Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) was founded in January 2008 with the support of the U.S. Green Building Council. It is the only certification and credentialing body in the global green business and sustainability industry, administering project certifications and professional credentials for programs such as LEED(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), EDGE(Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies), PEER(Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal), WELL(WELL Building Standard), SITES(Sustainable SITES Initiative), ICP(Investor Confidence Project), Sustainability Excellence, Parksmart, and TRUE(Zero Waste Certification). GBCI operates worldwide with offices in China, Europe, India, Dubai, and Mexico.