This newest iteration of LEED reflects the urgency of global climate goals, integrating new prerequisites, improved frameworks, and expanded credit categories to address decarbonization, health, equity, and resilience.

LEED v5 builds on a foundation of progress, as highlighted by USGBC’s recent Impact Report, which reveals the tangible benefits of LEED-certified projects over the years. The report notes that these projects have collectively saved over 120 million metric tons of CO2 emissions, reshaped industry standards, and contributed to sustainable development on a global scale. With over 195,000 projects across 186 countries and more than 29 billion square feet of certified space, the influence of LEED-certified buildings is profound — and LEED v5 is poised to amplify this impact.

Achieving LEED v5 certification requires comprehensive tools and data to meet the new requirements effectively. Software platforms like One Click LCA streamline the life-cycle assessment (LCA) process by integrating material data, automating reporting, and generating compliance-ready documentation. These tools enable project teams to quantify material impacts and explore carbon reduction strategies through detailed baseline comparisons.

One Click LCA recently sat down with David MacLean and Suryabala Sah of USGBC-TX to learn more about how LEED v5 will impact the construction industry.

Read the full article here: LEED v5: The future of sustainable construction | One Click LCA