News Analysis

Portfolio Program Targets the “Brown” Assets LEED Left Behind

Lofty net-zero commitments and fledgling ESG programs typically lack realistic implementation plans. USGBC wants to fill the gap—but not with LEED.

by Paula Melton

The organization that created LEED is now advancing a whole new certification concept—one that doesn’t start with an L for leadership.

Also, only existing building portfolios need apply. And the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Portfolio Accelerator, which is still under development but is due out in 2024, will have no points and no credits.

Published November 6, 2023

Melton, P. (2023, October 24). Portfolio Program Targets the “Brown” Assets LEED Left Behind. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/news-analysis/portfolio-program-targets-brown-assets-leed-left-behind

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