GMG Holding Group held a workshop for members of its management and partner companies at the headquarters of the Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD). The workshop was moderated by experts from GORD who shared insights on sustainable urban development in Qatar.
The workshop discussed the application of the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) standards, which is applied by GORD, in GMG Holding Group projects in Qatar.
Sheikh Jabr bin Mansour bin Jabr Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GMG Holding Group, said: “Gord currently plays a major role across the region in terms of sustainability initiatives and mitigation of carbon emissions. We are pleased to see that our collaboration with Gord is moving in the right direction. GMG Holding Group is committed to raising its environmental performance and enhancing its ability to implement best practices across its various projects.”
For his part, Dr. Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Horr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GORD, said: “The idea of sustainable buildings has gone from being optional to being necessary in our global efforts to combat climate change, after it was optional in the past. Workshops like this are pivotal in facilitating knowledge exchange and capacity building, providing industry leaders like GMG Holding with the advanced tools and expertise needed to implement low carbon building solutions. By integrating sustainability principles with GSAS, GEM Group GE Holding not only promotes Qatar’s environmental goals but also sets a high standard for the entire region. At GORD, we are committed to supporting green projects to create a collaborative culture where innovations flourish and environmental sustainability becomes the norm.”
