GBCI Mexico

Sustentabilidad para México (SUMe), the green building council for México, and GBCI, have formed GBCI México to accelerate the adoption of green business practices across Mexico, improve access to educational resources and provide further technical expertise to the region. Our aim is to enhance the environmental and human health benefits of Mexico’s built environment, providing communities with the resources to create sustainable, resilient buildings and cities.

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Certification programs

GBCI is known around the globe for its commitment to quality and transparency. GBCI delivers certification for LEED and other sustainable programs, including EDGE, GRESB, Parksmart, PEER, SITES, TRUE and WELL.

LEED

LEED is the leading certification program for green buildings and communities worldwide. More than 92,000 projects across over 165 countries and territories are participating in LEED.

EDGE

EDGE is a green building certification system focused on making buildings more resource-efficient.

GRESB

GRESB is an investor-driven organization committed to assessing the environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of real assets globally.

Parksmart

Parksmart is the world’s only rating system designed to advance sustainable mobility through smarter siting, design and operations while using fewer resources.

PEER

PEER is the nation’s first rating system that measures and improves power system performance and electricity delivery systems.

SITES

SITES is the most comprehensive program for designing, developing and maintaining sustainable landscapes.

TRUE

TRUE strives to change the way materials flow through society so that all products are eventually reused and diverted from landfill, incineration (waste-to-energy) and the environment.

WELL

The WELL Building Standard is a performance-based system for measuring, certifying and monitoring building features that impact human health and well-being.

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LEED is green building

LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the foremost program for the design, construction, maintenance and operations of green buildings. In Mexico, there are:

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LEED materials in Spanish

LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Rating System
LEED v4 for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Rating System
LEED v4 for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) Rating System
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LEED professional credentials

In today's global market, LEED professionals are recognized as experts with a deep technical background in green building codes, principles and practices. Earning a LEED professional credential— including the LEED Green Associate; LEED AP (Accredited Professional); LEED Fellow and various certificate designations—denotes advanced knowledge in green building.

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Educational materials in Spanish

LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook

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LEED AP O+M Candidate Handbook

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LEED BD+C Candidate Handbook

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LEED Core Concepts Guide

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Resources & events

GBCI Mexico regularly hosts industry events, where you can get the latest green building insights, discover new research and experience innovative products and technologies.