Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)

LEED for Cities and Communities helps local leaders, developers, and practitioners advance the sustainability initiatives that are most important to their regions. With USGBC's newest training course, "Become a LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities Pro," participants can learn to guide local regions through the #LEED certification process. Hear directly from USGBC and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) staff about strategies to help meet sustainability goals. Learn more and view the training course today. https://bit.ly/4j1VYmE

Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, a new network of Ukrainian leaders is planning a path forward to rebuild, focusing on sustainable and resilient reconstruction. Through Harvard University's collaboration with the Ukrainian Green Building Council, USGBC and supporting partners, a group of cross-sector professionals in Ukraine learned from sustainable development experts through the course “Leadership for Sustainable Reconstruction of Ukraine." In the latest from USGBC+, hear from course organizers and participants as they share their experience with the course and the importance of green reconstruction for long-term resilience and prosperity for Ukraine. https://bit.ly/4iZ5kPW

GBCI is dedicated to certifying excellence in sustainable business practices. Certifications represent strategic business decisions that align with environmental responsibility and social well-being. GBCI frameworks help organizations minimize their carbon footprint, lower costs, and build trust with consumers and stakeholders. In the first edition of the GBCI Digest, we explain how the Arc platform measures performance, helps users achieve certification and manage portfolios. ✍️: Nora K.

GBCI has announced the 2025 board officers. George Bandy Jr, Jacquelynn (Henke) Wolff, LEED Fellow, WELL AP, and Jonathan Flaherty also served in 2024. https://lnkd.in/eTM67Vid

Iconic green buildings: USGBC continues to celebrate unique green buildings certified through #LEED, The Sustainable SITES Initiative and more. In the latest from USGBC+, discover Olympic House, home of the International Olympics committee, and LEED Platinum certified. https://bit.ly/3FFzvgY

The Maxx Royal Resorts Bodrum is Turkey's first hospitality project to achieve #LEED Platinum certification under LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction, serving as an exceptional model for ecological hospitality. Learn more in the latest from USGBC+. https://bit.ly/4ixDniu

USGBC CEO and President Peter Templeton recently visited Platinum member Red Sea Global at their LEED ID+C Platinum-certified headquarters in #KAFD, Riyadh, for an insightful exchange on our ongoing collaboration and shared vision for sustainable development. The discussion covered critical topics such as decarbonization strategies and the transition to net zero. Red Sea Global's leadership in advancing #LEED certification, including its portfolio of LEED platinum-certified hospitality assets, demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability within the tourism sector. Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) values partnerships that accelerate the adoption of green building principles and support broader resilience goals across communities. We look forward to continuing this collaboration and contributing to impactful sustainability outcomes in #SaudiArabia and beyond. We’re grateful to the team for driving impact through sustainability: Nicholas King, Karim El-Jisr, Ayman Shahatah, Tini Grace Abraham, SURESH KUMAR PERUMAL, John J. Wix, AIA, LEED GA, Salman AL Shaikh Deepthy K B, Gopalakrishnan P #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #Decarbonization 

El futuro de la construcción en México comienza en el foro Construyendo el Futuro La 3ª Edición del Foro Construyendo el Futuro: Descarbonización en Acción tuvo lugar en el Centro Asturiano de Polanco, marcando un hito significativo en nuestra transición hacia la construcción sostenible. Este evento, organizado por el U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) y SUMe, reunió a líderes de la industria, expertos técnicos y formuladores de políticas para impulsar prácticas sostenibles en el sector de la construcción en México y América Latina. El Foro fue un punto de partida fundamental para transformar la forma en que construimos, centrándonos en crear espacios más verdes, resilientes y eficientes. Las discusiones se centraron en la descarbonización y la implementación de prácticas sostenibles, mostrando el impacto de las tendencias globales en las prácticas de construcción locales. Peter Templeton, Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de USGBC y GBCI, también discutió las últimas innovaciones en el sector y reconoció los proyectos destacados de 2024, incluidos los que lograron la certificación #LEED v5 beta. Este reconocimiento enfatiza el papel crítico de la certificación verde en la mejora de los estándares de construcción en nuestro país. Con la Cumbre de Edificios y Finanzas Verdes celebrada el 13 de marzo, se exploró a fondo la intersección de las finanzas verdes y la construcción sostenible. Estas cumbres destacaron cómo la colaboración entre los sectores financiero y de la construcción es crucial para acelerar la transición de México hacia un futuro más verde. ¡Se están produciendo cambios emocionantes en la industria de la construcción en México! Construyendo el futuro, Foro Ejecutivo de Edificación Sustentable Rebeca Ortiz

Achieving zero waste is a critical step toward a more sustainable future, and TRUE Certification for Zero Waste provides the framework to help organizations reach their goals. To support those exploring or pursuing certification, TRUE is launching TRUE Virtual Office Hours, a free six-part series offering direct access to TRUE staff, expert guidance, and open Q&A opportunities. The first session, which will take place on April 2 at 12 PM ET, will cover key insights into the certification process, program scope, and foundational steps to success. GBCI encourages all prospective and registered TRUE project teams to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with experts and advance their zero waste goals. https://bit.ly/3DKYDCi #TRUECertified #ZeroWaste #Sustainability

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of women leaders, changemakers, and innovators who are advancing green building and sustainability around the world. Check out the latest from USGBC+ as we connect with three women leaders recognized with Community Impact Awards for their leadership and support of USGBC's mission of advancing sustainability, resilience, and well-being. https://bit.ly/4bqyqoR