy
Assess opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy demand through appropriate building design and systems.
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Water
Evaluate water-efficiency measures that can reduce water demand in buildings.
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Material
Assess the environmental impact of materials using the methodology applicable to the EDGE tool.
Understand the Impact of Design Decisions
EDGE combines building data, a reference baseline, and an assessment methodology to help project teams evaluate resource-efficiency strategies.
The process begins with project information being entered into the EDGE assessment tool. The proposed building is then evaluated against the relevant baseline and criteria, helping the team understand potential savings and identify measures that can contribute to the required certification outcome.
- 01Establish the baseline
- 02Evaluate design strategies
- 03Review projected performance
- 04Complete certification assessment
A Pathway to Recognized Resource Efficiency
EDGE offers different levels of recognition based on the applicable certification requirements and achievement.
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EDGE Certified
20% or more savings in energy, water, and embodied energy in materials.
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EDGE Advanced
EDGE certified with 40% or more on-site energy savings.
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Zero Carbon
EDGE Advanced with 100% renewable energy on-site or off-site, or purchased carbon offsets to reach 100%. All energy must be accounted for, including diesel and LPG.
Your Path to EDGE Certification
GBC Indonesia works with IFC in delivering the EDGE certification program in Indonesia. The process involves the project team and the relevant certification professionals, with specific requirements depending on the project's circumstances and assessment pathway.
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01Explore your project requirements
Identify your building type, project scope, and intended certification pathway.
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02Assess your building
Use the EDGE methodology to evaluate the project and identify relevant resource-efficiency measures.
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03Work with the appropriate professionals
Engage qualified EDGE Experts and follow the applicable requirements for assessment and verification.
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04Complete the certification process
Prepare the required evidence and undergo the relevant assessment and verification.
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05Receive the certification outcome
Projects that meet the applicable requirements receive the relevant EDGE recognition.
Ready to Explore EDGE for Your Project?
Start by exploring the EDGE assessment methodology and understanding the requirements for your building type. GBC Indonesia can guide you toward the relevant certification resources and next steps in Indonesia.