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Embodied Carbon

Green Building Standards & Certifications

Discover how certification systems drive sustainable building design and operation worldwide

Why Green Building Standards Matter

Buildings account for nearly 40% of global energy consumption and carbon emissions. Green building standards provide frameworks for designing, constructing, and operating buildings that minimize environmental impact while maximizing occupant health and comfort.

Key Benefits

  • Energy Savings: 25-50% reduction in energy use
  • Water Efficiency: 20-40% lower water consumption
  • Health & Productivity: Better indoor air quality
  • Property Value: 10-20% higher resale values

Major Standards

LEED
Most widely used globally
BREEAM
UK-based assessment
Living Building
Most rigorous standard

Interactive Certification Explorer

LEED

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

World's most widely used green building rating system

BREEAM

Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment

UK-based sustainability assessment for buildings

Living Building

Living Building Challenge

Most rigorous green building standard

Build Your Green Building

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