Rick Fedrizzi (former CEO of USGBC)

Rick Fedrizzi is the former CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), an organization that promotes sustainable building practices and environmentally friendly construction. Under his leadership, the USGBC developed the LEED certification program, which helps buildings achieve green standards that reduce energy use and environmental impact. Fedrizzi is recognized for his advocacy of sustainability in architecture and his efforts to influence public policy around green building practices, making a significant impact on how buildings are designed and constructed in an effort to combat climate change.