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Zero Carbon Certification<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The vision for a future of carbon positive buildings + materials that reverse the effects of climate change and support thriving local economics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Access the Program Manual<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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 The Pilot Program for the Zero Carbon update is now open and accepting applications! New certification opportunities are available for Existing Buildings that are in operation, with no construction work required. To learn more, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A vision for the future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The International Living Future Institute\u2019s Zero Carbon Certification presents a bold vision for a future in which buildings are a positive force for climate response \u2014 helping to draw down emissions and slow global warming. This certification program tackles both operational and embodied carbon emissions, providing organizations with a powerful tool to showcase their commitment to sustainable practices. Zero Carbon certified buildings undergo a 12-month performance period and verification by a third party to ensure they are energy-efficient, combustion-free (or actively phasing out combustion), and powered by renewable sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover more about this groundbreaking, performance-based carbon standard that addresses both operational and embodied carbon, and join a community of global leaders in taking decisive climate action today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living Future launched ZC 1.1 on April 4, 2024. Looking for an older version of the Standard and Handbook? Click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Supporters & Affiliates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Living Future is at the forefront of advancing research and standards in this field. We are proud to collaborate with industry leaders Amazon, JLL, JPMorgan Chase, and Prologis, who are providing their support and industry expertise. Together, we are developing the next version of the program, which includes a certification pathway for existing assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the generous support of these companies, Living Future is creating new guidance tailored for existing assets seeking certification without major capital projects. This update will make the program more accessible to a wider range of projects, further driving the market toward lower carbon buildings and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this collaboration, Living Future is updating and extending its certification program, thereby accelerating credible decarbonization efforts in the real estate sector. Join us in leading the way to a more regenerative future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Featured Case Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n