What situation can lead to the revocation of LEED certification?

The revocation of LEED certification is primarily associated with gaining knowledge of non-compliance with the Minimum Program Requirements (MPR). The MPR outlines fundamental criteria that a project must meet to qualify for LEED certification. If a project team discovers that their building or its operations have not adhered to these requirements, it compromises the integrity of the certification.

Non-compliance indicates that the project may not reflect the sustainability goals or environmental standards originally promised, which necessitates a reevaluation of its certified status. This can include violations related to site conditions, occupancy, or any changes that undermine the project's LEED certification criteria.

In contrast, voluntary withdrawal by the project team, while it removes the project from the LEED system, does not revoke certification since the project is choosing to discontinue its participation rather than failing to meet standards. Similarly, failure to submit documentation on time might affect the timeline but does not directly lead to revocation if compliance is ultimately achieved. A change in ownership may impact operational decisions or strategies but doesn't inherently affect the LEED certification itself unless it subsequently leads to non-compliance issues.