Definition
LEED Certification — The most widely used green-building certification system, run by USGBC.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifies buildings on energy efficiency, water use, materials, indoor air quality, site selection and innovation. Levels are Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
For consumer products LEED is rarely relevant; it shows up when assessing furniture and home goods made by companies committed to low-impact manufacturing facilities.
The most widely used green-building certification system, run by USGBC.
This entry refers to a named scheme or initiative. Its published criteria and scope matter more than the general impression created by the badge.
Separate the question the term addresses from questions it does not answer. Material sourcing, labour conditions, chemical safety and disposal need different evidence. Catalogue labels are a starting point for checking that evidence, not a substitute for it.
| Check | Action | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Scheme | Read the named scheme's current criteria | Standards cover different environmental or social questions |
| Register | Look up the licence or member in the scheme's directory | A logo image alone does not establish current status |
| Scope | Match the company, site or exact product covered | Company certification is not necessarily product certification |
The most widely used green-building certification system, run by USGBC.
Read the named scheme's current criteria. Look up the licence or member in the scheme's directory. Match the company, site or exact product covered.