Green Mark for Interiors
Certification Scheme
To support the country’s sustainability goals under the Singapore 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) certification scheme.
This latest edition unifies the five BCA Green Mark User-Centric Schemes and offers a fresh approach to achieve sustainability for the following interior spaces with one integrated standard:
- Commercial Offices
- Laboratories
- Supermarkets
- Restaurants
- Retail Spaces
The Green Mark for Interiors (GMI) is designed for interior fit-out projects, enabling them to achieve greener spaces, sustainable operations, and enhanced occupant health and wellbeing. It complements the broader BCA Green Mark building certification scheme.
SGBC is licensed by BCA to provide the 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.
In addition to offering recognitions of sustainable interiors, GMI certification aspires to jumpstart collaborative forces between tenants and landlords towards holistic green building performance, and supports stakeholders in sustainability practices along the fit-out industry value chain:
- 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 eco-conscious design and fit-outs for interiors, and aligns with national directives such as the Singapore Green Building Masterplan, the Go 25 National Movement, and other initiatives.
- Provides strategies to future proof interiors operations and enhance resilience against rising energy costs.
- Promotes healthier and active work environment.
- Helps to build up corporate ESG credentials in line with recognized sustainability reporting standards.
- Complements landlord’s and tenant’s internal sustainability programs 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 designated by the lease boundary, and in five sustainability performance sections. Details on ratings requirement and assessment methodology can be found in the Assessment Criteria and Scoresheet.
GMI certification is conducted over a five-step process. Applications may be submitted at the GMI Cerrtification Portal and the SGBC team will be in contact to facilitate your certification process. Successful applications will be presented with a Letter of Award, and a Green Mark for Interiors certificate that is valid for five years.
Manage GMI certifications – apply, renew, and more – on the GMI Certification Portal.