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Green Building Services

Expert support for sustainable assets

Expert support for sustainable assets

Across ASEAN, environmental responsibility and measurable building performance are becoming essential requirements for new developments and existing assets. Green Building principles support these priorities by integrating sustainable design, efficient resource use, and responsible construction practices across the entire building lifecycle. 

Whether you are developing a new building, upgrading an existing building, or managing operational performance, TÜV SÜD supports you throughout the green building certification journey.  

 

TÜV SÜD Green Building Certification & Testing Services

We deliver end-to-end support for new construction, major renovations, and in-use buildings across the ASEAN region. 

From early-stage gap analysis and technical review to technical testing, independent third-party verification and certification, our multidisciplinary teams ensure a smooth, reliable, and compliant certification process, aligned with global benchmarks and regional requirements. 

 

Certification Services

We support the world’s leading green building certification schemes such as LEED, EDGE, WELL and BREEAM.  

By working with TÜV SÜD, project owners and developers get expert guidance, global credibility, and efficient certification. This helps reduce risks, optimise costs, and achieve high-performing, sustainable buildings. All with a trusted and technology-agnostic partner. 

  • LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

    Owner: U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

    Coverage: Global (widely adopted across ASEAN)

    LEED is the most internationally recognised green building certification, commonly used by multinational developers, corporate HQs, data centres, hotels, and premium commercial buildings.

    Key focus areas:

    • Energy & atmosphere 
    • Water efficiency
    • Materials & resources
    • Indoor environmental quality (IEQ)
    • Sustainable sites & transport
    • Innovation & regional priority
  • BREEAM – Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

    Owner: BRE (UK) 

    Coverage: Global (originated in the UK)

    BREEAM is a science-based sustainability assessment with strong emphasis on whole life performance, asset management, and operational efficiency.

    Key focus areas:

    • Energy & carbon
    • Health & wellbeing
    • Materials & circularity
    • Water
    • Ecology & land use
    • Management & governance
    • Pollution & transport 
  • WELL – WELL Building Standard

    Owner: International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) 

    Coverage: Global 

    WELL focuses exclusively on occupant health, wellbeing, and productivity, complementing energy and sustainabilitydriven certifications like LEED or TREES. 

    Key focus areas (10 concepts) 

    • Air
    • Water
    • Light
    • Thermal & acoustic comfort
    • Nourishment
    • Movement (fitness)
    • Mental wellbeing
    • Materials & community factors
  • EDGE – Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies

    Owner: IFC (World Bank Group) 

    Coverage: Global, strongly positioned for emerging markets 

    EDGE is a data-driven, cost-efficient green building certification, designed for mass-market adoption and green finance alignment. 

    Core requirement Minimum 20% savings in: 

    • Energy
    • Water
    • Embodied energy in materials (vs. local baseline)

    Certification levels

    • EDGE Certified
    • EDGE Advanced (≥40% energy savings)
    • Zero Carbon (advanced + renewables & offsets) 

 

Testing Services

Our accredited laboratories and regional field teams provide reliable performance testing required for certification, compliance, and sustainability reporting. 

We support clients across construction, infrastructure, industrial, and consumer sectors with end-to-end testing capabilities, from material and component testing to advanced performance, durability, and safety evaluations. Our experts ensure that every test aligns with relevant local and international standards, helping businesses reduce risk, accelerate market entry, and demonstrate full regulatory conformity. 

  • Green Building Materials Testing

    Used to support Green Mark, LEED, WELL, BREEAM credits

    • Low-VOC emissions testing (paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants)
    • Thermal performance of insulation materials
    • Recycled content and material conformity testing
    • Fire performance of sustainable materials (reaction to fire, fire resistance) 
  • Façade & Envelope Performance Testing

    Required under Green Mark, authority approvals, and ESG risk control 

    • Fire resistance testing (doors, walls, partitions, façades)
    • Reaction to fire testing of materials
    • Smoke & heat release testing
    • Support for SCDF Product Listing Scheme (SG)
  • Acoustic & Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Testing

    Supports WELL, Green Mark, LEED IEQ credits

    • Sound insulation & noise control testing
    • Acoustic comfort assessment
    • On-site acoustic verification  

 

Why Choose TÜV SÜD

Pictogram in .SVG for Global ExpertsRegional expertise, global credibility 
Our specialists combine deep technical knowledge with hands-on experience across ASEAN markets.

 

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As a trusted third-party organisation, we deliver objective testing, transparent verification, and reliable certification outcomes.

  

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From early design advice to testing, verification, and certification, we provide a seamless, single partner solution.

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