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Thursday, 5 November 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (America/New_York )
LEED v5 Is Here: What Built Environment Professionals Need to Know and How to Prepare
🗓️ November 5, 2026
🕒11:30 - 1:00 PM ET
📍Online (Zoom)
🎫Free to attend
LEED v5 represents the most significant evolution of the LEED rating system in over a decade. The updated framework places increased emphasis on decarbonization, climate resilience, human health, equity, and building performance outcomes, reflecting the rapidly changing expectations of clients, investors, regulators, and building occupants.
Why this matters now
Many professionals across the built environment are familiar with LEED v4/v4.1 but are uncertain about how LEED v5 will affect project delivery, material selection, procurement decisions, sustainability strategies, and professional accreditation requirements. As organizations work to align with net-zero and ESG commitments, understanding the implications of LEED v5 will become increasingly important.
What the session will cover
This webinar will provide a practical overview of the transition from LEED v4 to LEED v5, helping attendees understand key changes, identify opportunities, and prepare themselves and their organizations for future projects.
Why attend
If you are involved in data center projects, or want to be, this session will help you understand the standards and expectations shaping the market.
- Identify the major changes between LEED v4/v4.1 and LEED v5, including new categories, requirements, and performance expectations.
- Explain how LEED v5 aligns with industry priorities such as decarbonization, climate resilience, health, equity, and ESG reporting.
- Assess the implications of LEED v5 for project teams, product manufacturers, suppliers, and building owners, including procurement and material selection considerations.
- Develop practical next steps for preparing projects and organizations for LEED v5 implementation, including strategies for maintaining competitive advantage and supporting sustainability goals.
Who should join
- LEED APs and LEED Green Associates
- Sustainability managers and consultants
- Architects and designers
- Building owners and developers
- Construction project managers
- Facilities and asset managers
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Thursday, 5 November 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (America/New_York)