U.S. Green Building Council

Leadership in green building is happening in communities across the country! USGBC is proud to announce the 2026 U.S. Local Leadership Award recipients, who are advancing sustainability, resilience, and healthier communities at the local level. Read the announcement to learn more about the recipients transforming the built environment. https://bit.ly/3PJM9Aq

Be a part of the future of green building. At the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, you’ll connect with the people, ideas, and solutions shaping the built environment. If you’re working in sustainability, real estate, design, or policy, this is where the conversations happen. Secure your spot + register for Greenbuild 2026: https://lnkd.in/ePcKX-i9 #Greenbuild #LEED #GreenBuilding #ClimateAction 📸: ⒸLing Luo 2025

Through LEED v5, healthcare facilities are being reimagined to prioritize patient outcomes and staff well-being, while addressing the urgent need for #decarbonization and #resilience in the built environment. For new construction, healthcare project type credits, such as Places of Respite and Direct Exterior Access, help create spaces that support healing, access to nature, and overall well-being. From improving indoor air quality to reducing emissions, #LEED is shaping environments that care for both people and the planet. 🔗 Read more about LEED strategies in healthcare: https://bit.ly/4lTQXzi #LEEDv5 #Greenbuilding #LEEDinHealth

Today in Taipei, we celebrated the first LEED-certified McDonald’s in Taiwan, in Neihu. It brought me back to a moment when I was speaking to a group of primary school students about the UN SDGs. I asked if they had noticed any changes at McDonald’s. Many of them said the same thing: “No more straws.” Simple, but it stayed with me. It’s a reminder of how brands can quietly shape everyday habits, especially for the next generation. And how responsible production can lead to more responsible consumption. Appreciation to the McDonald’s Taiwan team for making sustainability part of daily life. #Sustainability #SDGs #LEED #EverydayImpact #Taipei Azure Pan LEED In North Asia U.S. Green Building Council

Important updates for project teams pursuing #LEED certification. USGBC has released new registration close dates for LEED v4 and v4.1. As the green building industry transitions toward LEED v5, these deadlines are critical for teams planning to register under earlier versions. 🟢 Registration closes on June 30, 2026 🟢 Certifications sunset on June 30, 2032 If your portfolio includes multi-building, campus, or volume projects, now is the time to review the updated timeline and make sure your registrations are in order before these windows close. 🔗 Read the full update to learn more: https://bit.ly/4t5iiRg #LEEDv5 #Greenbuilding #Sustainablebuildings

We are proud to partner with Design for Freedom by Grace Farms for the 2026 Design for Freedom Summit on March 26, 2026, in New Canaan, CT! Join hundreds of leaders in design and construction dedicated to creating lasting change toward a more ethical built environment. Leave inspired and ready to take action to bring responsible sourcing into your practice. Register for the 2026 Summit–a recognition of the past 5 years of partnership, innovation and dedication to creating a more humane future: https://bit.ly/4rm2Wa0

Superhero moments light up the skyline while high-performance buildings transform the future. The Empire State Building continues to set the standard as a global icon and a leader in green building. Beyond the lights, it represents what’s possible when existing buildings are reimagined for the future. Today, it stands as a #LEEDv5 Platinum project, demonstrating how the built environment can drive #decarbonization at scale. The future of our planet is built and retrofitted every day. Learn more about LEED. https://www.usgbc.org/leed #GreenBuilding #LEED #SustainableDevelopment

Ready to advance your green building career? LEED Green Raters play a critical role in the certification of #LEED Residential projects by providing on-site verification and assisting with project submissions. Join the LEED Green Raters training this April to learn from industry experts and connect with fellow green building professionals. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sUisuI

Join the GBCI Europe webinar, delivered in partnership with TÜV SÜD, to explore how #LEED v5 aligns with the EU Taxonomy and what this means for projects across the European market. 📅 March 25, 2026 🕒 3:00 PM (CET) 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/dxYE34pQ Webinar agenda: - EU Taxonomy for the built environment - How LEED v5 aligns with EU requirements - Key implications for European projects - Regional Alternative Compliance Paths (RACPs) - Live Q&A Save your spot today! #LEED #EUTaxonomy #ESG #GreenBuilding #BuiltEnvironment #Decarbonization #TUVSUD

Congrats to Arlington County Government for continuing to lead on its green building policy, leveraging incentives to promote County goals! Learn more below and see link to an upcoming webinar. Gracie Tilman #USGBCAdvocacy U.S. Green Building Council