ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems

ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems

ISO 50001: Energy Management Systems

ISO 21930: Sustainability in Building Construction

The Clean Air Act

The Energy Policy Act

The National Environmental Policy Act

The Clean Water Act

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings

To promote the use of renewable energy sources in buildings

To improve the indoor air quality of buildings

To encourage sustainable site development and water management practices

Obtaining permits and approvals from local authorities

Complying with energy efficiency standards

Using recycled and sustainable materials

Installing solar panels on the roof

To encourage sustainable practices in the operation and maintenance of leased buildings

To provide tax benefits to landlords who invest in energy-efficient improvements

To promote the use of renewable energy sources in leased buildings

To reduce the carbon footprint of leased buildings

Delays in obtaining permits and approvals

Increased construction costs

Lack of qualified green building professionals

Difficulty in finding tenants who are willing to pay higher rent for green buildings

To regulate the use of land and buildings in a community

To protect environmentally sensitive areas

To encourage the development of compact and walkable communities

To promote the use of renewable energy sources

Tax credits and rebates

Grants and subsidies

Fast-track permitting

Reduced insurance premiums

To disclose a building's environmental performance to stakeholders

To comply with regulatory requirements

To obtain LEED certification

To attract potential tenants and investors

Professional negligence by architects and engineers

Breach of contract by contractors

Defective products from manufacturers

Failure to comply with building codes and regulations

To improve the health and well-being of building occupants

To reduce the environmental impact of buildings

To promote sustainable site development and water management practices

To encourage the use of renewable energy sources in buildings

Concerns about the quality and durability of recycled materials

Potential liability for contamination of recycled materials

Difficulty in obtaining permits and approvals for the use of recycled materials

Increased construction costs associated with the use of recycled materials

To establish minimum requirements for sustainable building design and construction

To promote the use of renewable energy sources in buildings

To encourage the development of compact and walkable communities

To reduce the carbon footprint of buildings

Regular monitoring of energy and water consumption

Proper maintenance of green building systems and technologies

Training of building staff on sustainable operations and maintenance practices

Annual reporting of greenhouse gas emissions

To assess the environmental performance of buildings throughout their lifecycle

To promote the use of renewable energy sources in buildings

To encourage the development of compact and walkable communities

To reduce the carbon footprint of buildings