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The US Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced that it was expanding its support of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the popular global green building programme, in India.
“The uptake of LEED across the globe has been extraordinary,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair, USGBC.
“Because LEED buildings save energy, water and precious resources, they are our first line of defence in the worldwide fight to slow the impacts of climate change and promote wellness. The multinational architectural, engineering and construction companies that are leading the building boom around the world were early adopters of LEED in the U.S., and they are now applying LEED’s principles and benefits in more than 150 countries. USGBC wants to provide significant support that can underpin this strong growth,” he said in a statement.
India ranks third globally for countries outside of the US with the most LEED-certified space, with nearly 12 million square metres, according to a report released by USGBC last month.
The LEED system is the most widely used rating system guiding the design, construction, operations and maintenance of green buildings. Project teams in more than 150 countries and territories have implemented this in their building projects to create structures that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, create healthier indoor environments for workers, students and community members and lower utility bills for building owners through reduced energy and water use.
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