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al’s expertise in sustainable design, construc-
tion, operations and maintenance of build-
ings and communities.
• Education — USGBC offers green build-
ing educational programs in a variety of for-
mats for professionals from all sectors of the
building industry. Thousands of designers,
builders, suppliers and managers have at-
tended their seminars, which all support the
earning of LEED professional credentials.
MEMbErship
USGBC’s actively engaged member community is at the core of USGBC’s mission and drives the work
of USGBC. At the national level, USGBC’s member organizations support USGBC’s mission-focused
initiatives. Employees of member organizations serve on committees that drive the development of
LEED, education and events, advocacy work, and other programs. Members vote to fill leadership
positions and to approve changes to the LEED rating systems. And members share their commitment to
green building with colleagues and customers. usgbc.org/join
15,300,000*
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13,000 MeMber organiZaTions
* estimated
ChaptEr CoM
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communities and regions thr
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throughout their communiti
chapters nationwide that are
usgbc.org/community