Sustainability Consulting

Certification Consulting

Check and Mate: Achieving Your Certification Goals

Building operations, design and construction account for almost 40% of emissions globally. Paladin’s certification consulting offers comprehensive facilitation and framework documentation to develop and operate buildings that are environmentally responsible, economically viable, and socially beneficial. 

Green Certification is More Than a Badge

It’s a catalyst for increased property values, reduced operating costs, and enhanced rental and occupancy rates. In fact, recent data reveals that green-certified buildings enjoy a 31% boost in sales values, a 23% increase in occupancy rates, and an 8% rise in rental income.

Certification helps reduce carbon emissions and conserve essential resources like water and energy. It also enhances indoor air quality through improved ventilation and the use of non-toxic materials, while daylighting adds an extra layer of comfort and well-being.

Beyond immediate benefits, green certification elevates a building’s marketability and strengthens the owner’s brand image. Operationally, it encourages continuous performance tracking to uncover inefficiencies, and durable systems can lower maintenance costs. 

Our project successes have debunked the “it’s-too-expensive” myth, proving that certification often requires only a modest capital investment, making it an accessible and cost-effective choice for long-term gains. 

Align Your Certification Goals

Paladin’s process is more than checking the box on a scorecard. We work with the teams as partners to synergize solutions and tackle how goals can be achieved.

  • USGBC’s LEED for Building Design and Construction (LEED BD+C)
  • USGBC’s LEED for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
  • USGBC’s LEED for Existing Buildings (LEED O+M)
  • USGBC’s LEED Zero
  • USGBC’s LEED for Cities and Communities
  • GBI’s Green Globes
  • IWBI’s WELL
  • Center for Active Design’s Fitwel
  • GBCI’s SITES
  • U.S. EPA’s Energy Star
  • GSA’s Federal Guiding Principles
  • GSA’s P100 Compliance
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