# LEED Zero

LEED® Zero is a program that complements LEED and verifies the achievement of net zero goals. The program is open to all LEED projects certified under the BD+C or O+M rating systems or registered to pursue LEED O+M certification.

### LEED Zero Wordmark <a href="#id-01gm6psee00kmjeps1c2j9fkeq" id="id-01gm6psee00kmjeps1c2j9fkeq"></a>

<div align="left" data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="https://46069396-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2HevFufwWWnGJpNnEWDl%2Fuploads%2FQmAIwUPxBPS2yDZAg6u8%2FLEED-zero-slide-01.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=3427eac0-9044-488f-a8de-b0ea920bade1" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>PMS 325U and black</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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Follow all guidance detailed in the [General Brand Guidelines](https://usgbc.gitbook.io/brand-identity-systems/usgbc-brand-identity-system/general-brand-guidelines) section of this resource, and [contact USGBC's Marketing Department](https://usgbc.getfeedback.com/marketing/) with any questions.
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**Don’t:**

* Place the LEED Zero wordmark on product packaging and advertisements or as a visual reference to LEED Zero claims in product literature.
* View the section [LEED in Product Literature](https://usgbc.gitbook.io/brand-identity-systems/usgbc-products/leed-certification#h_01gkq8c90gpaynqm4g3m74065d) for more information about promoting products and services related to LEED.

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### LEED Zero Certification Mark <a href="#id-01gm6psee018axmnwa3tpc825r" id="id-01gm6psee018axmnwa3tpc825r"></a>

<div><figure><img src="https://46069396-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2HevFufwWWnGJpNnEWDl%2Fuploads%2FlO5UDpHcf9sGEXoJJuXb%2FLEED-Zero-carbon_2024_DL.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=399b60ef-3a98-4ec5-8bd2-868dae2251f9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Black and PMS 325U</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://46069396-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2HevFufwWWnGJpNnEWDl%2Fuploads%2FTiyR77ZsXnX5Exa8opOa%2FLEED-Zero-energy_2024_DL.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=c6da6848-a478-4d74-9578-b5686d47eb11" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://46069396-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2HevFufwWWnGJpNnEWDl%2Fuploads%2FTboqWiZMEGM9x49zsrfo%2FLEED-Zero-main-mark_2024_DL.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=5814719e-9dd6-43d8-bd6b-5981458c3eb1" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://46069396-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2HevFufwWWnGJpNnEWDl%2Fuploads%2FnJiFAR0fKKCg3wf1Um8i%2FLEED-Zero-waste_2024_DL.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=30f72ba4-1e25-48db-849c-38e75de9368d" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://46069396-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2HevFufwWWnGJpNnEWDl%2Fuploads%2FxMmHsGgS0C2Dp9UgItXF%2FLEED-Zero-water_2024_DL.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=a2678879-13cc-428c-b012-ce5ba954fa32" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

The marks can be used on a variety of promotional materials to showcase your project. This can include printed pieces like postcards or flyers, signage for inside the building or near the exterior, and slides you may develop to present about your project.

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* Only use the LEED certification mark appropriate to the category and year certified on marketing materials for a particular LEED Zero-certified project.
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* Use the LEED Zero certification marks with any project that has not received LEED Zero certification.
* Use the LEED Zero certification marks on anything other than promoting your LEED Zero-certified project.
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Follow all guidance detailed in the [General Brand Guidelines](https://usgbc.gitbook.io/brand-identity-systems/usgbc-brand-identity-system/general-brand-guidelines) section of this resource, and [contact USGBC's Marketing Department](https://usgbc.getfeedback.com/marketing/) with any questions.
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### LEED Zero Certification: In Text <a href="#id-01gm6psee0ba852559372k3y6a" id="id-01gm6psee0ba852559372k3y6a"></a>

There are no distinct levels of LEED Zero certification. When a project achieves LEED Zero certification, it should be referred to as a LEED Zero-certified project. The additional text should specify which category the project was certified in carbon, energy, water, or waste.

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#### Do Say:

* Project 'A' is interested in pursuing LEED® Zero certification.
* Project 'A' is LEED® Zero-certified.
* Project 'A' is LEED® Zero Water-certified (capitalize the category name).
* Project 'A' has achieved LEED® Zero Carbon certification (capitalize the category name).
* Project 'A' has achieved LEED® Zero certification for net zero energy.
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