The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC California) is a member-based nonprofit advocating for a sustainable, resilient, and equitable built environment in California.

At USGBC California, we are committed to transforming our state into a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable place for all. While we share the core values of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), we uniquely focus on addressing California’s pressing environmental, social, and policy challenges. By inspiring communities and fostering collaboration, we drive systemic change through:

Leading.

Inspiring leaders throughout our communities to take action on climate change, public health, and environmental justice. 

Educating.

Developing and empowering a diverse talent pipeline through training, mentorship, and direct engagement.

Connecting.

Convening interdisciplinary perspectives and collaborating to create positive systemic change.

Advocating.

Promoting innovative and impactful policy solutions to address the urgent environmental and social challenges of our time.