The Secretariat of the Environment (Sedema) of Mexico City issued the guidelines of the Sustainable Building Certification Program (PCES) that aims to promote and encourage the reduction of polluting emissions; as well as the efficient use of natural resources during the design, construction and operation of buildings in the metropolis.

This new program is aimed at the city's buildings in design, construction and operation stages; They are intended for the following uses: housing, commercial, service, recreational, shows and mixed uses.

In addition, it leaves the program created since 2008 without effects and contemplates the inclusion of more types of buildings as well as an update of the sustainability criteria and the integration of a mandatory aspect.

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