Nomination Open for the 2026 Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards Hosted by WorldGBC APN
Green Building Japan (GBJ) announced the opening of nominations for the "2026 Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards," organized by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) Asia Pacific Regional Network (APN). This biennial award recognizes innovative individuals, organizations, and projects driving sustainable green building across the region, with nominations due by June 26, 2026.
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General Incorporated Association Green Building Japan (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yasushi Kinoshita, hereinafter "GBJ") hereby announces that nominations have opened for the "2026 Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards," hosted by the Asia Pacific Regional Network (APN) of the "World Green Building Council (WorldGBC)," an organization comprising green building councils from over 70 countries worldwide.
This award, presented biennially, recognizes innovative individuals, organizations, and projects that are leading the movement for sustainable architecture (green building) in the Asia Pacific region. GBJ, as the representative member of WorldGBC in Japan, promotes activities to showcase Japan's excellent technologies and leadership to the world through this award.
■ Award Categories
1. Business Leadership in Sustainability Award
○ Developer Category / Industry Category (Design, Construction, Investment, etc.)
2. Leadership in Sustainable Design and Performance Award
○ Five categories including Commercial, Residential, Public/Educational Institutions, etc.
* Automatic entry into the "CDL Special Award" and "Henderson Land Special Award."
3. Green Building Leadership Champion (Individual Award)
○ Individuals who have made exceptional contributions to promoting sustainability in the built environment.
■ Schedule and How to Apply
Applications for this award from within Japan will be handled through GBJ.
Please contact the GBJ Administrative Office (gbj-adminoffice@gbj.or.jp) for application documents and details.
* Application Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026
* Awards Ceremony: December 10, 2026 (Held in Hong Kong)
* Inquiries: gbj-adminoffice@gbj.or.jp
■ Comment from Joy Gai, Regional Head for Asia Pacific at World Green Building Council (WorldGBC)
"In the Asia Pacific region, leaders who embody vision and translate it into results are powerfully driving the green building movement. This award serves as a platform to highlight and widely publicize the achievements of pioneering individuals, organizations, and projects that accelerate the creation of sustainable, resilient, and equitable built environments across the region."
■ Comment from Yasushi Kinoshita, Representative Director
"Japan's efforts in decarbonization and well-being within the built environment are now attracting keen global attention. This award challenge goes beyond mere recognition; it is an excellent opportunity to share Japan's outstanding solutions with networks in Asia Pacific and around the world, accelerating dialogue towards a sustainable future. We sincerely look forward to ambitious nominations from Japan's frontrunners."
*This release is followed by an English version.
The English version follows the Japanese text.
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**[About the Organization: About Green Building Japan (GBJ)]**
GBJ was established with the aim of becoming a foundation for activities to create sustainable built environments, and it is the member organization of WorldGBC in Japan. Centered on the promotion of green building certifications such as LEED and WELL, GBJ promotes sharing of the latest international information, building networks among experts, and educational activities. Through collaboration with GBCs worldwide, it disseminates unique Japanese technologies and knowledge globally.
This award, presented biennially, recognizes innovative individuals, organizations, and projects that are leading the movement for sustainable architecture (green building) in the Asia Pacific region. GBJ, as the representative member of WorldGBC in Japan, promotes activities to showcase Japan's excellent technologies and leadership to the world through this award.
■ Award Categories
1. Business Leadership in Sustainability Award
○ Developer Category / Industry Category (Design, Construction, Investment, etc.)
2. Leadership in Sustainable Design and Performance Award
○ Five categories including Commercial, Residential, Public/Educational Institutions, etc.
* Automatic entry into the "CDL Special Award" and "Henderson Land Special Award."
3. Green Building Leadership Champion (Individual Award)
○ Individuals who have made exceptional contributions to promoting sustainability in the built environment.
■ Schedule and How to Apply
Applications for this award from within Japan will be handled through GBJ.
Please contact the GBJ Administrative Office (gbj-adminoffice@gbj.or.jp) for application documents and details.
* Application Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026
* Awards Ceremony: December 10, 2026 (Held in Hong Kong)
* Inquiries: gbj-adminoffice@gbj.or.jp
■ Comment from Joy Gai, Regional Head for Asia Pacific at World Green Building Council (WorldGBC)
"In the Asia Pacific region, leaders who embody vision and translate it into results are powerfully driving the green building movement. This award serves as a platform to highlight and widely publicize the achievements of pioneering individuals, organizations, and projects that accelerate the creation of sustainable, resilient, and equitable built environments across the region."
■ Comment from Yasushi Kinoshita, Representative Director
"Japan's efforts in decarbonization and well-being within the built environment are now attracting keen global attention. This award challenge goes beyond mere recognition; it is an excellent opportunity to share Japan's outstanding solutions with networks in Asia Pacific and around the world, accelerating dialogue towards a sustainable future. We sincerely look forward to ambitious nominations from Japan's frontrunners."
*This release is followed by an English version.
The English version follows the Japanese text.
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**[About the Organization: About Green Building Japan (GBJ)]**
GBJ was established with the aim of becoming a foundation for activities to create sustainable built environments, and it is the member organization of WorldGBC in Japan. Centered on the promotion of green building certifications such as LEED and WELL, GBJ promotes sharing of the latest international information, building networks among experts, and educational activities. Through collaboration with GBCs worldwide, it disseminates unique Japanese technologies and knowledge globally.