The first phase of the ambitious Diriyah Gate project has been awarded Platinum Level LEED for Cities Certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) – the first time a project in the Middle East has received such an accolade.
The highest level within the LEED framework, this certification recognizes Diriyah’s commitment to a smarter, more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive future, with Diriyah Company Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo commenting: “We are thrilled to have been awarded LEED Platinum Certification for the first phase of the Diriyah masterplan. As the first project in the Middle East to achieve this formidable accolade, alongside our recent milestone of 50 million safe working hours, we continue to set a new benchmark for our peers.
“Diriyah Company’s sustainable approach, rooted in a reverential celebration of the city’s past and showcasing of its culture, community, and values, has again been validated by this significant global recognition.”
“The first project in the Middle East to achieve this formidable accolade”
USGBC President and CEO Peter Templeton added: “LEED has been a transformative tool for buildings, and we are now seeing the impact it can have at the city and community level, particularly in key areas of human and environmental health.
“As the first community in the Middle East to earn Platinum certification on LEED v4.1 for Cities: Plan and Design, the first phase of Diriyah’s masterplan is leading the way to a better world and helping USGBC continue toward our goal of sustainability by prioritizing issues such as resilience and green infrastructure for all.”
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