on climate and society.
With comprehensive, user-friendly tools built by industry experts, Green Building Initiative’s (GBI’s) assessments and certifications are transparently designed to improve the performance of all buildings.
Green Building Certifications
Ascent® was made to guide your climb upwards toward sustainability, health & wellness, and resilience.
GBI’s trusted whole building certification system, now available for projects in the EU, UK and elsewhere outside the US and Canada.
Green Globes® is our science-based, whole building certification that evaluates the sustainability, health & wellness, and resilience of all commercial real estate.
For projects in Canada & the US.
GBI’s Journey to Net Zero™ helps cut carbon and energy use in buildings by giving owners tools to evaluate performance, track progress, and make smart changes.
GBI’s Guiding Principles Compliance (GPC) program evaluates U.S. government buildings against federal requirements.
Building Certification
Buiding Certification
Net Zero™
ARCHITECTURE
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GBI Partners
Organizations across the globe trust GBI’s assessments and certifications to improve performance and create more sustainable, healthy, and resilient buildings.
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Earn Professional Credentials
Jump start your career or become an industry leader.
Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and distinguish yourself as an expert with our online professional credentials.
Network with Industry Leaders
Attend our ever evolving series of live events.
Learn the latest from GBI members and sustainability experts in our online webinars and in-person seminars.
Project of the Year
Discover the buildings setting the bar in the built environment. Each year, we honor exceptional Green Globes certified projects that demonstrate innovative solutions in sustainability, health, and resilience. Explore how these industry leaders are transforming their properties and inspiring others.
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What is the Green Building Initiative?
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is an international nonprofit dedicated to improving the built environment's impact on people and the planet, by working alongside developers, owners, architects, engineers, facility managers, and government officials. -
What are the benefits of green building?
Green building practices can lower operating costs while increasing rental premiums. They also improve health and comfort for occupants, while strengthening building resilience and reducing climate and environmental impact. -
What are Green Building Initiative’s building certification programs?
GBI's green building programs include Green Globes® for projects in the U.S. and Canada, Ascent™ for international projects, Journey to Net Zero™ for carbon and energy reduction recognition, and Guiding Principles Compliance for U.S. federal buildings.