Community Certifications & Sustainability Standards

Explore certifications and rating systems designed for communities, neighborhoods, and districts pursuing sustainability, resilience, and quality-of-life improvements at a community scale.

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Green Star Communities logo

Green Star Communities

GBCA

Green Star Communities promotes sustainable, livable urban areas.

Environmental
Climate
Social
Energy
LEED Cities logo

LEED Cities

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Guides cities to be green, strong, and fair.

Environmental
Climate
Energy
Water
Social
LEED Neighborhood Development (ND) logo

LEED Neighborhood Development (ND)

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Greener living through smart community design and eco-friendly practices.

Environmental
Climate
Health
Energy
SmartScore Certification: Neighborhood logo

SmartScore Certification: Neighborhood

WiredScore Ltd

SmartScore Neighborhood certifies smart, sustainable communities.

Environmental
Technology
Energy
Climate
Wirescore Certification: Neighborhood logo

Wirescore Certification: Neighborhood

WiredScore Ltd

Certify smart buildings for improved tech and user experience.

Technology
Industry
Climate
Environmental

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Best Social Impact Certifications for Buildings

Compare the leading social impact and equity certifications for buildings including Living Building Challenge, WELL Equity, JUST, Fitwel, CHPS, and EDGE.

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