Blog 3 – SFI Statement on LEED: Petition Support
Not only have we received broad support to open the LEED rating system from government and forest community leaders, but have also received thousands of comments on the petition.
Not only have we received broad support to open the LEED rating system from government and forest community leaders, but have also received thousands of comments on the petition.
Yesterday I talked about how giving credit only to FSC-certified wood discriminates against North American wood for LEED projects.
You’ve probably seen the U.S. and Canadian SFI statements on the LEED Certification credits referenced on our website, the petition and in various other mediums.
Two major North American groups representing forestry experts have weighed in with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) on the LEED standard.
Earth Day messages and actions around reducing, reusing and recycling have been a great success.
Habitat for Humanity Halton will build two homes in Oakville with high environmental standards thanks to the involvement of SFI and Built Green Canada.
The fact non-profit Built Green Canada is expanding across Canada is wonderful news for anyone who views wood as a great environmental choice.
As I’ve said before, making the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Rating System more inclusive would be of value for green building and the North American economy.
An online petition demanding changes to the USGBC LEED green building standard is receiving tremendous support.
The only solicited comments the Building Council seems to be heeding are coming from groups bent on promoting a monopoly.