Fifteen years ago, sustainability was a visionary move in an emerging market. Today, it’s a strategic necessity. BuildGreen has been at the forefront of this transformation — from Romania’s first green certifications to leading ESG innovation across Europe.
On March 27th, 2025, BuildGreen marked this journey in the built environment with an anniversary event, hosted at 14th LANE in Bucharest, gathering developers, investors, architects, entrepreneurs, and ESG professionals who continue to shape the future of real estate and construction in the region.
Held under the theme “15 Years of Making It Happen. Sustainable”, the evening was more than a celebration, it was a moment to reflect on the progress made and look ahead toward the next frontier of climate-focused innovation. The event was part of CIJ Europe’s real estate networking series in Romania.
From vision to impact
With a track record of over 500 certified projects across 27 countries, more than 12,5 million square meters of sustainable space, and €14 billion in green investment value, BuildGreen has become a trusted partner for companies embracing ESG transformation. “We’ve always believed that sustainability is not just about compliance, but about relevance. That relevance grows with every project that inspires change.” Răzvan Nica, Founder & Managing Director, BuildGreen
A regional journey, built project by project
Founded in 2010 as the first licensed BREEAM assessor in Romania, BuildGreen was born out of a visionary commitment to green transformation. What began as a bold step in an emerging market evolved into Central and Eastern Europe’s leading consultancy for ESG and green building certification. Over the years, BuildGreen has consistently delivered firsts, setting standards, building trust, and enabling impact across multiple sectors and geographies.
Defining moments that shaped a market
From Romania’s first LEED Platinum building to the country’s first WELL and EDGE certifications, BuildGreen has consistently set benchmarks for sustainable development. Over the years, the company has delivered high-impact ESG consultancy across office, industrial, residential, retail, and mixed-use developments, building long-term partnerships with some of the region’s most forward-thinking developers and investors. Today, BuildGreen is more than a certification consultant, it’s a strategic partner in long-term ESG transformation.
- 2009–2010: First green building certifications in Romania (Euro Tower) and Czech Republic (Karlovarska Business Park); BuildGreen is founded.
- 2016–2017: Romania’s first LEED Platinum building (Globalworth Tower); NEPI Rockcastle selects BuildGreen as ESG partner for its entire CEE portfolio.
- 2019: Partner with UK-based Green-gain; first EDGE certification (Renault R&D Center); first certified residential development (Luxuria); Răzvan Nica becomes BREEAM International Quality Auditor.
- 2020: First WELL-certified building in Romania (MIRO Office); BREEAM Outstanding for The Flow Building in Prague.
- 2021: Carbon neutrality becomes the new strategic imperative.
- 2022: Globalwoth Square – BREEAM Outstanding, 3rd place in the world
Scaling smart ESG: from strategy to technology
As ESG evolves from a regulatory requirement into a strategic business driver, BuildGreen continues to help organizations future-proof their operations through intelligent, actionable, and measurable sustainability strategies. At the heart of this evolution is CarbonTool, a digital platform that simplifies decarbonization, bringing precision to Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions measurement, management and informed, sustainable decision-making. Designed to be intuitive and standards-aligned, CarbonTool empowers companies to shift ESG from a compliance burden into a competitive asset.
Looking forward: making impact measurable
BuildGreen’s first 15 years have laid a strong foundation for the decade ahead, one where resilience, clarity, and measurable impact will define leadership in real estate. As markets demand greater accountability, BuildGreen is ready to lead with bold vision, trusted expertise, and technology-driven solutions. Because the future of sustainability isn’t just about reducing negative impact. It’s about creating value through transparency, performance, and purpose.
