LEED v5 Project Certification

certification opened

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has opened certification to the LEED v5 rating system, the world's most widely used green building certification program. The system offers clear steps for buildings to achieve near-zero carbon status, prioritizing physical resilience and health and well-being of people and communities. LEED v5 includes tools such as scorecards, calculators, a scorecard builder, recertification guidance, and a decarbonization workbook to support project teams in achieving certification. The system also introduces minimum carbon reductions for Platinum projects and expands access for more projects to pursue ultra-low carbon, healthy, and restorative buildings.