USGBC LEED List 2025: China Topped the List, India Rises to 2nd Position

Current Context: The USGBC LEED List 2025, officially titled Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), was released by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in collaboration with Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI).

• It was published on February 3, 2026, based on certification data from 2025.
• The ranking highlights the leading markets outside the United States that have adopted LEED‑certified green buildings, showcasing global progress in sustainable and energy‑efficient construction.
• In the 2025 data, China secured the 1st position, India rose to 2nd place, Canada ranked 3rd, and Vietnam entered the Top 10 for the first time at 8th.
• Overall, more than 7,500 projects worldwide achieved LEED certification in 2025, covering 147 million square meters of space.

Question:

Q.1 What position did the Republic of India achieve in the “Top 10 Countries and Regions for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 2025” ranking?
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth

Answer: b) India rose to the second position, reflecting strong growth in sustainable construction and LEED-certified projects.