GBCI

Green Business Certification Inc. independently recognizes excellence in sustainability performance and practice globally. Through rigorous certification and credentialing standards, GBCI drives adoption of green business practices, which fosters global competitiveness and enhances environmental performance and human health benefits (administers project certifications and professional credentials for LEED, EDGE, PEER, WELL, SITES, GRESB and Parksmart)

Affiliated Certification Programs

–  LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)- green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices

–  PEER (Performance Excellence in Energy Renewal)- dynamic, adaptive rating process designed to measure and improve sustainable power system performance

–  WELL– evidence-based standard, which sets performance requirements in seven categories: air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind

–  SITES (Sustainable Sites Initiative)- systematic, comprehensive rating system designed to define sustainable sites, measure their performance, and ultimately elevate the value of landscapes

–  EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiences)- green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings that enables design teams and project owners to assess the most cost effective ways to incorporate energy and water saving options into their buildings

–  Parksmart– the world’s  nly rating system that defines, measures and recognizes high-performing, sustainable garages

Each of the affiliated certification and credentialing programs features its own processes for attaining recognition and varies in associated fees. Visit the links to learn more about the GBCI managed programs.