The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), has launched the ASEAN BUILT Platform to mobilise investment in sustainable buildings. Unveiled at the 25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum in Kuala Lumpur on 17 October 2025, this initiative seeks to address the region’s growing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
The platform, developed under the Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition Project and funded by Germany’s International Climate Initiative, serves as a one-stop shop for unlocking investment in sustainable buildings. It offers tools such as a project database, a low carbon calculator, investment matchmaking, and a knowledge-sharing hub. These features aim to connect stakeholders and provide data-driven insights to facilitate investment in energy-efficient solutions.
Buildings currently account for 22% of ASEAN’s energy consumption, a figure expected to rise by 56% by 2050. The ASEAN BUILT Platform is integral to the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation 2026–2030, which targets a 40% reduction in energy intensity by 2030. Dato’ Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood, Executive Director of ACE, stated, “This platform helps close the investment gap by connecting project developers with investors, accelerating the flow of capital towards energy-efficient solutions.”
The initiative is expected to develop a pipeline of bankable projects over the next two years, aiming to evolve into a self-sustaining ecosystem by 2028. This launch underscores ASEAN’s commitment to meeting its energy and climate goals, signalling readiness to mobilise green investment at scale.
