The University of Chicago is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, the leader in transforming buildings for a more sustainable and resilient future. The mission of the USGBC is to transform how buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated to create thriving, healthy, equitable, and resilient places that advance human and environmental wellbeing.
USGBC offers comprehensive resources, reports, and articles that highlight the intersection between LEED and key topics: decarbonization, electrification, equity, ESG, green finance, human health, net zero and resilience.
UChicago employees can access free on-demand green building courses, admission to live events, and discounts for earning LEED credentials. Read about how to connect to USGBC benefits on the Intranet.