LEED v5 Update: USGBC Embraces the Cleaning Industry!
The US Green Building Council (USGBC) is making a major update to LEED for Existing Buildings Version 5 (LEED-EB: O+M V5), a revision that happens only once every five years. As the world’s leading green building rating system, with over 100,000 certified buildings and countless others following its standards, LEED’s influence on the cleaning industry is immense. Governments, policymakers, property owners and managers rely on LEED as the roadmap for green and sustainable cleaning practices.
Why this matters: During the first Public Comment period, which closed in May 2024, the global cleaning industry submitted hundreds of comments—and the USGBC listened, implementing key changes to its cleaning-related prerequisites and credits. But the process isn’t over yet.
As we enter the 2nd Public Comment period, now is your chance to get involved and learn how these changes will affect you, your organization and customers. This FREE one-hour webinar is designed for anyone in the global cleaning sector—manufacturers, distributors, service providers, consultants, and more.
What you’ll learn:
- An overview of the USGBC, LEED standards, and their direct impact on the cleaning industry.
- A detailed breakdown of the proposed changes in LEED-EB: O+M V5 with a focus on the changes in the 2nd Public Comment Period affecting its new cleaning requirements, product standards, frontline worker training, and social equity reporting.
- Guidance on how to submit effective comments, including ready-to-use draft language.
- Plus, you will receive documentation outlining the cleaning prerequisites and credits to easily see the changes in the 2nd Public Comment Period for LEED-EB: O+M V5.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and shape the future of cleaning standards in green buildings!
Panelists include:
- Steve Ashkin, Founder, The Ashkin Group and member of the USGBC’s LEED for Existing Buildings Committee
- Brian Johnson, Director of Sustainability Services, The Ashkin Group and Board Member of the California Central Coast Green Building Council
- Moderator Jonathan Adkins, Executive Vice President, ISSA
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