USGBC Aligns LEED v5 to Sustainable Wood Certification Standards

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The U.S. Green Building Council announced a determination on wood certification systems in the LEED v5 green building rating system in alignment with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, the Forest Stewardship Council-US, and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. This includes the recognition of major sustainable wood standards in LEED, marking a significant advancement in promoting the use of sustainably sourced wood. The goal of this alignment is to spur demand for more certified wood products worldwide. The newly released evaluation of wood certification programs in LEED v5 allows wood sourced from multiple credible standards to count toward LEED points. This … Read more

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USGBC Opens LEED v5 Project Certification, Unveils New Tools & Resources

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The U.S. Green Building Council opened certification to the LEED v5 rating system and announced new tools and resources for users of the green building certification program. LEED v5 offers clear steps for buildings to achieve near-zero carbon status while prioritizing physical resilience and the health and well-being of people and communities. Scorecards focused on LEED v5’s core impact areas – decarbonization, quality of life and ecological conservation and restoration – are available to help guide project teams in planning goals and intent. A wide range of tools, including calculators, a scorecard builder, recertification guidance and a decarbonization workbook, support the success … Read more

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USGBC California Launches Digital Hub to Help Accelerate Retrofits, Decarbonization

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The U.S. Green Building Council California has launched the California Building Performance Hub, a comprehensive and centralized digital platform designed to directly support California’s urgent need for equitable decarbonization, energy efficiency and the implementation of building performance standards across the state. This first-of-its-kind statewide initiative plans to support thousands of buildings in accelerating retrofits by providing sophisticated resources, tools and expert guidance for building owners and managers, local governments, contractors, tenants and community advocates as they navigate the growing momentum and complex landscape around BPS policies statewide. Features of the comprehensive digital platform include: A California Benchmarking and BPS Policy … Read more

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USGBC California Acquires the Contractor’s Commitment from Green Commons

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USGBC California has announced that it is assuming ownership and management of the Contractor’s Commitment to Sustainable Building Practices, the premier program for leaders in green commercial construction to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and improve their initiatives over time. The Contractor’s Commitment has been under the auspices of Green Commons’ Sustainable Construction Leaders Peer Network. Its acquisition by USGBC California provides a platform for fully operationalizing its growth. Created by contractors for contractors, the Contractor’s Commitment offers a smart way to both get started and to measure a company’s ongoing progress in sustainability. The five Areas of Impact offer these core … Read more

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USGBC Launches New, More Comprehensive LEED Rating System

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The U.S. Green Building Council launched LEED v5, the latest version of its flagship Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building program. LEED v5 registration is available for new construction, interior and existing commercial building projects. Highlights include: Decarbonization accounts for half of all points for LEED v5 certification to confront current climate needs. The new rating system provides clear, actionable steps to deliver ultra-low-carbon buildings by targeting emissions reductions across all aspects of the building lifecycle. All LEED v5 projects will complete an operational carbon projection and will be given tools to craft a comprehensive, long-term decarbonization strategy. Quality … Read more

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