According to Green Business Certification (GBCI) Europe, Milan has emerged as one of the top five cities in Europe for LEED green building. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was created by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Milan has more than 80 LEED-certified buildings certification that are helping to reduce carbon emissions and provide healthier environments for people to live and work, and about 130 registered to pursue LEED certification.
“The way we design our buildings, cities and communities impacts our quality of life for generations to come,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, President and CEO of GBCI and USGBC. “Milan’s work with LEED is an example not just to Italy, but to the rest of the European region, and proves that high-performing, sustainable buildings are within our reach. By committing to practices that reduce our impact on the environment and prioritise our health, we can create a better living standard for each and every person.”
“Urban development can no longer ignore the quality of the buildings in terms of sustainability, especially, now-a-days, when everybody can play a crucial role to face and tackle climate change,” said the Deputy Major for Urban Planning Pierfrancesco Maran. “The recognition of GBCI is indeed a further incentive to do more and work through more performative measures towards this goal. With this perspective, the City Master Plan – recently approved by the City Council in Milan – introduces carbon neutrality for all new construction.”
“The use of LEED across Milan is a signal of the city’s commitment to creating a healthier, more sustainable future for residents and that is something every citizen deserves,” said Kay Killmann, managing director, GBCI Europe. “Our partners are a vital part of advancing this work. Their work along with the work of countless building and design professionals will continue to shape the real estate landscape across the city.”
