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Gulf Organisation for Research and Development

The Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) is a Research and Development (R&D) entity targeting United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on multiple fronts with a focus on environmental sustainability. GORD worked as the sustainability partner for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.[1][2] It is leading the official Qatar Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineer (AEE).[3] Founded in 2009 by Dr. Yousef Alhorr, GORD is also chairing the GSO Technical Committee for Sustainable Buildings (TC17) in GCC Standardization Organization (GSO).[4][5][6] The committee is chartered for developing a regional code consolidating green buildings related standards and schemes. For its initiatives aimed at accelerating climate solutions, GORD has partnered with UN agencies including, UNESCO, UNEP and UNFCCC.[7][8][9] GORD is also the sustainability partner of the International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha.[10][11][12]

Headquartered in Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), GORD's research activities involve RDI in areas of energy efficiency and ecofriendly building materials.[13] Among key outcomes of GORD's research activities is the development of Synergia 7n1, which is a hybrid cooling system that is designed for enclosed and open spaces with minimal carbon footprint compared to traditional air conditioning units.[14][15] 

GORD is the certification body for Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS), which is the Gulf region's fastest growing green building rating system for new projects.[16][17][18][19] By providing ecolabeling, performance testing and accreditation services, GORD is working to enhance the visibility of ecologically responsible products and services. GORD's advisory services cover areas related to sustainability and climate change. The organization also engages in knowledge dissemination and capacity building through workshops, conferences and community engagement programs.[20][21][22][23]   

The organization is collaborating with leading global and regional organizations including Cisco,[24] ASHRAE,[25] Kuwait Public Authority for Housing Welfare, and a range of leading entities in Qatar including banks to promote ESG and green finance solutions.[26]

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  1. ^ "GORD to support delivery of Qatar's carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup". FIFA. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  2. ^ "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM First Sustainability Progress Report" (PDF). FIFA. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Qatar Chapter". Association of Energy Engineers. December 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  4. ^ "GSO organizes the Renewal Energy Program and Energy Storage Technologies". GCC Standardization Organization. 19 November 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  5. ^ "GSO discusses unifying regional standards for green products". Gulf Times. 2 June 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Gulf Meeting in Doha Discusses Unifying Regional Standards in Standard Specifications Field for Green Building Materials, Products". Qatar News Agency. 1 June 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  7. ^ "UNESCO Doha Office and GORD join forces towards Climate Action". UNESCO. 27 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  8. ^ "UNEP, UNFCCC and GORD unveil online Green Events Tool". UNEP. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  9. ^ "New Tool Helps to "Green" Events". UNFCCC. 29 September 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Expo 2023 welcomes GORD as sustainability partner". International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  11. ^ Dwivedi, Ankita (28 September 2023). "Doha Expo: Millions expected for Qatar's green tech event". The National. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  12. ^ "Expo 2023 Doha Qatar | Sustainability". International Association of Horticultural Producers. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  13. ^ "Gulf Organization for Research & Development QSTP- LLC". Qatar Science & Technology Park. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  14. ^ "GORD Receives 2022 Energy Innovation Award". Qatar News Agency. 27 November 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
  15. ^ "GORD Receives 2022 Energy Innovation Award". The Peninsula. 27 November 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  16. ^ Awadh, Omair (27 March 2017). "Sustainability and green building rating systems: LEED, BREEAM, GSAS and Estidama critical analysis". Journal of Building Engineering. 11: 25–29 – via Elsevier Science Direct.
  17. ^ "Qatar's GSAS Turns Other Rating Systems Green". Green Prophet. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  18. ^ "2022 Qatar World Cup: Al Rayyan stadium achieves major sustainability rating". Goal. 12 October 2020. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  19. ^ "What is spurring Qatar to greater design heights?". Construction Week. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  20. ^ Ranevska, Sasha (23 May 2023). "First MENA CCUS Forum To Take Place In Qatar". Carbon Herald. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  21. ^ "GORD welcomes architecture students from Kuwait on GSAS educational tour". Qatar Tribune. 11 April 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
  22. ^ "GORD to launch Sustainability Summit 2018 on in Doha on Oct 2". Qatar Tribune. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  23. ^ "Sustainability Summit 2019". The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation For Energy & Sustainable Development. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
  24. ^ Gandhi, Jamila (5 November 2022). "Forbes Middle East Reveals Its 10th Annual Global Meets Local Ranking". Forbes Middle East. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  25. ^ "GORD and ASHARE sign agreement to fast-track sustainability efforts". Qatar Tribune. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  26. ^ Gros, Marianne (1 December 2022). "Qatar's banks team up with GORD to promote their ESG credentials". EuroMoney. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
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