U.S. Green Building Council

Net Zero Buildings: Leaders in Energy, Carbon, Water and Waste

A new report from the Energy Transitions Commission, a group of global leaders from across the energy landscape, reinforces that a net zero economy by 2050 is technically and economically possible. The report points to the need for electrification and urges governments, investors, and companies to accelerate the adoption of zero-carbon solutions now. That includes […]

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Changing Perception about Green Buildings and the Importance of ESG by focusing on Health and Wellness

People do not often consider how the places where they spend their time affect their health. When asked how often they consider the health and environmental impacts of the buildings they spend time in, 39 percent said they never considered it or do not know.

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A Greater Grasp: How we can use green building to motivate and make meaningful strides in sustainability

It’s up to all of us to start engaging wider audiences and convince the public of the reality of climate-related threats. And to do that, we need to illustrate the importance of small, everyday actions. We have to connect the dots between people and the planet they call home.

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Deep Dive into Resilience: Three Highlights from the DC Sustainable Real Asset Conference

Over the last several years, resilience has emerged a material issue for GRESB investor members and participating companies and funds. Influential recommendations from the Taskforce for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) have increased awareness about resilience among investors and provided a framework for systematic engagement with investments. Simultaneously, property and infrastructure companies have recognized new challenges […]

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U.S. Green Building Council Releases Annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building Per Capita

Massachusetts tops the list for the second year; New York, Hawaii and Illinois showcase leadership in geographically diverse locations

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Participate in the 2017 GRESB Health & Well-being Module

In 2015, our Green Health Partnership research team worked with GRESB and its stakeholders to develop the first GRESB Health & Well-being Module. Last year, 174 real estate entities – 23% of all entities participating in the GRESB Real Estate Assessment – demonstrated market leadership by participating in the inaugural health-focused module. This year, participants […]

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