The Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center is certified LEED Gold. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the most popular green building certification program used worldwide. Developed by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), it includes a set of rating systems for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings, homes, and neighborhoods that aims to help building owners be environmentally responsible and use resources efficiently.