Membership

Like-minded organizations are leading the future of green building and driving impactful change.

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Accelerate sustainable impact with USGBC membership

At USGBC, we are building a healthier, more resilient world by transforming the built environment. As a member, you join a community of professionals and organizations committed to sustainable development, working together to shape the future of green building.

Be a sustainability advocate
Members contribute to shaping sustainable building policies and practices worldwide. Whether advocating for LEED, advancing decarbonization efforts, or improving community resilience, your membership amplifies the reach of sustainable innovation.

Expand your professional network
USGBC is a global platform for growing your business and advancing the latest in innovative building practices. With over 4,000 member organizations, you’ll be part of a network of sustainability leaders, practitioners, and decision-makers, allowing you to connect, collaborate, and grow professionally.

Increase your market competitiveness
Acquire tools and knowledge to enhance your sustainability credentials. Access member-only reports and research to keep you at the forefront of green building innovations. Showcase your commitment to green building, attract clients, and differentiate yourself in an increasingly eco-conscious market.

Membership benefits

Exclusive member events: USGBC members are invited to member events including the USGBC Annual Member Meeting.
Discounts: Members receive discounts to USGBC programs including LEED registration and certification, Greenbuild registration, LEED credential exams, green building resources and more.
Volunteer: USGBC offers many volunteer opportunities ranging from joining a local advocacy group or sitting on the LEED Steering Committee helping to shape the future of LEED.
Industry offers: USGBC members receive exclusive access to a growing list of industry-specific offers from partners.
Get ahead: Access USGBC’s flexible online course catalog to stay current latest in green building education.

Membership levels

Membership is offered for organizations at four levels: Organizational, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Individual membership is available for those interested in getting involved at the local community level.

Organizational

Promote your affiliation with the USGBC member logo & certificate
Savings on the USGBC course catalog subscription, LEED AP, SITES AP, TRUE Advisor, WELL AP & Greenbuild registration
Unlimited access to members-only resources for all of your employees
Stay informed with Member Only Insider Updates email

From $450/year

Silver

All Organizational benefits plus:

Silver badge in online member directory
30 hours of the USGBC course catalog subscription
Savings on Greenbuild Expo space
Three complimentary course reviews
Savings on certification & registration LEED, PEER, Parksmart, SITES and TRUE
Access IncentiFind’s VERIFY Report and APPLY Services at a discounted rate
Access to curated discounts on green building products and services

From $1,500/year

Gold

All Silver benefits plus:

Gold badge in online member directory
150 hours of the USGBC course catalog subscription
Savings on LEED volume
Specialized promotional opportunities & recognition

From $5,000/year

Platinum

All Gold benefits plus:

Logo on usgbc.org homepage and Platinum badge in online member directory
Unlimited access to the USGBC course catalog subscription
Unlimited access to LEED v4 web-based reference guide
Leadership recognition among USGBC’s network
Added access for all of your employees
Marketing and communications opportunities and support

$20,000/year

View detailed membership levels, benefits and dues information. Not sure which package best suits you? We can help. Call us at 1-800-795-1747 or email us at membership@usgbc.org.

Community development and individual membership

Over the past few years, USGBC has invested across the U.S. to grow our local communities. With sustained financial and leadership support from our members, we have been hyper-focused on deepening stakeholder engagement, strengthening relationships and developing leaders. The stronger our communities, the faster we achieve our mission. Learn more about individual membership in local USGBC communities.

Individual benefits include:

Access to insider email newsletters
Exclusive event discounts
Local networking and engagement
Recognition in the USGBC member directory

Find your local USGBC community. From $59/year

Your membership supports USGBC priorities

Your USGBC membership is essential to developing and evolving LEED. More than 2 million square feet achieve LEED certification every day.

LEED-certified buildings have been proven to save money, increase efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and promote healthier living environments. They are vital to addressing the climate crisis, meeting ESG goals, enhancing resilience, and supporting more equitable communities. Through LEED, the market advances topics such as decarbonization, electrification, equity, ESG, green finance, human health, net zero and resilience.

Become a member of USGBC today and show your support for the growing green building movement:

Climate action: Help mitigate the effects of climate change by decarbonizing and electrifying buildings.
Business outcomes: LEED plays an integral part in ESG strategies and provides ROI to operators, owners, and tenants.
Improving the human element: Ensure equity and inclusion in the built environment by communicating the benefits to human health and well-being our buildings offer.
Protecting and enhancing the environment: Decreasing the impacts of our built environment on the land, water, materials, and resources, and enhancing biodiversity.

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