For over 30 years, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has led the global shift toward transforming how our buildings, cities, and communities are designed, constructed and operated. USGBC is a global community of members and volunteers committed to transforming the built environment and advancing human and environmental well-being.

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Bay Area Metro Center | LEED Gold | Photo credit: © David Wakely Photography
For over 30 years, USGBC has
been committed to transforming
how our buildings, cities, and
communities are designed,
constructed, and operated.
We believe every person
deserves a healthier, more
sustainable life.

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Lake Mills Elementary School | LEED Platinum
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Bentley University Arena | LEED Platinum | Photo credit: Bentley University
IMPACT Conference | Photo credit: © Alex Carroll
USGBC is a global community of members and volunteers
committed to transforming the built environment and advancing
human and environmental wellbeing.

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Kaiser Permanente Koolau Medical Office | Photo courtesy of Kaiser Permanente
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USGBC brings the green building
community together like no one else can.
Join the community
that’s building better
buildings for everyone.

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Distinguish your expertise and take your career to the next
level. Become a LEED Green Associate or LEED AP.
205,000+ LEED professionals

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HP Inc. 1 Depot | LEED Platinum
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that can help you learn about LEED,
prepare for exams, and fulfill continuing
education requirements.
over 1,000 on-demand
green building courses
USGBC offers

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Subscribe for unlimited on-demand access to an
extensive library of green building courses.
of top-quality green building content to help
you enhance your knowledge and skills.
1.3 million hours
USGBC has delivered

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Digital badges validate your
knowledge and showcase
your accomplishments.
Earn, collect and
share your green
building knowledge
with digital badges.

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Yale 2 Science Park | LEED Silver | Photo credit: © Svigals + Partners
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Local opportunities for involvement and
leadership through learning, networking, and
professional development.
As a community member, you can support
USGBC's mission of transforming local markets
through education, advocacy, and outreach.
USGBC’s community network

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Invesco HQ | LEED Platinum Photo credit: © Ryan Vizzions
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Our advocacy work helps support better public
policies, such as the Inflation Reduction Act,
codes and standards, government construction
policies, affordable housing programs and
federal funding for schools facilities.
Advocating for green
buildings and communities

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Phipps Center for Sustainable Landscapes | LEED Platinum
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Phipps Center for Sustainable Landscapes | LEED Platinum
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American Society of Landscape Architects | LEED Platinum | Photo credit: © Ana Ka'ahanui
Explore career profiles and
access resources to pursue a
green building career.
Green building
careers

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USGBC Strategic Imperatives
1. Expand the global green building community of practice and its
influence.
2. Accelerate the role of buildings in decarbonizing economies and
promoting equitable, healthy, and resilient communities.
3. Align green building with frameworks and technologies driving
equitable systems change and market transformation at scale.
4. Ensure access to green building for under-resourced populations
and all communities.
5. Achieve organizational excellence and effectiveness.
USGBC’s & GBCI strategic imperatives are key organizational strategies to advance our mission.
These imperatives will guide our 2024 to 2026 work.