Practical Application of LEED v5

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM · 50 min. (US/Eastern)
Summit: Global Impact Day

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This session brings together leading developers and sustainability consultants who will walk through hypothetical data center projects applying the new LEED v5 BD+C rating system. Each participant presents a distinct use case—ranging from hyperscale facilities to colocation centers—demonstrating how to navigate specific credits, overcome implementation challenges, and identify strategic opportunity areas within the updated framework. The discussion provides actionable insights into credit synergies, documentation requirements, and cost-benefit analyses, equipping attendees with practical knowledge to successfully pursue LEED v5 certification for their own data center projects.
Track
Summit: Global Impact Day
Learning Objective #1
Discuss LEED v5 BD+C rating system credits within data center projects and the technology sector.
Learning Objective #2
Apply LEED v5 BD+C performance requirements in energy and water credits to various types of data center projects to achieve energy efficiency and water use reduction.
Learning Objective #3
Strategize to identify and overcome implementation challenges they may face when pursuing LEED certification for data center projects.
Learning Objective #4
Apply LEED v5 BD+C climate resilience, human impact, and carbon assessment for data center projects.