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LEED PLATINUM REQUIREMENTS

To earn LEED Platinum in LEED v5, projects must complete all prerequisites, earn a minimum of 80 points and achieve decarbonization requirements in the following credits:

LEED BD+C

  • EAc1 Electrification

  • EAc3 Enhanced Energy Efficiency

  • EAc4 Renewable Energy

  • MRc2 Reduce Embodied Carbon

LEED ID+C

  • EAc1 Electrification

  • EAc2 Enhanced Energy Efficiency

  • EAc3 Renewable Energy

  • MRc2 Reduce Embodied Carbon

LEED O+M

  • EAc1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Performance

  • EAc2 Optimized Energy Performance

  • EAc5 Decarbonization and Efficiency Plans

See Appendix I for the full list of LEED Platinum requirements.

U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, April 2025 Launch Edition 10