Green Business Certification Inc

Leed credentialing - gbci credentials consist of competency exams and certificate programs. the exams are constructed using rigorous test development best practices to assess whether working professionals have the minimum competencies to perform their jobs. gbci credentials require ongoing maintenance to encourage credentialed professionals to participate in learning experiences that demonstrate continued competency and up-to-date industry knowledge. gbci develops and administers the iso/iec 17024 accredited leed professional credential exams, which include the leed green associate and leed ap with specialty credentials, the sites ap, the sustainability excellence credentials, and the urban greenhouse gas inventory specialist credential. gbci also administers the true advisor certificate program.

Well - gbci supports the delivery of iwbi's well building standard, an evidence-based standard, which sets performance requirements in ten categories: air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort, mind, sound, materials, and community. certification allows building owners and employers to know that their space is performing related to health and well-being of occupants. gbci supports the advancement of well by providing certification management and delivery services for well certification programs. well was pioneered by delos and is managed by the international well building institute.

True (total resource use and efficiency) - true is a certification program dedicated to measuring, improving and recognizing zero waste performance by encouraging the adoption of sustainable resource management and waste reduction practices which contribute to positive environmental, health and economic outcomes. true is designed to help guide the transition to a circular economy by supporting businesses and communities in re-thinking old assumptions and re-designing processes to ensure that all resources are valued for their highest and best use. a true certified project's goal is to divert all solid waste from the landfill, incineration and the environment. facilities achieve certification by meeting an average of 90% or greater overall waste diversion over a period of 12 months, as well as implementing a series of credits and minimum program requirements. edge - an innovation of ifc, a member of the world bank group, edge is a green building certification system focused on making buildings in emerging markets more resource-efficient. it empowers developers and builders to quickly identify the most cost-effective ways to reduce energy use, water use and embodied energy in materials. edge empowers emerging markets to scale up resource-efficient buildings in a fast, easy and affordable way. gbci administers edge certification in over 140 countries around the world. sites - gbci administers the sustainable sites initiative (sites)-a comprehensive rating system (sites) designed to distinguish sustainable landscapes, measure their performance, and ultimately elevate the value of landscapes. the rating system can be applied to development projects located on sites with or without buildings, ranging from national parks to corporate campuses, streetscapes and homes. by supporting the development of healthy, thriving communities and neighborhoods, sites drives sustainability efforts beyond the building. the investor confidence project (icp) - gbci administers the investor confidence project (icp), and its investor ready energy efficiency certification (iree). icp is a global underwriting standard for developing and measuring energy efficiency retrofits for commercial and multifamily residential buildings. through its iree certification, icp aims to standardize energy efficiency upgrades and transform the energy efficiency market by increasing confidence in the financial and environmental performance of building retrofits. by only certifying projects that adhere to rigorous standards and best practices, icp reduces risk for investors and lowers transactio