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PROJECT PRIORITIES (PR)

OVERVIEW

The historical Innovation credit category has evolved in LEED v5 to become the Project Priorities (PR) credit category. The goal is greater flexibility for projects to address their unique context and priorities, including typology, culture, location, areas of innovation and individual performance objectives. Credits can be added to the library as they are developed, enabling an adaptive and agile response to rapidly evolving industry knowledge, developing technologies and emerging innovative solutions, and empowering projects to pursue improvements most meaningful to their specific goals and circumstances.

For example, the evolution of the building industry over the last 15 years has fostered a need for more sector-specific sustainability metrics. Additionally, greater adoption of reporting has prompted real estate organizations to establish targets in areas including decarbonization, occupant health, and biodiversity. The PR credit category aims to provide recognition for projects pursuing these goals outside of the established credits in LEED v5.

New metrics and strategies can be continually applied to LEED without waiting for the next version to debut, allowing for a more nimble and dynamic development of credits and compliance paths between releases of new rating system versions.

By embracing flexibility and encouraging continuous innovation, the PR credit category ensures that LEED remains a dynamic tool for advancing sustainability. It empowers project teams to align their efforts with evolving best practices, sector-specific goals, and emerging global challenges, ensuring that buildings remain resilient, forward-thinking, and impactful over time.

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