SGBC Industry Course on LEED Essentials: Overview of LEED Rating Systems

Green Building certifications play a pivotal role in in driving sustainability initiatives within the built environment and demonstrating performance standards. They serve as a key reference for investors seeking to align their portfolios with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, as well as to unlock sustainable finance.  

As the world’s most widely used green building rating system, the globally-recognised Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) provides a framework for healthy, energy-efficient, and cost-saving green buildings, which offer environmental, social and governance benefits. As of 2023, there are 105,000 LEED-certified buildings in 185 countries worldwide.

Delivered in collaboration with the USGBC, the SGBC LEED Essentials Course offers a structured deep-dive into LEED certification to unpack the standard’s technical requirements as well as the value it brings to the built environment. The course will cover:

• The core concepts and benefits of LEED certification
• Overview of different LEED rating systems
• Navigating the LEED certification process
• Applying LEED principles to various building projects
• Earning LEED points through effective design, construction, and operational strategies
• Case studies and best practices for LEED-certified buildings