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International Green Building Certification

Building Certification in New Tashkent: Requirements for Investors

The development of New Tashkent is accompanied by requirements not only for architecture and urban planning solutions, but also for energy efficiency, environmental performance, and the application of international green building standards. The Directorate for the Construction of New Tashkent under the Cabinet of Ministers issues investors, when purchasing a land lot, an official requirement […]

27.09.2026 7 min

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Which Building Certification System Should You Choose? EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, WELL

Choosing a Building Certification System: EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, or WELL? Advantages and Limitations of Building Certification Systems LEED Standard LEED is one of the most widely used building certification systems in the world. One of its key distinguishing features is its strong focus on energy efficiency and the consistency of its requirements worldwide. For example, […]

26.09.2026 6 min

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Climate and ESG

Improving the Efficiency and Decarbonization of Cement Plants in Uzbekistan

The cement industry of Uzbekistan today is in a situation where modernization is becoming not only a matter of decarbonization, but also a matter of economic sustainability and competitiveness of enterprises. In this article: Market analysis, regulatory documents and legislation What CO₂ emissions from cement production consist of Coal — a carbon and economic risk […]

25.09.2026 23 min

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Climate and ESG

Decarbonization of the Cement Industry, the CBAM Mechanism and Financing

Concrete is one of the most widely used man-made materials. But its main component, cement, is associated with approximately 7% of global CO₂ emissions. Global emissions from the cement and concrete sector exceed 2.5 billion tons of CO₂ per year. Urbanization continues, the population is growing, and demand for housing and construction materials is increasing. […]

19.08.2026 18 min

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Measurements, CBAM, Fertilizers

Conducting measurements to monitor N₂O emissions for the CBAM declaration, ‘Fertilisers’ category From the CBAM methodology… If emissions of N₂O are generated in the fertiliser-production sector as a result of a technological process rather than fuel combustion, the operator must monitor them using a continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) installed at an appropriate measurement point. […]

27.07.2026 10 min

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International Green Building Certification

Taisei Technology Center: A LEED Platinum Building of the Future and Circular Architecture in Action

The Taisei Technology Center is Taisei Corporation’s research campus in Yokohama, Japan. Its centerpiece is the ZEB Demonstration Building — Taisei’s Urban ZEB, an office building certified LEED-NC Platinum, rated S, the highest CASBEE rating, and awarded a 5-Star BELS rating. The building operates as a living laboratory where Taisei tests zero-energy building technologies and […]

23.07.2026 11 min

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Finance and Decarbonization

Decarbonization in Uzbekistan, the International Regulatory Agenda, and Chinese Investment

Uzbekistan holds a leading position in Central Asia in shaping the country’s international sustainable-development agenda, thereby helping to attract capital from international financial institutions and private investment. Uzbekistan is moving from the stage of attracting investment to the stage of institutionalising investment. This reflects not only a clear intention and determination to attract capital (investment) […]

18.07.2026 4 min

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Finance and Investment

Building Regulations Atlas: What Uzbekistan’s Country Profile Shows

The World Bank Group / GFDRR has introduced the Building Regulations Atlas — a new open platform that makes data on building regulations in different countries more accessible and actionable for government authorities, experts, developers, and international organizations. The Atlas consolidates data on resilience, energy efficiency, and regulation of the built environment across more than […]

08.07.2026 5 min

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URBAN Territories

Cultural Codes: A Sense of Safety

Observation In Uzbekistan, I felt a distinctive sense of safety. Not safety in the sense of perfect order or written regulations and procedures, but a different kind of safety — human safety. This feeling appears almost immediately. People welcome you, talk to you, invite you in, and smile. It is as though you are included […]

03.07.2026 4 min

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Engineering and Energy Efficiency

Energy Audit and Urban Energy Efficiency: How to Reduce Costs and Increase Property Investment Attractiveness

Energy audit — the first step toward reducing costs and achieving sustainable development Rising energy tariffs, stricter requirements for the environmental performance of projects, and the need to reduce operating expenses make energy audits one of the most sought-after tools for businesses, developers, and government organizations. Today, an energy audit makes it possible not only […]

21.06.2026 4 min

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URBAN Territories

Territory Development and Urban Planning: How Master Planning and Building Certification Shape the Future of Uzbekistan

Territory development — the foundation of sustainable economic growth Modern cities compete not only for investment, but also for residents’ quality of life. This is why territory development is becoming one of the key factors in the successful socioeconomic growth of regions and cities. A well-planned territory makes it possible to use land resources efficiently, […]

21.06.2026 4 min

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Climate and ESG

What is CBAM?

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an initiative of the European Union (EU) that has attracted significant interest and attention worldwide. Russian companies are also monitoring the European Union’s climate regulatory framework, as it is part of the global economy in which Russian organizations also operate. CBAM is a mechanism developed by the EU to […]

10.06.2026 8 min

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