Using LEED in Text

For guidelines on how to use LEED-Registered Projects in text please view our LEED Registration page.

LEED: In Text

LEED—an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design^™—is a registered trademark of USGBC.

Do:

• When referencing the full suite of rating systems, refer to the full title, “LEED green building program,” on the first reference.

• When referencing the individual LEED rating system, use its full name. The shortened rating system name can be used in subsequent references. This resource's Index section has a complete list of LEED rating systems and adaptations.

• When describing LEED, include descriptive text. For example: The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® green building program is the world’s most widely used and was created as a leadership standard defining best practices for healthy, high-performing green buildings. Learn more at usgbc.org/LEED.