International WELL Building Institute - IWBI

11/20/2025

Join our upcoming webinar on December 10 (3 p.m. CET/9 a.m. ET) to discover how you can help organizations align health, well-being and social strategies through the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

Together with a group of leaders from the European Parliament, EPRA and Atenor, our IWBI EMEA team will explore how EU regulations continue to shape global norms.

Find details and register now: https://ow.ly/1Sva50XuJK2

11/18/2025

Our own Vice President and Head of Sustainable Finance Minjia Yang breaks down how she sees sustainable finance evolving in the APAC region.

Take a few minutes to hear her highlights and learn why now is the best time to put people–and planet–at the center of your business strategy.

https://ow.ly/Lble50Xtzoe

11/17/2025

This week: Join us for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Tauni Lanier as she dives into hot takes on menopause, her time as a new member of the Governance Council–and so much more.

Dr. Lanier has been at the forefront of many landmark efforts in the sustainability movement, often “authoring the rules” in spaces that are now mainstream. This Wednesday, she will sit down with IWBI President & CEO Rachel Hodgdon to cover personal and professional topics that have shaped her as a WELL Executive.

Thank you to Daikin U.S. for sponsoring the series!

Register now: https://resources.wellcertified.com/webcasts/up-close-with-dr-tauni-lanier/

11/12/2025

In Canada, over 200 million square feet of spaces have enrolled in WELL.

What’s driving this progress toward healthier buildings? Join our own Olesy Alekseev, Canada Country Lead, and Whitney Austin Gray, SVP of Research, as they dive into why health and well-being have become a core pillar for Canadians and why buildings are part of the solution to today’s health crisis—from mental health to climate impacts to return-to-office.

Watch their conversation here: https://youtu.be/zlpDWBDLVxI

From “nice-to-have” to “must-have” — health and well-being is reshaping the way we live and work.Join Canada Country Lead Olesy Alekseev and SVP of Research ...

11/12/2025

InBiot helps projects simplify their WELL IAQ Compliance while maximizing impact.

As an IWBI member participating in our Works with WELL program, InBiot is part of our vast network of product and service providers that support and contribute to the growing WELL movement.

Download their latest WELL IAQ Compliance Guide: https://www.inbiot.es/certification-well

Download our IAQ guide for WELL and get free access to inBiot's demo program to test a MICA device in your project.

11/12/2025

Sydney’s new Metro does more than change how people move—it signals how Australia’s cities will grow, connect and live in the decades ahead."

We're excited to see well-being as a foundational part of Sydney's vision for the future.

Read about their transformation and learn how the WELL Standard plays a role: https://ow.ly/ZY7y50XqcTX

Foster + Partners’ integrated design at Gadigal Station shows how transport can build civic life, not just move it...

11/11/2025

Mark your calendars and meet us in New York City!

Our WELL 2026 Global Event Series kicks off on January 29 with a Flagship Summit at Rudin in the heart of Times Square.

With the healthy building movement evolving every day, our summits provide the opportunity for you to stay tapped into the latest insights, learn from leading experts and connect with local and global networks.

Grab your seat for this premier event while you can: https://ow.ly/o27n50XqcsW

11/07/2025

: Milestone for WELL in Chile!

At Beiersdorf, people come first. The company’s commitment to caring for employee well-being, both physical and mental, led them to embrace the WELL Building Standard, turning that intention into measurable action.

We’re thrilled to celebrate this Santiago, Chile-based organization as the first in the country to achieve WELL Certification at the Gold level. 👏

Through this achievement, Beiersdorf continues to build a workplace that fosters a conscious, active and health-focused community, setting an inspiring example for organizations across Latin America and beyond.

Read their full interview in Spanish. 💬
https://ow.ly/oiHZ50XouH3

11/07/2025

Why WELL stands alone. 🔎

Read the powerful new article by our own Head of Research, Dr. Whitney Austin Gray, which dives into the WELL Standard and its unmatched level of independent, peer-reviewed evidence.

As one of the most-studied standards in the domain of healthy and sustainable buildings, WELL leads the way in evidence-based strategies that result in measurable performance outcomes.

11/06/2025

👥 Meet some of the faces behind our landmark report.

When the authors of the Investing in Health Pays Back Special Report set out to make the business case for healthy buildings and organizations, they knew they were strengthening the foundation of a movement that was already well underway. Over 30 million people are positively affected by WELL spaces everyday.

“As we incorporate each new study and data point, the mounting evidence is undeniable: investing in healthy buildings and organizations is not just good for people—it’s a strategic business advantage that pays back in significant economic outcomes. Unequivocally, deploying health-focused strategies delivers a powerful return on investment.”

Swipe through to hear more from various leading healthy building experts featured in the latest edition of our Investing in Health Pays Back Special Report.

Download the free resource today: https://share.hsforms.com/1-kkZmitkSrCKK7XPFaNqkQ46vxw

11/06/2025

The WELL 2025 event series took us around the world this year. 🌏 From Singapore to London, we felt the energy and passion from our WELL community in every city. Convening local policy leaders, healthy building advocates, academics and executives, our conversations on the stage and beyond sparked new collaborations and tangible strategies for a healthier future.

We're excited to build on this momentum next year with new partnership opportunities.

Are you looking to make an industry-wide impact in 2026? Download our sponsorship prospectus:
https://ow.ly/VfpT50Xnlv2

Connect with our team to explore and customize your sponsorship options:
https://ow.ly/aEOR50Xnlv4

11/05/2025

Maximize your competitive advantage in this year’s GRESB assessment cycle.

Our upcoming webcast, “Driving GRESB performance with WELL,” will help attendees enhance performance scores and unlock competitive financing.

Tune in on Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. AEDT (Nov. 19, 6 p.m. EST) to strengthen your sustainability strategy and reporting.

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/ME9V50XmQEg