Rick Fedrizzi and USGBC Recognized as Visionaries in Sustainability by the National Building

The award acknowledges leadership on environmental issues and the significant accomplishments made in improving sustainability within the built environment

Opening Plenary Remarks by Rick Fedrizzi

Read the Opening Plenary Remarks by President, CEO & Founding Chairman.

Clinton Climate Institute and USGBC are "Climate Positive" on 16 global building projects

In a collaboration with the Clinton Climate Institute, 16 "Climate Positive" sustainable community building projects will be constructed in 10 countries.

Buildings Seeking LEED to Provide Performance Data

Buildings seeking LEED certification will begin submitting operational performance data on a recurring basis as a precondition to certification.

USGBC's Greenbuild Conference and Expo Three Time Recipient of IMEX Green Meetings Award

The U.S. Green Building Council has been awarded the IMEX Green Meetings Award in recognition of the 2008 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.

Citi Becomes the First Company in the World with More Than 100 LEED® Certified Branches

Through the USGBC's Portfolio Program, 114 "green" CitiFinancial branches now operate in 34 states in the U.S.

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