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India Ranks 3rd in Global LEED Green Buildings
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India Ranks 3rd in Global LEED Green Buildings

India has secured the third position in the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) rankings for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building certifications in 2024, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable infrastructure.

According to the USGBC report, India saw 370 projects earning LEED certification, covering 8.50 million gross square meters (91.5 million square feet) of green-certified space. China topped the list with over 25 million GSM, followed by Canada with 10 million GSM.

India’s Sustainability Push The Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) oversees LEED certification in India, promoting sustainable building design, construction, and operations.

Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan, Managing Director, Southeast Asia & Middle East, GBCI, stated that India's growing green building footprint is aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030.

Global Green Building Trends While the United States was not included in the rankings, it remains the largest LEED market, certifying over 56 million GSM in 2024.

India's continued presence in the top three underscores its leadership in sustainable urban development, supporting energy efficiency, environmental conservation, and climate resilience.

India has secured the third position in the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) rankings for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building certifications in 2024, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable infrastructure. According to the USGBC report, India saw 370 projects earning LEED certification, covering 8.50 million gross square meters (91.5 million square feet) of green-certified space. China topped the list with over 25 million GSM, followed by Canada with 10 million GSM. India’s Sustainability Push The Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) oversees LEED certification in India, promoting sustainable building design, construction, and operations. Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan, Managing Director, Southeast Asia & Middle East, GBCI, stated that India's growing green building footprint is aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. Global Green Building Trends While the United States was not included in the rankings, it remains the largest LEED market, certifying over 56 million GSM in 2024. India's continued presence in the top three underscores its leadership in sustainable urban development, supporting energy efficiency, environmental conservation, and climate resilience.

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