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U.S. Green Building Council

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Market Research Report: U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)



Company Overview


  • Name: U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

  • Mission: To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. Their vision is for buildings and communities to regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation.

  • Founded: April 1993

  • Founders: Rick Fedrizzi, David Gottfried, and Mike Italiano

  • Key People:

  • Anyeley Hallová, Chair

  • Marwa Zaatari, Ph.D., Vice Chair

  • Peter Templeton, President and CEO

  • Headquarters: Washington, D.C.

  • Number of Employees: No information is available

  • Revenue: No information is available

  • Known For: The organization is globally recognized for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification system used for rating green buildings.


Products


  • LEED Certification:

  • LEED is the most widely used green building rating system globally.

  • Provides a framework to create healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings.

  • LEED certification is a global symbol of sustainability achievement.

  • Programs and Tools:

  • Arc: Provides performance data.

  • Center for Green Schools: Drives transformation of all schools into healthy, sustainable learning environments.

  • GBCI (Green Building Certification Inc.): Provides certification and credentialing services.

  • Greenbuild: The world's largest green building conference.


Recent Developments


  • New Products/Features:

  • LEED v5: The latest version addressing crucial issues such as equity, health, ecosystems, and resilience.

  • Advancements in Electrification: Promoting electrification strategies as key solutions for building decarbonization.

  • Partnerships:

  • Collaborations with the Bank of America for the LEED for Cities Certification Cohort.

  • New Initiatives:

  • Announced the triple certification (LEED, TRUE, WELL) of their headquarters in Washington, D.C.

  • Green Schools Conference, focusing on sustainable school initiatives.


Additional Information


  • Education and Membership: USGBC offers educational resources and professional credential programs for individuals and organizations, fostering a skilled workforce and advancing the green building movement.

  • Recent Achievements/Recognitions:

  • USGBC celebrated its 30th anniversary and has been a pivotal organization in promoting sustainability practices in the building and construction industries over the decades.


This report encapsulates the available data on USGBC and its operations, focusing on its pivotal role in promoting sustainable building practices through LEED certification and other initiatives.