Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)

61% of Gen Z workers say they want to get a green job within the next five years. But fewer than 20% say that they see a clear path to getting those jobs. Earning professional sustainability credentials can increase your knowledge and demonstrate mastery of key sustainability topics. GBCI offers credentials that cover a wide spectrum, from the Sustainability Excellence credentials, to the #SITESAP, #LEEDAP, and beyond, to meet your individual development needs. https://bit.ly/3XPax5S

Have you pursued energy efficiency retrofits for a building? Chances are it was a long and complicated process due to the lack of standardization. GBCI's IREE certification aligns existing industry-accepted technical standards into a standardized project development and quality assurance process to ensure that energy efficiency projects are consistent and adhere to high-performance and impact criteria. As the U.S. moves toward significant #decarbonization of its buildings, the need for a standardized approach in the commercial energy efficiency industry cannot be overstated. IREE certification is more than just a certification; it's a crucial underpinning for creating a scalable, investable market. Learn more about whether IREE certification could work for your projects. https://bit.ly/4aLYOaT

Standardization is crucial for defining how building retrofit projects are developed and engineered. Investor Ready Energy Efficiency (IREE) certification offers a groundbreaking approach to energy efficiency by establishing a standard asset class for commercial retrofits. https://bit.ly/4aLYOaT

The research article, “A Field Study of Investigation of Indoor Environmental Quality Status in Indian Offices: Concerns and Influencing Building Factors,” by GBCI and Saint-Gobain Research India, has been published in the Journal of Building Engineering. The article discusses indoor environmental quality (IEQ), highlights related issues and the importance of delivering a high-quality indoor environment. Learn more. https://bit.ly/3WWnavs

Olympic House, the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee – IOC, has achieved #LEED Platinum certification for operations and maintenance! "The LEED Platinum certification of Olympic House in Lausanne demonstrates the International Olympic Committee's commitment to maintaining the highest level of green building performance...Recertification ensures that ongoing operations and maintenance practices help advance sustainability goals, including climate action, resource conservation and occupant health." - Peter Templeton, USGBC President & CEO https://bit.ly/3K5tEjM

Join the Credentialing Steering Committee! GBCI is seeking to fill the Sustainability Excellence Professional member seat. Learn more and submit your application by May 3! https://bit.ly/4aPw1mJ

In this free webinar with US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) specialists, you'll explore #buyclean initiatives, the disclosure of environmental impacts, and how this can result in meaningful #carbon reduction. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are increasingly available to disclose environmental impacts within construction materials. Unlike operational #energy impacts, which happen over time and leave room for incremental improvement, the large majority of embodied carbon impacts happen before a building is even occupied, and remain “stuck” in our building stock until the structure is demolished or deconstructed. Using EPDs is critical to reducing the overall #environmental impacts of the infrastructure we use in society. Learn more on 21 March: https://lnkd.in/gHM4YpfA

Apply to join the TRUE Certification for Zero Waste Advisory Council!

Multiple GBCI-administered credentials are available to help professionals chart their course and gain proven expertise in their chosen field. From the TRUE Advisor certificate from TRUE Certification for Zero Waste to the #LEED Green Associate and AP with Specialty for green building experts to the Sustainability Excellence credentials for holistic comprehension, you can increase and demonstrate your expertise. https://bit.ly/42rzYL1

Are you set on earning your Sustainability Excellence Associate credential in 2024? Join a study cohort to maximize your study experience, hosted by the International Society of Sustainability Professionals and supported by GBCI and 3R Sustainability. https://bit.ly/49rpld9