Certifying Healthy,
Resilient Spaces
Make your property standout with distinctions for the design, construction, and operation of buildings pursuing GBI’s Green Globes® or Ascent™ certifications for Existing Buildings or New Construction.
Choose the Right Distinction For Your Project
Health & Wellness
Positively impact occupant health and well-being.
Resilience
Assess, prepare, and adapt by prioritizing resilience.
Health & Wellness
Americans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors.
By applying science- and consensus-based best practices, GBI’s Distinction in Health & Wellness recognizes the opportunities that can create a better built environment for all.
Resilience
For every $1 spent on resilient building design, $4 to $11 is saved in post-disaster recovery (FEMA).
Prepare, adapt, and recover from stressors such as climate change & natural disasters—protecting lives, reducing recovery costs, and supporting community stability.
Why Pursue a Distinction?
Strengthen ESG reporting, investor communications, and public-facing materials with credible, performance-based recognition.
Align with local codes, incentives, and climate action plans—especially those focused on health, wellness, and resilience.
Leverage distinction pathways to focus your team on high-impact goals like indoor air quality, occupant engagement, and hazard mitigation.
Position your project as a top performer in competitive leasing markets and within your organization’s own portfolio.
Supporting ESG Objectives
Recognized by GRESB
As a multi-attribute system, Green Globes certification qualifies for full points within GRESB’s building certification requirements.
B Corp Alignment
As an approved program through B Labs, Green Globes helps organizations achieve their B Corp certification goals.
Portfolio ESG Support
Our certification system integrates seamlessly with broader ESG implementation strategies across your portfolio.
Certification Synergies
The Health & Wellness Distinction complements other leading certifications, including Fitwel, WELL, and UL’s Verified Healthy Building programs.
Distinction Resources
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Health & Wellness Scoping Checklists
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Resilience Scoping Checklist
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