The new Embassy building is the first building in Jordan to receive the prestigious international LEED-certification for green building. LEED is an international rating system which has developed a set of standards for environmentally friendly and sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings. LEED 2009 awards a maximum of 100 possible base points, based on the reduction of water and energy usage and the lowering of greenhouse gas emissions.

Buildings can qualify for four levels of certifications and a silver rating requires at least 50 points. The current status of the Embassy building in Amman is a silver rating. The Netherlands Embassy is only a few points away from receiving a golden rating. Furthermore, the new Embassy building in Amman is the first sustainable embassy building of all Dutch embassies worldwide.

Solar panels have been implemented on the rooftop to generate solar energy and to supplement the electricity supplied by the national grid. As a result, the Embassy building is less dependent on fossil fuels, the emission of greenhouse gasses will be reduced and less electricity will have to be withdrawn from the power company resulting in lower costs and energy savings. Currently we estimate that around 12% of the energy needs of the building are being met by the electricity generated through the solar panels.