Published: 10 February 2026Environment
India Climbs to 2nd Position in USGBC LEED Green Building Rankings 2025
India climbed to the 2nd position globally in the US Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED 2025 rankings, with 16.1 million gross square metres (GSM) across 611 certified projects. China ranked first with 26.6 million GSM, while the USA leads globally with 50.1 million GSM.
India's improved ranking reflects the growing green building movement driven by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency norms, IGBC certification, and state green building policies. Rajasthan has seen significant green building adoption in Jaipur's IT parks and institutional buildings under its Building Energy Conservation Code.
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What is India's position in the USGBC LEED Green Building Rankings 2025?
India climbed to the **2nd position globally** in the **US Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED 2025 rankings**, with **16.1 million gross square metres (GSM)** across **611 certified projects**. China ranked first (26.6 million GSM), while the USA leads overall (50.1 million GSM).
What is LEED certification and who gives it?
**LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)** is the world's most widely used green building rating system, awarded by the **US Green Building Council (USGBC)**. It certifies buildings for sustainable design, energy efficiency, water efficiency, and indoor environmental quality.
What factors drove India's rise to 2nd in LEED Green Building Rankings 2025?
India's LEED ranking improvement reflects the growing green building movement driven by **Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) norms**, **IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) certification**, and **state green building policies** including the Building Energy Conservation Code.
How is Rajasthan contributing to India's LEED green building rankings?
Rajasthan has seen significant green building adoption in **Jaipur's IT parks and institutional buildings** under the **Building Energy Conservation Code**. Jaipur's growing IT sector and government buildings increasingly pursue LEED certification, contributing to India's overall LEED ranking.
Which country leads the USGBC LEED Green Building Rankings globally in 2025?
The **United States** leads globally with **50.1 million GSM** in LEED-certified buildings. Among international rankings (excluding USA), **China** leads with 26.6 million GSM, followed by **India** at 16.1 million GSM across 611 certified projects.
