Green Building Initiative (GBI) is a 501 nonprofit organization and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer dedicated to reducing climate impacts by improving the built environment. and the Green Building Initiative which owns and operates Green Globes Green Building Assessment and Certification in the United States and Canada. The Green Building Initiative which owns and operates Green Globes Green Building Assessment and Certification in the United States and Canada. The Green Building Initiative is dedicated to improving the built environment and reducing climate impacts through exceptional education, tools, standards and assessments that deliver sustainable, healthy and resilient buildings.