BREEAM is primarily focused on the environmental dimension of sustainability followed by the social dimension. Economic aspects are represented at 5%, which is greater than most of the analysed certifications. The main sustainable aspects in this certification are resources, environmental impact and health.

As a certification that measures the well-being and health of a building’s users, WELL is focused almost entirely on the social dimension of sustainability. The health aspect is by far the most significant aspect, covering over 4/5th of the entire focus of the certification. The WELL certification can work in conjunction with other certifications to ensure holistic sustainability for any given project. The WELL certification has several criteria focused on the operation of the building.

The Living building challenge is mainly focused on the social dimension of sustainability. This is primarily due to all 7 principles touching on social sustainability, while only some principles focus on environmental sustainability. The certification has no focus on economic sustainability. The social and environmental dimensions are distributed across several aspects. The largest focus is on the architecture aspect, followed by biodiversity and social responsibility.