Who we are

Building our way forward

The Canada Green Building Council champions green buildings because they are healthier for people and the planet. We believe green buildings are a cost-effective solution for carbon reduction, job creation, and innovation. By transforming our communities with zero-carbon green buildings, we can put Canada on a path to a more sustainable future. 

5538

LEED certified
buildings

6.8

MILLION TONNES
less GHG emissions from LEED certifications

35.2

MILLION
eMWh of energy savings from LEED certifications

30

current Zero Carbon Building – Performance
certifications

What We Do

CAGBC encourages green building by supporting the people who design, construct and operate buildings. We provide the building sector with innovative standards, verification services, education, and training. Our market research and government advocacy efforts encourage the programs, investments, and policies that will accelerate climate-friendly, zero-carbon buildings, and retrofits. 

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Latest Green Building Profiles

Co-operators New Headquarters

The new Co-operators headquarters building located at 101 Cooper Drive, Guelph, aims to…
June 16, 2023

Vancouver Convention Centre – West

Maintains double LEED Platinum certification Nestled in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, the…
September 16, 2022

Édifice Jacques-Parizeau

ZCB-Performance certification to guide future Ivanhoé Cambridge projects Located in Montreal’s International District,…
April 28, 2022

Scotia Plaza’s 40 King Street West

Zero carbon building reaches new heights with first ZCB-Performance v2 certification Scotia Plaza’s…
April 28, 2022

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Latest News

Canadian billing requests for LEED Recertification now in Arc

Canadian projects attempting a LEED v4.1 O+M Recertification can now submit for certification…
September 20, 2023

Path to Zero

While there is a full spectrum of sustainability within green building, in this…
September 19, 2023

The lead-up to LEED v5

It’s an exciting time for LEED users – the first drafts of LEED…
September 14, 2023

Call for Volunteers – CAGBC Launching New Committees to Support Green Building Movement

Are you interested in making a valuable contribution to the growth of the…
September 14, 2023

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