Green Globes Overview

GBI’s Green Globes is a web-based program for green building guidance and certification that includes an onsite assessment by a third party. Backed by excellent customer support, Green Globes offers a streamlined and affordable alternative to LEED as a way to advance the overall environmental performance and sustainability of commercial buildings.

The program has modules supporting new construction – Green Globes for New Construction (NC), existing buildings – Green Globes for Existing Buildings (EB), existing healthcare buildings – Green Globes CIEB for Healthcare, and interiors – Green Globes for Sustainable Interiors (SI).

The process uses third-party assessors with expertise in green building design, engineering, construction and facility operations. These professionals interface with project teams and building owners to review documentation and conduct onsite building tours. Green Globes rating and certification is attainable for a wide range of commercial and government buildings, and enables building owners to credibly market their environmental responsibility to shareholders, tenants, and their community.

The program includes:

• A comprehensive environmental assessment protocol
• Software tools that speed and simplify online assessment
• Best practices guidance for green construction and operations
• Third-party assessors with green building expertise
• A rating/certification system

Green Globes Rating System

Buildings that achieve 35% or more of the 1,000 points possible in the Green Globes rating system are eligible candidates for a certification of one, two, three, or four Green Globes. The Green Globes system provides higher levels of achievement based on the number of points a building acquires.