GBI’s Ascent™ certification was made to guide your climb upwards, elevating every step of your journey toward sustainability, health & wellness, and resilience.
Available for projects in the EU, UK and Elsewhere outside the US and Canada.
Provide us with your basic project information by creating an account and receive a quote for your third-party assessment and certification. Available for projects in the EU, UK and elsewhere outside the US and Canada.
Ascent™ is a science-based, three-in-one whole building certification system that evaluates the environmental sustainability, health & wellness, and resilience of all types of commercial real estate.
Ascent™ certification is designed to allow building owners and managers to select which sustainability features best fit their building and occupants. Our personalized approach helps you achieve the most sustainable outcomes based on your building’s type, location, budget, and occupancy needs.
Build new construction and major renovation projects with the latest science, research, and alignments with technical advancements.
Improve the sustainability of existing buildings and portfolios to forge a better built environment.
Building owners and managers can pursue the sustainability features that best fit their occupants needs.
Provide us with your basic project information by creating an account and receive a quote for your third-party assessment and certification. Available for projects in the EU, UK and elsewhere outside the US and Canada.
GBI is committed to consensus-based criteria. Ascent™ criteria is built around and incorporates hundreds of other consensus documents from ASHRAE, ICC, and IAPMO just to name a few. GBI has been a trusted partner in the built environment for over 20 years.
The assessment process mimics the design and construction schedule for new construction, to facilitate a seamless certification, and to prevent time-consuming and costly project changes. For existing buildings, Ascent™ serves as a benchmarking tool to evaluate current performance and guide improvement.
Every Ascent™ certification comes with expert support from a GBI Project Manager and a dedicated GBI Assessor.
Our Assessors work closely with project teams and building owners in real time, fostering strong partnerships. With expertise in green building design, engineering, construction, and facility operations, they review documentation, answer questions, and conduct onsite assessments—offering personalized insights to elevate sustainability, health, and resilience in your project.
Unlock valuable tax incentives and deductions for your project through Ascent™ certification. Learn more about which incentives align with your goals.
Register to see exactly what your certification will cost. We’ll review your unique requirements and provide a detailed quote.
Our export team and global network of GBI Assessors can guide you through the best certification for you.
Create an account and provide your basic project information to receive a quote.
Available for projects in the EU, UK and elsewhere outside the US and Canada.
