> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guides.gresb.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guides.gresb.com/lender/completing-the-assessment/2026-lender-assessment/performance-component/building-certifications.md).

# Building Certifications

0 Points

This aspect assesses the use of **green building certifications** and **energy ratings** within the lender's loan portfolio.

Publicly disclosed asset-level building certifications and ratings provide third-party verified recognition of sustainability performance in new construction, refurbishment and operations. Building certifications affirm that individual assets are designed and/or operated in ways that are consistent with independently developed sustainability criteria.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** reporting asset performance across energy, GHG, and building certifications in the 2026 Real Estate Lender Assessment is **optional** and will not be scored.
{% endhint %}

<table><thead><tr><th></th><th width="191.07421875"></th><th width="130.8046875"></th><th width="128.0078125"></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td><i class="fa-flag-swallowtail">:flag-swallowtail:</i>  Topic</td><td><i class="fa-bullseye">:bullseye:</i> Max Score</td><td><i class="fa-pen-to-square">:pen-to-square:</i> Pre-fill</td><td><i class="fa-shield">:shield:</i> Evidence</td><td><i class="fa-landmark">:landmark:</i> Pillar</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/lender/completing-the-assessment/2026-lender-assessment/performance-component/building-certifications/lbc1.1-design-construction-and-interior-certifications.md" class="button primary">LBC1.1</a></td><td><strong>Design/Construction &#x26; Interior Building Certifications</strong></td><td><strong>0 points</strong></td><td><strong>Not eligible</strong> </td><td><strong>Not required</strong></td><td><strong>Environment</strong></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/lender/completing-the-assessment/2026-lender-assessment/performance-component/building-certifications/lbc1.2-operational-building-certifications.md" class="button primary">LBC1.2</a></td><td><strong>Operational Building Certifications</strong></td><td><strong>0 points</strong></td><td><strong>Not eligible</strong> </td><td><strong>Not required</strong></td><td><strong>Environment</strong></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/lender/completing-the-assessment/2026-lender-assessment/performance-component/building-certifications/lbc2-energy-ratings.md" class="button primary">LBC2</a></td><td><strong>Energy Ratings</strong></td><td><strong>0 points</strong></td><td><strong>Not eligible</strong></td><td><strong>Not required</strong></td><td><strong>Environment</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>


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