India Ranks Third Globally in LEED Green Building Certifications for 2024
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | India ranked 3rd globally in LEED green building certifications 2024, with 370 projects covering 8.50 million GSM of certified space. |
| Top Countries in LEED 2024 | 1. China - 25+ million GSM 2. Canada - 10 million GSM 3. India - 8.50 million GSM |
| India's Previous Rankings | 2023: 3rd (7.23 million GSM, 248 projects) 2022: 2nd (10.47 million GSM, 323 projects) |
| LEED Certification Body | U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) |
| India's Green Building Authority | Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) |
| US LEED Market | Largest globally with 56+ million GSM certified |
| GBCI India Head | Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan |
| LEED Certification Criteria | Sustainability, Energy efficiency, Water conservation, Carbon footprint reduction |