The Benefits of LEED Certification
LEED certification can help your building achieve sustainability through renovation, fit-out or new construction. To get started on this path, first select the rating system most suited to your project by consulting USGBC's rating systems guide and credit library; review prerequisites, Minimum Program Requirements (MPR), credits as well as register and apply online.
As part of the application process, team members collect information and documentation that demonstrates you have fulfilled all prerequisites and earned your chosen credits. Projects will then be reviewed by an independent third-party (GBCI), to confirm they meet all criteria.
Once reviewed, your project will receive a LEED certificate based on its score. Achieved certification shows potential tenants that you are an industry leader when it comes to green building; additionally, this status could increase rental rates. Having LEED certification makes your facility more appealing to employees of younger generations who desire working for green companies.
LEED certification requires both time and money investments, but its returns can be substantial. Beyond reduced operating costs and energy usage, LEED-certified buildings create healthier indoor environments by improving air quality; reduce negative environmental impacts through local, sustainable materials; promote employee well-being by encouraging active designs that provide healthy environments; providing access to healthy food choices and more.
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