U.S. Green Building Council files for ANSI accreditation
"Since its beginnings more than a decade ago, USGBC has used a consensus process to develop the LEED green building rating system," stated Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC president, CEO and founding chairman. "Becoming ANSI-accredited will underscore USGBC's commitment to its core values, which include openness, inclusiveness, and collaboration. It is also part of the continual improvement of USGBC."
LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is USGBC's chief program for accelerating the adoption of green building practices. A voluntary, consensus-based rating system, LEED provides a basis for identifying buildings that represent leadership in the use of sustainable building practices and design, says the organization.