New Murabba Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the US Green Building Council
New Murabba, a Public Investment Fund company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US Green Building Council (USGBC) in Washington, D.C. The agreement establishes a framework for both organizations to explore potential collaboration in sustainable urban development.
According to a press release issued by the New Murabba today, the two sides will examine how global sustainability frameworks, including LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), could be applied across the development. This includes exploring advanced models such as LEED v5 and LEED for Communities, along with opportunities to strengthen design, construction and operational practices in line with global best practice.
Both organizations will also look at areas such as knowledge exchange, training, sustainable community development and alignment with international benchmarks that support long-term environmental performance. New Murabba has also joined USGBC as a Platinum member, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability leadership.
Chief Business Excellence Officer at New Murabba Eissa Almunif said: “This MoU is an important step in our journey of learning, innovation and sustainability. Working with the US Green Building Council allows us to explore how global best practices can shape the future of New Murabba. Our aim is to create a destination that places people, the planet and long-term prosperity at its center.”
President and CEO of USGBC and Green Build Certification Inc. (GBCI) Peter Templeton said, “We are proud and honored to partner with New Murabba as it creates a new downtown for residents, businesses, and visitors of Riyadh. Through this agreement, we look forward to supporting New Murabba’s commitment to building sustainability and pursuit of LEED certification. And we are excited to work together to share New Murabba’s lessons in leadership and innovation with stakeholders everywhere through education and knowledge exchange.”
The MoU with USGBC lays the foundation for a far‑reaching partnership, with project‑specific agreements and initiatives to follow. New Murabba remains committed to delivering a destination that not only meets international standards but transforms the way cities are built—setting a new standard in sustainability, smart infrastructure and quality of life.
