Vietnam Green Building Council’s mission statement declares the council as “Driving towards a Sustainable Built Environment”. The statement encompasses the following aims: - To be the focal point for academia, government and private sector to promote a more sustainable and adaptive built environment. - To build capacity and define green building metrics to drive the market transformation and the following objectives: * Developing a set of green building tools – LOTUS Rating Tools * Defining and implementing an Official Green Consultant training and exam program (LOTUS Accredited Professional) * Create a Green Database (products and services) * Continuing long-term research on climate change resilience for the building environment * Strengthening ties with academia, government and private sector partners * Enhancing awareness of green building practice through workshops and online resources
