There are many reasons that building owners may want to pursue some level of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for a new facility. Certainly they can achieve high levels of sustainability without the LEED label, but the label itself offers value. It can demonstrate to stakeholders, whether students on a campus, citizens in a community, or investors in a company, a commitment to building environmentally sensitive facilities. LEED certification is so highly valued that developers are able to charge more in rents in certain markets when a building is LEED certified.
