EDGE Version 2 will retire by December 2025. Here’s what project applicants need to know.
To all project applicants, developers, client representatives, EDGE Experts, and EDGE Auditors:
GBCSA would like to issue a crucial reminder regarding the retirement of EDGE Version 2. The IFC has announced that EDGE Version 2 will officially be retired in December 2025. This means that all projects registered or Preliminary Certified under EDGE Version 2 must achieve Final EDGE Certification (Post-Construction) by December 2025.
Failure to meet this deadline will require projects to transition to EDGE Version 3 (or the version available at that time), which may affect project compliance and certification outcomes.
Key Deadlines to Note:
- EDGE App Version 2 Retirement: December 2025
- Final EDGE Certification Submission Deadline: Round 2 submissions will be accepted until 3 November 2025
- Audit Submission Recommended Timeline: Projects should ideally submit for Audit by July/August 2025 to ensure Final EDGE Certification is achieved before December 2025.
GBCSA, along with EDGE Experts and EDGE Auditors have been advising clients on this timeline, and this serves as an additional reminder to ensure all affected projects take appropriate action. Projects that have not yet achieved Preliminary Certification are particularly urged to review their progress and plan accordingly to either meet the required deadlines or transition to a later Version.
GBCSA has proactively communicated the IFC’s decision to expire EDGE Version 2 to all project applicants since 2022. We strongly encourage all stakeholders to plan ahead to avoid any compliance risks or certification disruptions.
Additional details are available at EDGE V2 is Retiring – Replaced by EDGE V3.
For any queries or further assistance, please contact the GBCSA team.
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