LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system. Available for virtually all buildings, communities and homes, LEED provides a framework to create healthy, efficient and cost-saving buildings.
USGBC is committed to a sustainable, prosperous future through LEED. Our mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible environment.
LEED v5 is the latest version of the world’s leading green building standard—offering clear steps to achieve near-zero carbon, prioritize people, and build for resilience.
A LEED credential denotes proficiency in today’s sustainable design, construction and operations standards. More than 203,000 professionals have earned a LEED credential to help advance their careers.
LEED v4.1 is the next generation standard for green building design, construction, operations and performance. LEED helps buildings to focus on efficiency and leadership to deliver the triple bottom line returns of people, planet and profit.
What is LEED? LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Available for virtually all building types, LEED provides a framework for healthy, efficient, and cost-saving green buildings.
The Guide to LEED Certification provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the steps and processes needed to achieve certification under the LEED rating system.
The interactive scorecard below is for LEED v4.1 for Building Design + Construction: New construction and Major Renovations. View the scorecards and resources for other project types.
LEED-certified homes are designed to provide clean indoor air and ample natural light and to use safe building materials to ensure our comfort and good health. They help us reduce our energy and water consumption, thereby lowering utility bills each month, among other financial benefits.
How do projects earn LEED certification? To earn LEED certification, a project team must demonstrate compliance with all mandatory prerequisites and select a number of optional credits to pursue. To learn more about the LEED certification process, please visit the Guide to LEED Certification.
