FAQ
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What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and why does my building need one?
An EPC measures a building’s energy efficiency and assigns a rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient).
In South Africa, certain buildings are legally required to have an EPC displayed by December 2025 in accordance with SANS 1544 and SANS 10400-XA standards. Read our latest article on EPCs are driving sustainability at global scale here
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How can GreenBDG help my property portfolio comply with ESG reporting requirements?
We provide ESG advisory services, smart metering integration, and carbon footprint analysis to help property owners track, manage, and report on environmental performance—aligning with global frameworks such as GRI, SASB, and the IFC Performance Standards.
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What makes GreenBDG Africa different from other sustainability consultancies?
Our track record includes award-winning projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, hands-on stakeholder engagement through initiatives like the Green Café, and deep technical expertise in green building certifications, policy, and climate-aligned design
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Do you offer services for EDGE, Green Star, or LEED certification?
Yes, our team is trained and accredited in delivering EDGE, Green Star SA, and LEED consulting—helping clients design and retrofit buildings that meet the highest global sustainability standards.
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Can you help us improve our building’s water efficiency and resilience?
We offer water audits, smart metering, greywater reuse strategies, rain harvesting designs, and green lease clauses—all developed and refined through our Green Café forums and real-world implementation. Here is a video on how we are helping clients achieve water resilience.
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Do you work outside South Africa?
Yes. Our team has led projects and provided technical advisory in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and beyond—supporting climate-resilient infrastructure, energy strategy, and ESG capacity building across the continent.