Buildings consume resources and energy at an alarming rate, but we can do better. Enter USGBC, a not for profit organisation that provides a framework that encourages healthy, efficient, and cost-saving green buildings, all while saving carbon emissions. Recognised globally as a symbol of achievement in sustainability, LEED is supported by a dedicated industry of individuals and organisations that are constantly striving towards market transformation.

LEED is a holistic system that considers all critical building elements, rather than focusing solely on a particular facet, e.g., energy, water, or health to name a few. By examining the larger picture, LEED strives to create better buildings that enhance human health, protect and restore water resources, promote sustainable and regenerative material cycles, and improve the overall quality of community life.

The ultimate goal of LEED is to reduce the impact that buildings have on global climate change, all while protecting and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services.