International. Of 48 Fortune 200 companies that participated in a survey conducted by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) to determine the impact of LEED certification on their performance, 96% said they followed the guidelines set out in the standard to support their efforts to become more sustainable.
In addition to the above, 93% of the companies surveyed stated that demonstrating a commitment to the environment has motivated their companies to use LEED; 82% said they will continue to use LEED over the next 3 years for new construction or renovation projects.
Similarly, 60% indicated that the implementation of LEED standards positively impacts their return on investment (ROI); while 70% said they use LEED as a way to save money and be more energy-efficient companies.
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