From sustainability claim to certified proof.
Green Globe, LEED, WELL, and TRUE certification advisory, from gap assessment to submission. We have been a preferred Green Globe partner in MENA for over a decade, with accredited assessors across every major standard.
Anyone can claim green. Few can prove it.
Guests, tenants, investors, and event organizers increasingly screen for recognized certifications, not marketing language. Green Globe, LEED, WELL, and TRUE are independent, audited standards. They turn a sustainability claim into a credential a third party will stand behind.
But certification is won or lost in the detail: the right standard for the asset, evidence assembled to the assessor's requirements, and gaps closed before submission rather than after rejection. That is the work we do.
Seven services. Every major standard.
From choosing the right standard to managing the assessor relationship, we run the certification end to end, across the four standards that matter most in this region.
Green Globe Certification
The standard we are best known for. As a preferred Green Globe partner in MENA for over a decade, we guide hotels, resorts, venues, and attractions through certification of their sustainable operations, assembling the evidence and managing the audit end to end.
Explore Green GlobeLEED Certification
LEED advisory across rating systems, for new construction and existing buildings, from credit strategy to documentation and review.
Explore LEEDWELL Certification
WELL advisory focused on the health and wellbeing of building occupants: air, water, light, comfort, and mind.
Explore WELLTRUE Zero Waste
TRUE certification advisory for operations targeting 90 percent or higher diversion, supported by our waste team and WASTEK data.
Explore TRUEGap Assessment & Strategy
The right standard, the right target level, and a clear-eyed view of the gap before you commit. Certification strategy grounded in the asset.
Documentation & Submission
Evidence assembled to the assessor's requirements, submission managed, and the assessor relationship handled so nothing stalls.
Recertification & Compliance
Keeping the credential current across recertification cycles, with documentation and data maintained between audits.
Four phases. Certified, not rejected.
The methodology below structures every certification engagement. Phase 1 picks the right standard and sizes the gap. Phases 2 to 4 close it and carry the asset through to certification.
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Phase 01
Standard selection and gap assessment
Choose the right certification and target level for the asset, then baseline it against the criteria. The gap assessment shows exactly where the asset stands and what it will take to certify, before anyone commits.
- Standard and target-level recommendation
- Baseline against certification criteria
- Gap analysis and feasibility
- Indicative timeline and effort
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Phase 02
Certification roadmap
Turn the gaps into a plan. Prioritize the actions needed to meet the criteria, define the evidence each one requires, and set a realistic timeline with clear ownership through to submission.
- Prioritized gap-closure actions
- Evidence plan per criterion
- Timeline to submission
- Roles and ownership
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Phase 03
Implementation and documentation
Close the gaps operationally and assemble the evidence to the assessor's standard. We coordinate with our Carbon, Energy, and Waste teams to deliver the underlying performance the criteria require.
- Operational gap closure
- Evidence assembled to assessor requirements
- Coordination with Carbon, Energy, Waste teams
- Pre-submission review
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Phase 04
Submission, audit, and recertification
Manage the submission and the assessor audit through to certification, then keep the credential current. We handle the assessor relationship and support each recertification cycle.
- Submission and assessor liaison
- Audit management to certification
- Documentation maintained between cycles
- Recertification support
A preferred Green Globe partner in MENA.
For over a decade we have guided hotels, resorts, venues, and attractions to Green Globe, alongside accredited assessors for LEED, WELL, and TRUE. We assemble the evidence, close the gaps, and manage the assessor relationship end to end.
Explore our credentials
Platinum Green Globe for a Dubai hotel.
Mövenpick · Dubai · Green Globe certification
Farnek guided Mövenpick to Platinum Green Globe certification, the highest tier of the standard. We ran the gap assessment against the criteria, closed the gaps across operations, assembled the evidence, and managed the audit through to a Platinum result.
Accredited to assess.
We hold accreditation across the certifications that matter most in this region, and we work to the local green-building systems alongside the global standards.
Our team includes Green Globe assessors, LEED APs, WELL APs, and TRUE Advisors.
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Globe - LEED
- WELL
- TRUE
- GSAS
- Estidama
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Sa'fat - BREEAM
Questions decision-makers ask us.
Common questions from hotel owners, developers, asset managers, and operators considering certification. If yours is not here, get in touch below.
Which certification is right for our building: Green Globe, LEED, WELL, or TRUE?
It depends on the asset and the goal. Green Globe suits hotels, resorts, venues, and attractions and certifies sustainable operations. LEED is the leading standard for building design and construction as well as existing buildings. WELL focuses on occupant health and wellbeing. TRUE certifies zero waste operations. We start with a short assessment to recommend the right standard and target level before any commitment.
What is the difference between LEED and WELL?
LEED measures the environmental performance of a building: energy, water, materials, and site. WELL measures how the building affects the people inside it: air and water quality, light, comfort, and wellbeing. They are complementary, and many buildings pursue both. We can advise on a combined pathway where it makes sense.
How long does certification take?
It varies by standard, asset readiness, and target level. An operational certification such as Green Globe can often be achieved within a few months once evidence is in order, while a LEED building certification can run longer and depends on the project stage. We give a realistic timeline after the gap assessment rather than a generic estimate.
Can an existing building be certified, or only new construction?
Existing buildings can absolutely be certified. LEED has a rating system for existing buildings and operations, Green Globe certifies operating assets, and WELL and TRUE both apply to buildings in use. Most of our engagements are with existing, operating assets rather than new construction.
What does Green Globe certification involve?
Green Globe certifies sustainable operations across criteria covering management, environment, social, and cultural performance. It requires documented evidence and an audit. As a preferred Green Globe partner in MENA for over a decade, we assemble the evidence, close gaps against the criteria, and manage the audit through to certification.
How is certification maintained over time?
Most certifications require periodic recertification, typically annual or on a multi-year cycle, with updated evidence and re-audit. We support clients through recertification so the credential does not lapse, and we keep the underlying data and documentation maintained between cycles.
Talk to our certification team.
A 30-minute consultation, no commitment. We walk through which standard fits your asset, the likely gap, and a realistic path to certification.