The U.S. Green Building Council is committed to a sustainable, prosperous future through LEED, the leading program for green buildings and communities worldwide. Our vision is that buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation. Our mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.
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An investment in LEED equals a lifetime of returns. LEED certified buildings are safer, greener and save owners on maintenance costs over a building’s life cycle. LEED works for all building types anywhere. Explore our LEED project directory.
2.4 million
square feet certified LEED daily
94,000 +
participating LEED projects (excludes LEED ND)
165 +
countries & territories with LEED projects
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