Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Rating System is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. Certification can be earned for LEED certified buildings and LEED Accredited Professionals (AP’s).
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Equator Principles
12
Feb
Developed in 2002 by a group of banks, these guidelines are a framework for addressing environmental and social risks in project financing. The purpose of the principles is to screen projects for adverse environmental or human affects in order to safeguard communities and natural habitats. Financial institutions who sign-on to the principles agree not to finance projects that fail to meet these screens. These principles classify projects into three categories depending on these effects and the need to address them.
Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA)
12
Feb
A method of tracking and rating the risks associated with a product and the emissions associated with its manufacturing.
Energy Star
12
Feb
A joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that promotes the use of energy-efficient products and services.