According to entrepreneurs, eco-friendly facilities typically cost 5 to 20 percent more than conventional facilities, but the benefits are long-term. Overall, green factories can reduce electricity consumption by 24 to 50 percent, water consumption by 40 percent, and carbon emissions by 33 to 39 percent.
Many organizations around the world certify eco-friendly establishments. Among them, the USGBC, established in 1993, issues LEED certification.