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]

## References

1. ↑ "GORD to support delivery of Qatar's carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup". 4 November 2019. https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/qatar2022/news/gord-to-support-delivery-of-qatar-s-carbon-neutral-fifa-world-cuptm.
2. ↑ "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM First Sustainability Progress Report". 19 October 2020. https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/4710ffeccb27c535/original/qlsdbl7ipsax0ndjqyup-pdf.pdf.
3. ↑ "Qatar Chapter". December 2021. https://www.aeecenter.org/listing/qatar-chapter/.
4. ↑ "GSO organizes the Renewal Energy Program and Energy Storage Technologies". 19 November 2017. https://www.gso.org.sa/en/media/2017/11/gso-to-organize-the-renewal-energy-program-and-energy-storage-technologies/.
5. ↑ "GSO discusses unifying regional standards for green products". Gulf Times. 2 June 2022. https://www.gulf-times.com/story/718352/gso-discusses-unifying-regional-standards-for-green-products.
6. ↑ "Gulf Meeting in Doha Discusses Unifying Regional Standards in Standard Specifications Field for Green Building Materials, Products". Qatar News Agency. 1 June 2022. https://www.qna.org.qa/en/News Area/News/2022-06/01/0050-gulf-meeting-in-doha-discusses-unifying-regional-standards-in-standard-specifications-field-for-green-building-materials,-products.
7. ↑ "UNESCO Doha Office and GORD join forces towards Climate Action". 27 October 2019. https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-doha-office-and-gord-join-forces-towards-climate-action.
8. ↑ "UNEP, UNFCCC and GORD unveil online Green Events Tool". 20 September 2022. https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/unep-unfccc-and-gord-unveil-online-green-events-tool.
9. ↑ "New Tool Helps to "Green" Events". 29 September 2022. https://unfccc.int/news/new-tool-helps-to-green-events.
10. ↑ "Expo 2023 welcomes GORD as sustainability partner". 16 June 2023. https://www.dohaexpo2023.gov.qa/en/repositories/news/expo-2023-welcomes-gord-as-sustainability-partner/.
11. ↑ Dwivedi, Ankita (28 September 2023). "Doha Expo: Millions expected for Qatar's green tech event". The National. https://www.thenationalnews.com/gulf-news/2023/09/28/doha-expo-three-million-visitors-expected-for-qatars-green-tech-event/.
12. ↑ "Expo 2023 Doha Qatar | Sustainability". 11 December 2023. https://aiph.org/expo-2023-doha-qatar-sustainability/.
13. ↑ "Gulf Organization for Research & Development QSTP- LLC". 10 June 2020. https://qstp.org.qa/companies/gulf-organization-for-research-development-qstp-llc/.
14. ↑ "GORD Receives 2022 Energy Innovation Award". Qatar News Agency. 27 November 2022. https://www.qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2022-11/27/0066-gord-receives-2022-energy-innovation-award.
15. ↑ "GORD Receives 2022 Energy Innovation Award". The Peninsula. 27 November 2022. https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/27/11/2022/gord-receives-2022-energy-innovation-award.
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. doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2017.03.010. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352710216301152.
17. ↑ "Qatar's GSAS Turns Other Rating Systems Green". 22 June 2012. https://www.greenprophet.com/2012/06/qatar-green-rating-qsas/.
18. ↑ "2022 Qatar World Cup: Al Rayyan stadium achieves major sustainability rating". Goal. 12 October 2020. https://www.goal.com/en/news/2022-qatar-world-cup-al-rayyan-stadium-achieves-major-sustainability-rating/gyejzdsz32xk18hr1km1rudg7.
19. ↑ "What is spurring Qatar to greater design heights?". Construction Week. 14 July 2016. https://www.constructionweekonline.com/projects-tenders/article-40001-what-is-spurring-qatar-to-greater-design-heights.
20. ↑ Ranevska, Sasha (23 May 2023). "First MENA CCUS Forum To Take Place In Qatar". Carbon Herald. https://carbonherald.com/first-mena-ccus-forum-to-take-place-in-qatar/.
21. ↑ "GORD welcomes architecture students from Kuwait on GSAS educational tour". Qatar Tribune. 11 April 2022. https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/232744/NATION/GORD-welcomes-architecture-students-from-Kuwait-on-GSAS-educational-tour.
22. ↑ "GORD to launch Sustainability Summit 2018 on in Doha on Oct 2". Qatar Tribune. 16 April 2018. https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/120952/BUSINESS/GORD-to-launch-Sustainability-Summit-2018-on-in-Doha-on-Oct-23.
23. ↑ "Sustainability Summit 2019". 15 October 2019. https://www.abhafoundation.org/events_detail/event-2019-10-15-53.
24. ↑ Gandhi, Jamila (5 November 2022). "Forbes Middle East Reveals Its 10th Annual Global Meets Local Ranking". https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/leadership/forbes-middle-east-reveals-its-10th-annual-global-meets-local-ranking.
25. ↑ "GORD and ASHARE sign agreement to fast-track sustainability efforts". Qatar Tribune. 30 January 2020. https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/182087/NATION/GORD-and-ASHARE-sign-agreement-to-fast-track-sustainability-efforts.
26. ↑ Gros, Marianne (1 December 2022). "Qatar's banks team up with GORD to promote their ESG credentials". EuroMoney. https://www.euromoney.com/article/2ayhs7hv4k4y9ttfe251c/esg/qatars-banks-team-up-with-gord-to-promote-their-esg-credentials.

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