U.S. Green Building Council

U.S. Green ildingCouncil T he U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) was founded in 1993 and created the LEED rating system to measure and define what green building meant, and to provide a roadmap for developing sustainable buildings. LEED established a baseline – a global standard reducing environmental impact and promoting human wellbeing. Today people know that if they are in a LEED- certified building they are using less energy and water, avoiding waste, saving on maintenance costs, improving indoor air quality, offering comfort to their occupants, and creating less environmental burden on their community. They also know that they are in a building that enhances health and wellness. Green building has grown into a trillion-dollar industry, and LEED has become the most widely used green building program in the world. Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) was founded in 2008 to drive implementation of the LEED green building program. With GBCI’s Committed to a sustainable built environment