Green Mark for Interiors
Certification Scheme
To support Singapore’s sustainability goals under the Green Building Master Plan, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) have introduced the new Green Mark for Interiors (GMI) scheme.
This latest edition unifies the five BCA Green Mark user-centric schemes that had been offered in the past and offers a fresh approach to achieve sustainability for the following interior spaces with one integrated standard:
- Commercial Offices
- Restaurants
- Retail Spaces
- Supermarkets
- Laboratories
The Green Mark for Interiors (GMI) is designed for interior fit-out projects, enabling environmentally-friendly spaces, sustainable operations, and enhanced occupant health and wellbeing. It complements the broader BCA Green Mark building certification scheme.
SGBC has been designated by BCA to provide administration, assessment and certification services for GMI applications. For more details on the GMI certification scheme, application guidelines and fee structure, please visit the GMI Certification Portal.
GMI certification provides a benchmark for sustainable interiors that are both climate-responsive and people-centric. Green interiors complement green buildings by extending sustainable design principles indoors and driving positive outcomes through collaboration across the fit-out industry value chain, bringing together:
- Real estate & leasing managers
- Sustainability managers & consultants
- Design consultants & fit-out contractors
- Material and equipment manufacturers
- Building management technology developers
- Operation & maintenance providers
- Waste management providers
Key benefits of GMI certification:
- Provides a blueprint for environmentally-friendly design and fit-outs for interiors, and aligns with national frameworks such as the Singapore Green Building Masterplan, the Go 25 national movement, and other initiatives.
- Provides strategies to futureproof operations and builds resilience against rising energy costs.
- Promotes healthier and active work environment.
- Enhances ESG credentials in alignment with sustainability reporting standards.
- Complements landlord’s and tenant’s sustainability programmes and green lease engagements.
The GMI certification ratings are Gold, GoldPLUS, Platinum and Platinum ZE (zero energy).
GMI assessment is conducted based on interior area defined by the lease boundary, and provides opportunities for profiling in five sustainability performance sections. Details on ratings requirement and assessment methodology can be found in the Assessment Criteria and Scoresheet.
GMI certification follows a five-step process. Applications can be submitted through the GMI Certification Portal, after which the SGBC team will reach out for guidance through each stage of the certification process. Successful applications will receive a Letter of Award, and a Green Mark for Interiors certificate, valid for five years.
The Green Mark for Interiors certification scheme administered by SGBC will commence on 1 Nov. 2025. BCA will cease accepting applications for Green Mark user-centric schemes with effect from 1 Nov. 2025.
Manage GMI certifications on the GMI Certification Portal.