Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications help buildings mitigate climate change by being cost-effective, lowering carbon emissions, creating healthier places for people, and protecting natural resources. Projects go through a verification and review process by GBCI and are awarded points that correspond to a level of LEED certification: Certified (40-49 points), Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79 points) and Platinum (80+ points).