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Mission and vision
Transforming buildings and communities to advance human and environmental wellbeing.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting prosperous, healthy and resilient communities.
USGBC’s vision, mission, guiding principles, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) vision define who we are and what we do. They create our identity, embody our culture and values, and define the impact we seek to achieve.
Vision: The built environment enhances health, equity, resilience, sustainability, and prosperity for all life and all communities.
Mission: To transform how buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated to create thriving, healthy, equitable, and resilient places that advance human and environmental wellbeing.
Embracing market priorities
Green building practices are more important than ever. Green buildings save money, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions and create healthier places for people. They are critical to addressing climate change and meeting ESG goals, enhancing resilience, and supporting more equitable communities.
USGBC is at the forefront of industry discussions and actively advancing these priorities within the market. Dive into our comprehensive resources, reports, and articles that highlight the intersection between LEED and key topics: decarbonization, electrification, equity, ESG, green finance, human health, net zero and resilience.
Modeling the mission and values
The USGBC headquarters in Washington, D.C., has been awarded a prestigious triple Platinum certification in LEED, TRUE and WELL. This trio of certifications reflects USGBC’s commitment to healthy, productive, sustainable and responsible work environments. The headquarters, reflects the changing office landscape, with a clear emphasis on decarbonization, indoor environmental quality and resource efficiency. Learn more.
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