# LEED V5’s Ultra Low Carbon Targets: What You Need to Know **URL:** \ **Category:** Decarbonization News\ **Created:** [January 16, 2024, 10:18am UTC](https://community.oneclicklca.com/t/leed-v5-s-ultra-low-carbon-targets-what-you-need-to-know/107 "2024-01-16T10:18:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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### The draft of LEED v5 — the newest version of the LEED rating system — includes guidance on meeting ambitious embodied carbon targets. ![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/oneclicklca/original/1X/c75f54591f9531f638c0c230b0200d2392427ec4.jpeg "Washington") _Washington Monument, Washington DC, USA. Credit: John Irving Dillon_ The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has unveiled a draft of LEED v5, the latest version of the globally recognized green building rating system. LEED v5 marks a significant shift towards a low-carbon future, restructuring around three goals: Climate Action (50% of points), Quality of Life (25%), and Ecological Conservation and Restoration (25%). Key pillars include a focus on decarbonization, spotlighting embodied carbon reduction, and a commitment to health, resilience, and equity. The draft version, revealed at the Greenbuild 2023 conference, is specific to Operations and Maintenance (O+M), with the Building Design and Construction (BD+C) version expected in 2024 after refinement based on feedback from beta testing. Read the full article below: > **[Resources | Latest Articles & News from One Click LCA](https://oneclicklca.com/resources)** > > Explore the latest in LCA, EPDs and decarbonization in construction & manufacturing. Stay informed with articles and guides from One Click LCA.