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Leading the green building movement

with certification, training, education, and advocacy

GBI’s Third-Party Assessments

GBI’s Ascent™ certification was made to guide your climb upwards, elevating every step of your journey toward sustainability, health & wellness, and resilience.

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Green Globes® is our science-based, whole building certification that evaluates the sustainability, health u0026amp; wellness, and resilience of all commercial real estate.

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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.

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GBI’s Guiding Principles Compliance (GPC) program evaluates U.S. government buildings against federal requirements.

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Green Globes®

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Journey to Net Zero™

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Guiding Principles Compliance

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Why We’re Here

By 2060, we are set to experience the largest wave in building and infrastructure growth in human history.

2.6 trillion square feet of space is predicted to be added to the world’s building stock over the next 35 years. That’s equivalent to recreating New York City every month. u003cbru003eu003cbru003ernrnThe built environment accounts for 21% of global greenhouse gases. Creating healthy, sustainable, and resilient buildings can improve the built environment’s impact on climate and society.

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Our Partners

Organizations across the globe trust GBI’s assessments and certifications to improve performance and create more sustainable, healthy, and resilient buildings.

Join The Green Building Initiative

A sustainable future begins here, with a commitment to better buildings. GBI members have taken a tangible step toward improving the built environment, and seen the benefits.

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Earn Professional Credentials

u003cstrongu003eJump start your career or become an industry leader.u003c/strongu003ernrnDemonstrate your commitment to sustainability and distinguish yourself as an expert with our online professional credentials.

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Network with Industry Leaders

u003cstrongu003eAttend our ever evolving series of live events.u003c/strongu003ernrnLearn the latest from GBI members and sustainability experts in our online webinars and in-person seminars.

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