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“S P Setia’s headquarters in Setia Alam has renewed its GBI Platinum certification with a 94-point score, remaining among only 32 Platinum-rated buildings in Malaysia.”
Kuala Lumpur, 26th June 2026, 03.50pm – S P Setia Bhd has successfully renewed the Green Building Index (GBI) Platinum certification for its corporate headquarters in Setia Alam, reinforcing its position among Malaysia’s highest-performing sustainable buildings.
The headquarters achieved a score of 94 out of 100 under the Green Building Index’s Non-Residential New Construction (NRNC) category, maintaining the highest level of certification available under Malaysia’s national green building rating system.
According to S P Setia, only 32 of approximately 800 GBI-certified buildings nationwide currently hold Platinum status, representing about 4% of all certified buildings.
Recognition for Long-Term Building Performance
Unlike initial green building certifications awarded upon project completion, renewal reflects a building’s continued operational performance over time.
The GBI assessment evaluates buildings across several sustainability criteria, including energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, water efficiency, sustainable site planning and materials management.
Maintaining a Platinum certification indicates that the building continues to meet stringent environmental performance standards through ongoing management and operational practices.
S P Setia president and chief executive officer Datuk Zaini Yusoff said the renewal validates the company’s continued commitment to maintaining high environmental standards at its corporate headquarters.
He added that the recognition reflects the group’s broader approach to incorporating measurable sustainability practices across the developments it builds, manages and occupies.
Sustainable Features
According to the developer, Setia HQ incorporates a range of sustainability initiatives designed to improve environmental performance and resource efficiency.
These include the use of recycled and regionally sourced construction materials, effective construction waste management practices, rainwater harvesting systems, water-efficient fittings, leak detection technology and water monitoring systems.
The building also features extensive landscaping with native and adaptive plant species, alongside open spaces, access to public transport and facilities supporting green mobility, including electric vehicles.
About the Green Building Index
The Green Building Index (GBI) is Malaysia’s recognised green rating tool for buildings and townships.
Administered by Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd, the certification assesses environmental performance across residential, commercial and institutional developments to encourage sustainable design, construction and long-term building operations.
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