LEED
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CEO: PETER TEMPLETON FOUNDED: 1998 HEADQUARTERS: WASHINGTON DC, US FOCUS: BUILDINGS
LEED( Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is a green building rating system developed by the US Green Building Council( USGBC).
Certification is awarded across a range of factors including reduced carbon emissions, enhanced energy efficiency, water conservation and materials sustainability.
LEED uses a point-based system to evaluate projects and determine certification levels and can be applied to nearly any building type including new constructions, renovations and existing buildings with a focus on operations.
On his appointment as USGBC President and CEO, Peter Templeton said:“ Buildings are a primary
contributor to climate change and over the past three decades the USGBC community has championed proven solutions and readied the market for critical innovation in policy, technology and practice.
“ I am committed to working with our talented team and dedicated partners to advance this work further and faster to address the urgent challenges facing our families, communities and planet.”
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