WASHINGTON, June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an effort to accelerate sustainable development around the world, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced today—World Environment Day—a new campaign offering free LEED certification to the first green building projects to certify in the 112 countries where LEED has yet to take root. Coined "LEED Earth," this campaign aims to bring LEED certification and thereby better-performing buildings into new markets. All building types are welcome to participate across the suite of LEED rating systems. With LEED projects in 140 countries and territories, 1.5 million square feet of construction space earn LEED certification each day, the equivalent of nearly four Empire State Buildings a week. To participate in the program and register a project, contact us at LEEDEarth@usgbc.org. For the campaign's rules and regulations click here. Share your involvement in the campaign or follow updates on Twitter with hashtag #LEEDEarth.
