There are nearly 60,000 LEED green building projects across the globe, according to a new report from the U.S. Green Building Council. The publication, the second installment of the LEED in Motion report series called “Places and Policies,” found that LEED buildings account for 10.6 billion sq ft. Notably, Canada, India, China, the United Arab Emirates, and Brazil lead the way for countries with the highest number of projects outside the U.S.
“This LEED in Motion report outlines the global, regional, and local impact of LEED and the policy work that is driving it,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO, and founding chair of the USGBC. “LEED was not designed with a single paradigm, project, or country in mind. It’s adaptable and flexible and changes with the market. And it’s a testament to the leaders around the world who use it.”