Tag: Green Business Certification Inc.

U.S. Green Building Council’s HQ Achieves Triple Platinum Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 26, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 26, 2023

Triple-platinum status isn’t just for rock stars and rappers anymore! The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that its headquarters in Washington, D.C., has been awarded a prestigious triple Platinum certification in LEED, TRUE, and WELL. This trio of certifications reflects USGBC’s commitment to healthy, productive, sustainable, and responsible work environments. The new headquarters, which also houses Green Business Certification […]

‘Explosive Growth’ for Streamlined LEED + WELL Building Certification Process

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 10, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 10, 2023

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced “explosive growth and demand” for their streamlined pathway to dual LEED and WELL certification. Since the groups launched the process in April, 335 projects in 38 countries, accounting for 82 million square feet, have opted in. […]

Mercedes-Benz Stadium Earns TRUE Platinum Certification for Zero Waste

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Jan 10, 2023 Green Building

Updated: Jan 10, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Stadium (MBS)—home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and the MLS’s Atlanta United FC—has become the first stadium in professional sports worldwide to be awarded Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) Platinum certification for its zero waste efforts. Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), TRUE certification recognizes buildings and projects which have implemented the […]