Gord awards GSAS certificate to Kuwait Finance House

Gord awards GSAS certificate to Kuwait Finance House

Qatar’s Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (Gord) has awarded Kuwait Finance House (KFH) with Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) certificate for sustainable building operations.

Having received the GSAS award with Gold rating, KFH has become the first bank in Kuwait to receive this recognition. Adopted by multisectoral organisations within GCC countries, Qatar’s homegrown GSAS framework has become the fastest growing green building rating system for new developments in the Gulf region.

The certificate presentation ceremony was held at KFH Auto showroom in the presence of the acting GCEO, AbdulWahab Essa AlRushood, Gord chairman, Dr Yousef Alhorr, CEO of the National Technology Enterprises Co, Anas Mirza, in addition to members of KFH executive management.

Dr Alhorr said that KFH Auto showroom has earned this award, which comprises 10 main important standards, following several assessments and inspections and reviews of the documents

“All signs of sustainability are clearly apparent in the showroom on the first visit including natural lighting, internal environment, ventilation and power consumption system. Undoubtedly, these factors create hope and inspiration for the existence of such environment friendly giant buildings,” he said.

Al-Falah, reiterated that KFH Auto showroom is just an initial step and an integrated and