Using GBCI in Text

For further information please see GBCI's trademark guidelines.

Do:

• Use the official organization name—Green Business Certification Inc.™ and the official acronym—GBCI^® on subsequent references.

• Use articles such as “the” or “a” when using GBCI as an adjective.

For example:

Contact the GBCI Marketing Department. Contact a GBCI team member.

• Omit articles when using GBCI as a noun or in the possessive.

For example: GBCI works rigorously to maintain quality control on the project certification through global green building standards.