U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) | Vibepedia

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a private, membership-based non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainable practices in the built environment. It is most renowned for creating the [[leadership-in-energy-and-environmental-design|Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)]] rating system, a globally recognized benchmark for green building. Through its subsidiary, the [[green-business-certification-inc|Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)]], USGBC also manages LEED professional accreditations, fostering a cadre of experts in sustainable design and construction. The organization's annual [[greenbuild-international-conference-and-expo|Greenbuild International Conference and Expo]] serves as the premier global gathering for the green building industry. USGBC is a founding member of the [[world-green-building-council|World Green Building Council]], extending its influence internationally.