These categories were established to support the requirements of multiple rating systems to include a variety of credit types.
| Main Categories |
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| Managing Organization |
| Year Introduced / Latest Version |
| Geographic Scope |
| Type of Framework (Voluntary / Mandatory / Policy-linked) |
| Primary Objective / Focus Area |
| Sub - Categories |
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| Project Types Covered (NC) |
| Applicability (Building / District / Portfolio) |
| Assessment Stage (Design / Construction / Operation) |
| Certification Levels or Tiers |
| Scoring / Rating Method (Points / Stars / Tiers / Petals / Thresholds) |
| Occupants Health and Wellness |
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| Inclusive Circulation and Stair Design |
| Physical Activity |
| Physical Activity Opportunity and Incentives |
| Self-Monitoring Tools |
| Ergonomics |
| Ergonomics Policy |
| Location And Transportation |
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| LEED for Neighbourhood development location |
| Neighbourhood development location |
| Sustainable Transport and Parking Efficiency |
| High Priority Site and Equitable Development |
| Pedestrian-Oriented Site Planning |
| Accessible Wayfinding and Amenities |
| Surrounding Density & Diverse Uses |
| Active Routes – Outdoor Walking Trail |
| Electric Vehicles |
| Bicycle Facilities |
| Commuter Survey |
| Access to Quality Transit |
| Transit Stop Furnishings |
| Transit Incentives and Parking Pricing |
| Sensitive Land Protection |
| Energy & Atmosphere Related (EA) |
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| Fundamental Commissioning and Verification |
| Enhanced Commissioning |
| Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) |
| Minimum Energy Performance |
| Optimize Energy Performance |
| Energy Efficient Equipment |
| Electrification |
| Thermal Loads |
| Responsible Construction |
| Low Carbon Design |
| Building Level Energy Metering |
| Energy Monitoring and Reporting |
| Renewable Energy |
| Grid harmonization & Demand Response |
| Green Power and Carbon offsets |
| Fundamental & Enhanced Refrigerant Management |
| Carbon Disclosure and Reduction |
| Water Related (WR) |
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| Water Management |
| Water Quality |
| Moisture Management |
| Bathroom Hygiene Support |
| Water Supplies |
| Indoor Water Use Reduction |
| Alternate Water Sources |
| Water leak |
| Outdoor Water Use Reduction |
| Water Metering |
| Process Water Use |
| Appliance and Equipment Water Use |
| Boilers and Hot Water Systems |
| Water Treatment |
| Materials Related |
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| Material Ingredients |
| Recyclable Waste Storage & Collection |
| Construction and Demolition Waste Management |
| Environmental Management |
| Waste Reduction |
| Durability and Resilience of the Material |
| Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction |
| Material Reuse |
| Life cycle cost and service life planning |
| Building Product Disclosure & Optimization - Environmental Product Declaration |
| Sourcing of Raw Materials |
| Material Restriction |
| Hazardous Materials Identification |
| Exterior Hazard Management |
| Integrated Hygiene and Pest Management |
| Green Cleaning |
| Contact Reduction |
| Indoor Environment Related (IEQ) |
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| Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control |
| Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance |
| Ventilation Controls |
| Air Quality Testing and Monitoring |
| Enhanced Ventilation Design |
| Vehicle Idling |
| Microbe and Mold Control in Water Systems |
| Low Emitting Materials |
| Construction Indoor Air Quality Management |
| Indoor Air Quality Assessment |
| Thermal Comfort Design |
| Thermal Comfort Control |
| Thermal Comfort Zone |
| Thermal Comfort Survey |
| Thermal Comfort Monitor |
| Interior Lighting |
| Interior Light Control |
| Manage Flicker |
| Daylight |
| Quality Views |
| Optimal Shading |
| Indoor Background Noise |
| Sound Isolation |
| Reverberation Control |
| Sound Masking |
| Exterior Acoustic Environment |
| Vibration Control |
| Space-Specific Acoustic Requirements |
| Acoustic Zoning |
| Impact Noise Control |
| External noise impact |
| Integrative Process |
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| Integrative Process |
| MIND |
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| Mental Health |
| Restorative Programming |
| Site Related |
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| Construction Activity Pollution Prevention |
| Site Assessment |
| Open Space |
| Food Production |
| Rainwater Management |
| Heat Island Reduction |
| Light Pollution |
| Protect or Restore Habitat |
| Site Safety |
| Ecology & Biodiversity |
| Nourishment |
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| Fresh Produce Access |
| Nutritional Transparency |
| Refined Ingredients |
| Nutrition Promotion |
| Nutrition Education |
| Community |
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| Feature Guide + Protocol |
| Stakeholders Protocol |
| Occupancy Satisfaction |
| Occupancy Survey |
| Maternal Work-Place Support |
| Family Support |
| Civic Engagement |
| Universal Design |
| Emergency Resources |
| Emergency Resilience |
| Beauty |
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| Beauty + Biophilia |
| Education + Inspiration |
| Stairs |
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| Stairs Access |
| Stair Visibility |
| Stair Signage |
| Appealing and Accessible Stair |
| Equity |
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| Universal Access |
| Inclusion |
| Shared Space |
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| Shared and Support Spaces |