International WELL Building Institute - IWBI

12/23/2025

We are wishing a healthy and happy Holiday season to all!

In the spirit of the research-backed WELL Standard, which encourages organizations to promote a healthy work-life balance for employees, IWBI offices will be closed from December 25 to January 1.

“As we close the year, thank you to all who have paved the way, who walk alongside us and partner with us in this work. Together, we continue to transform buildings, organizations and the policies that shape them into powerful forces for human health.” - IWBI President & CEO, Rachel Hodgdon

Questions while we’re away? Visit the WELL Support Center to find your answer: https://support.wellcertified.com/hc/en-us

12/23/2025

The second edition of Investing in Health Pays Back more than doubles the volume of peer-reviewed, third-party research demonstrating that healthy buildings and healthy organizations deliver measurable returns.

Contributions from institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the American Society of Interior Designers and the University of Sydney reinforce that investing in health is smart business.

⏩ The report’s executive summary distills these key findings into a short and effective resource to have on hand during a busy week.

Download the executive summary today: https://ow.ly/RLrL50XNHEG

12/22/2025

Ready to maximize your impact in the New Year?

We are proud to collaborate with organizations committed to creating people-first places.

Connect with our team to discover new partnership opportunities and set your 2026 strategy in motion. https://meetings.hubspot.com/matthew-maycock/well2025

12/19/2025

We’re proud to celebrate our President & CEO, Rachel Hodgdon, for being recognized by New York-based City and State NY as one of the 2025 Responsible 100, which honors socially responsible leaders who turn ideas into action and impact.

Rachel’s leadership in driving people-first places to elevate health, well-being, equity and sustainability exemplifies what it means to make a meaningful difference for people in our buildings, organizations and communities.

From championing healthier buildings and resilient communities to shaping the global WELL movement, Rachel continues to inspire us and the entire healthy buildings movement every day.

Read more about the 2025 Responsible 100: https://ow.ly/ZEvE50XMMJr

12/19/2025

We started the year with a clear mission to transform buildings and the policies that shape them into powerful forces for human health. And with the powerful backing of our community, WELL now spans 6 billion square feet of space worldwide!

🏢 That’s almost 100,000 locations committed to prioritizing human health and well-being in over 130 countries.

This milestone isn’t just about square footage—it’s about the 30 million people impacted every day.

Our heartfelt thanks to all WELL advocates who are committed to making health and well-being the standard, not the exception.

Let’s carry this momentum into 2026! What are your resolutions for the new year? Share them below. ⬇️

12/18/2025

Ever wonder what it takes to turn a building into a certified healthy space?

Learn all about on-site testing procedures in our new series: Performance verification 101. The videos cover WELL programs and the various roles and requirements needed for successful on-site testing.

Watch the series:https://ow.ly/Nm4v50XLM03

12/17/2025

This September, we launched the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air, a critical initiative that brought together over 200 global leaders across more than 30 countries.

We know that better ventilation and air quality drive productivity gains of $6,500 to $7,500 per person per year. But policymakers and investors often overlook indoor air quality as a primary driver of public health and economic value, despite the fact that the average person spends 90% of their time indoors.

The Commission unites world leaders in order to develop a bold, solutions-driven strategy to improve indoor air quality and boost public health. We could not be more grateful for their leadership and commitment to progress.

Read more about the leaders who are driving global action on : https://www.wellcertified.com/global-commission

12/16/2025

Homes are more than shelter. They shape our health, happiness and resilience. Get some takeaways from the the IWBI Healthy Homes Summit where builders, developers, designers and investors gathered and shared the latest and best practices of healthy homes.

Read more on the recap coverage on ProBuilder:

On September 18, 2025, the inaugural Healthy Homes Summit produced by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) convened a diverse cross-section of the residential industry...

12/16/2025

We're proud to share that WELL for residential, the only global certification program for healthier homes, has achieved phenomenal uptake and adoption while in pilot.

Nearly 20 million square feet of real estate encompassing 40,000+ residential units across 22 countries are now participating in the first-of-its-kind pilot program.

Read more and see what our pilot participants are saying: https://ow.ly/1vw650XKwAP

12/15/2025

We believe that progress happens when people come together.

This year, our expanded WELL 2025 Global Events Series featured 25 Summits around the world. Thousands of attendees committed to driving change by showing up to learn, connect and celebrate.

We could not have done this without the generous support of our Global Event Sponsors.

Thank you, Panasonic, Milliken & Company, Shaw Contract, Daikin U.S. Corporation, GSK, Corvias, Johnson Controls, Lutron Electronics, Kaiterra, WellStat, Aon, CBRE, R.Evolution, Sloan, Sanofi, Excel Dryer, uHoo, Epsten Group, a Salas O'Brien Company.

There is still more work to do to solidify the adoption of people-first places. Help us continue this momentum and join us at our upcoming NYC WELL Summit on January 29: https://events.wellcertified.com/WELL2026/

Tag someone you hope to see at a 2026 WELL Summit! 👋

12/15/2025

Get comfortable during a fireside chat between our own President & CEO Rachel Hodgdon and Dr. Joseph G. Allen, Harvard University professor and director of the Healthy Buildings Program, as they unpack the future of health, well-being and the built environment.

This and more at our WELL Flag Summit in NYC. 🏙️ Join us for a day of connection, celebration and education on Thursday, January 29, hosted at 3 Times Square in partnership with Rudin.

Explore the agenda and grab your ticket today!
https://ow.ly/BgwI50XJVWx

Strengthen your understanding of WELL and forge local connections with experts in your area.

12/12/2025

: Across global markets, investors, regulators and companies are seeking clearer, more credible ways to demonstrate progress on social sustainability. IWBI’s Sustainability Leader Profiles highlight organizations that are shaping this emerging landscape — pairing ambition with measurable action. These profiles feature international organizations, real estate companies, financial institutions and public-sector partners that are integrating people-centered strategies into their core business, investment and financing practices.

In our first published profile, we spotlight the UN Global Compact Network USA and how it connects American businesses to the wider UN system—helping it align with the 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to turn universal values into corporate action.

📄 Download the full profile:.
https://resources.wellcertified.com/resources/tools/iwbi-sustainable-finance-leader-profiles