Green Certifications

Sustainable buildings help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions, and create healthier workplaces. Conklin Office supports sustainability efforts by providing remanufactured office furniture that contributes to major green building certifications, including LEED, WELL, and the Living Building Challenge.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized certification developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). It sets the standard for sustainable building practices in more than 186 countries.

Why LEED Certification Matters

• Reduces environmental impact by lowering carbon emissions and conserving natural resources
• Improves efficiency by enhancing building operations and reducing waste
• Saves money by cutting energy and maintenance costs
• Creates healthier spaces by improving air quality and employee well-being
• Supports ESG goals by helping businesses meet sustainability and social responsibility targets

Types of LEED Certifications for Office Spaces

• Building Design & Construction (BD+C): Sustainable design from the ground up
• Interior Design & Construction (ID+C): Green solutions for office interiors
• Building Operations & Maintenance (O+M): Improving existing buildings with sustainable upgrades

The latest version, LEED v5, focuses on decarbonization, quality of life, and ecological conservation, while addressing equity, health, resilience, and ecosystem sustainability.

The WELL Building Standard, developed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), measures, certifies, and monitors features that impact human health and well-being in built environments.

Why WELL Certification Matters

• Enhances occupant health and productivity
• Supports mental well-being and work-life balance
• Improves indoor air and water quality
• Promotes sustainable material choices

The Living Building Challenge is the most rigorous green building certification, requiring projects to meet the highest standards of sustainability. Buildings must produce more energy than they consume, collect and treat all water on-site, and use only healthy, non-toxic materials.

Why the Living Building Challenge Matters

• Achieves net-positive energy and water use
• Reduces environmental impact to the lowest possible level
• Encourages regenerative, self-sufficient buildings
• Ensures material transparency and health

Choosing remanufactured office furniture from Conklin Office contributes to LEED, WELL, and LBC certification credits by:

• Reducing waste by keeping high-quality office furniture out of landfills
• Conserving resources by lowering the demand for new raw materials
• Lowering carbon emissions through circular economy practices
• Enhancing cost savings by providing 40-60% savings over new office furniture

Discover how businesses have incorporated sustainable furniture solutions from Conklin Office to meet their green building certification objectives. Explore our case studies to learn more about our impact and real-world applications.

Contact us today to discover how Conklin Office can help your business achieve LEED, WELL, or Living Building certification, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.