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. 

4

MILLION TONNES
less GHG emissions

3.8

MILLION TONNES
recycled construction waste

4858

LEED certified
buildings

37

Zero Carbon
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

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

The Phenix

Phenix rises again with Zero Carbon Building-certified retrofit Architecture, planning and design firm…
April 28, 2022

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Latest News

Ask the expert: Melissa Jacobs, First Capital REIT

Joining First Capital REIT in 2017, Melissa Jacobs is a subject matter expert to internal…
May 25, 2023

CAGBC receives BC funding to advance low-carbon trades training

VANCOUVER, BC – May 25, 2023 – The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC)…
May 25, 2023

BMO to offer first-of-its-kind financing opportunity with building retrofits

CO2 emissions from the building sector are the highest ever recorded.. In Canada, approximately 10…
May 15, 2023

CIB commits $100M to help building owners lower environmental footprints

TORONTO – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is expanding its retrofit initiative and…
May 12, 2023

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