In the spring of 2023, members of the green building community were invited to participate in a USGBC poll that aimed to capture their views on current issues and priorities. The survey received over 500 responses from various green building professionals, including USGBC members and LEED project teams.
Green building practices are more important than ever. Green buildings save money, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions, and create healthier places for people. They are critical to addressing climate change and meeting ESG goals, enhancing resilience, and supporting more equitable communities.
The survey found that human health, decarbonization, net zero, and ESG were the main drivers of green building activity from clients. Lack of funding and lack of knowledge were identified as key barriers to implementing green building practices and projects, and survey respondents view sustainability as core to their organizational mission and part of their business strategy as a market differentiator and competitive advantage.
USGBC poll respondents also noted that building owners, tenants, and policymakers strive to decrease their carbon footprint, improve occupant health and well-being, and enhance the resilience of buildings to extreme weather events.
As we look to the rest of 2023 and beyond, view the Green Building Trends and Sentiments report to learn more about the trends shaping the future of the green building industry, which includes a summary of the responses to the industry poll.
Source: U.S. Green Building Council
