The Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) is an RDI entity spearheading MENA region’s sustainability milieu. Its key operations include R&D, standards setting, green buildings certification, accreditation services, voluntary carbon markets, performance testing, knowledge dissemination and advisory services on sustainability and climate change in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization operates through five centers of excellence, namely GSAS Trust, GORD Institute, GORD Academy, GORD LABS and GORD Advisory, and two affiliates – Global Carbon Council and Global Accreditation Bureau. GSAS Trust is responsible for the development and implementation of the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) – MENA’s first performance-based green building certification system. GORD Academy fosters knowledge dissemination through training and education programs aimed at green building skills and in-depth understanding of climate actions and decarbonization. GORD Institute is a research hub that develops novel technologies fostering sustainable development in the built environment. GORD LABS is an internally accredited, third-party testing facility offering high-quality and reliable testing for energy efficiency and performance of ACs, luminaires and home appliances. GORD Advisory helps organizations optimize their strategies and operations to reach environmental excellence and guides them in their carbon mitigation efforts. Global Carbon Council (GCC) is MENA region's first voluntary carbon market with international reach. It facilitates global stakeholders in implementing climate actions through a voluntary carbon offsetting program. Global Accreditation Bureau (GAB) is the first accreditation body established in Qatar as an independent legal entity that provides accreditation to third-party conformity assessment certification bodies.