Green building certification systems are a set of rating systems and tools that are used to assess a building or a construction project's performance from a sustainability and environmental perspective.[1] Such ratings aim to improve the overall quality of buildings and infrastructures, integrate a life cycle approach in its design and construction, and promote the fulfillment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by the construction industry.[1] Buildings that have been assessed and are deemed to meet a certain level of performance and quality, receive a certificate proving this achievement.[1]
According to the Global Status Report 2017 published by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in coordination with the International Energy Agency (IEA), buildings and construction activities together contribute to 36% of the global energy use and 39% of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.[2] Through certification, the associated environmental impacts during the lifecycle of buildings and other infrastructures (typically design, construction, operation and maintenance) could be better understood and mitigated.[3] Currently, more than 100 building certifications systems exist around the world.[3][4] The most popular building certification models today are BREEAM (UK), LEED (US), and DGNB (Germany).[1]
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