LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is a green building certification program

that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices. To receive LEED certification, building
projects satisfy prerequisites and earn points to achieve different levels of certification: Certified,
Silver, Gold and Platinum. Learn more about LEED certification

LEED prerequisites and credits differ for each rating system, and teams choose the best fit for their
project. LEED is available for both new construction and existing buildings and for all building types
ranging from commercial office spaces, retail, warehouses, data centers, health facilities, interior fitouts, core & shell development, as well as homes, communities and entire neighborhoods. Used in
150+ countries today, LEED is the only global rating system that offers regional approaches to
environmental and building issues and local resources to help projects on the ground, wherever they
are. Learn more in the LEED digital marketing brochure

Proven performance: LEED saves money and energy, reduces water consumption,
improves indoor air quality, facilitates better product & material choices, and drives innovation. Thirdparty certification by GBCI verifies that your project is designed, built and operating the way it was
intended. It is also your first step toward managing your building through its entire lifecycle.

Continuous improvement: Behind the LEED program is an immense infrastructure

developed to support the leaders in the industry as they innovate and create cutting-edge, high
performance buildings. We make significant investments each year to maintain, operate and improve
LEED and its delivery.

Lifetime of returns: LEED-certified buildings cost less to operate, reducing energy and
water bills by as much as 40%. Businesses and organizations across the globe use LEED to
increase the efficiency of their buildings, freeing up valuable resources that can be used to create
new jobs, attract and retain top talent, expand operations and invest in emerging technologies.
LEED buildings have faster lease-up rates and may qualify for a host of incentives like tax rebates
and zoning allowances. Not to mention they retain higher property values. GBCI administers the
LEED certification program, performing third-party technical reviews and verification of registered
projects to determine if they have met the standards set forth by the LEED rating system. Dedicated
technical experts ensure building certification meets the highest levels of quality and integrity.

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PEER

Technology is blurring the lines between demand and supply in the building and power industries,
driving the need for a more integrated understanding of the essential interplay between buildings
and energy generation, transmission, and distribution systems. PEER is a dynamic, adaptive rating
process designed to measure and improve sustainable power system performance.

PEER seeks to enhance this interconnectedness and transform the power industry by forging crosssector, outcome-driven collaboration, and leveraging emerging technologies, policies, and consumer
understanding. Modeled after LEED, PEER is the driving force behind USGBC's vision to transform
the way power systems are regulated, designed and operated.

PEER represents an exciting new opportunity for:

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Building industry professionals working to make buildings more responsive to

emerging distributed generation, micro-grid, demand response and islanding technologies.

Power systems in search of competitive advantage through enhanced performance

and demonstrated, meaningful outcomes.

Power industry professionals seeking to leverage the capability of buildings to

address peak load, reliability, efficiency, and safety challenges.

Learn more about PEER

WELL Building Standard

The WELL Building Standard is a performance-based system for measuring, certifying and
monitoring features of the built environment that impact human health and well-being, through air,
water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind.

Grounded in a body of medical research that explores the connection between the buildings where
we spend more than 90 percent of our time and the health and wellness of its occupants, WELL
certification and LEED certification go hand in hand.

WELL focuses on how the physical built environment supports human health, productivity, well-being
and comfort, marrying best practices in design and construction with evidence-based health and
wellness interventions. Certification allows building owners and employers to know that their space
is promoting health and well-being as it was designed and intended.

Future refinements of WELL will address the specific requirements of multifamily residences, retail
and restaurants, sports facilities and convention centers, schools and healthcare facilities. Projects
representing these typologies are invited to register and join our ongoing pilot process. WELL is the
culmination of seven years of rigorous research in collaboration with leading physicians, scientists
and industry professionals.

WELL was pioneered by Delos; is managed and administered by the International WELL Building
Institute (IWBI); and is third-party certified through IWBIs collaboration with GBCI. For projects that
have already been LEED-certified, USGBC will align WELL with the LEED Dynamic Plaque and
LEED existing building recertification.

Learn more about WELL

Professional Credentialing
GBCI develops and administers the ANSI 17024 accredited LEED professional credential exams,
which include the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP with specialty credentials, as well as the
LEED for Homes Green Rater and LEED Project Reviewer professional certificates. Learn more
about LEED professional credentials

GBCI also oversees the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) for LEED professionals. Continuing
education keeps LEED professionals at the forefront of the green building industry, driving ongoing
excellence in the marketplace and ensuring that LEED professionals are the most qualified in the
field.

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About GBCI
Mission

GBCI is the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green building industry
performance and practice globally and ensuring global competitiveness and reduced environmental
impact through its voluntary certification and credentialing standards.

Vision

Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a
generation.

Guiding Principles

Assuring Validity and Quality: We ensure rigor in the design, development and
implementation of the processes we use to measure green building performance (certification) and
green building practice (credentialing). Our approaches and methodologies are designed for
consistency and objectivity to assure the validity of our certifications and credentials.

Ensuring Transparency and Clarity: We are open and authentic in the way we do
business and the information we make available. We operate within the standards and guidelines of
our business. The way we conduct our businesswith a deep sense of integrity and ethical
responsibilitycreates a sense of predictability in the marketplace. Our stakeholders know what
they can expect from us.

Adapting to Change: We practice continuous improvement and adapt to the

changing needs of the global marketplace, advancing our knowledge and expertise to move the
green building industry forward.

Providing Excellence in Service: Our focus is on building relationships with those

we serve. We provide excellence through highquality responsiveness to our clients and customers.
Our goal is to support and partner with our stakeholders for the longterm.

Driving Change to Create a Lasting Impact on the World: We affect the green
building environment in an enduring way by verifying knowledge and performance. We influence
longterm beneficial change by focusing on results that matter and recognizing leadership in the
field. We feel a personal and organizational responsibility for creating global change that is
economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable and lasting.