WorldGBC supports the adoption and ongoing development of market-based green building transformation systems that meet local needs for each country.

The WorldGBC does not promote any particular system or methodology as a global standard. Rating tools should facilitate the sharing of information on environmental building performance that is relevant to the regions climatic and commercial context.

The following Green Building Councils have developed rating systems:

Australia - Green Star

Canada - LEED Canada™

Germany - German Sustainable Building Certification

India- IGBC Rating System & LEED India^TM Green Building Rating Systems

Japan - Comprehensive Assessment System for Building Environmental Efficiency (CASBEE)

New Zealand - Green Star NZ

South Africa - Green Star SA

United Kingdom - BREEAM

United States - LEED Green Building Rating System™

The International Organization for Standardization
For further reporting and standard setting information visit ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

The Global Reporting Initiative
For information on The Global Reporting Initiative's (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Framework go to GRI.