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…
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Vancouver Convention Centre – West

Maintains double LEED Platinum certification Nestled in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, the…
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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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Ask the Expert: Nerva Energy Group

With a focus on driving energy conservation and positive financial outcomes, Nerva Energy…
November 28, 2023

CAGBC issues call for BLC 2024 program submissions

CAGBC members can take center stage at Building Lasting Change, our annual green…
November 23, 2023

Upgrades to Arc: Performance Score v3.3

To increase the accuracy of the energy scores produced by Arc, the platform…
November 20, 2023

Ask the Expert: Michael Brooks

For decades, Michael Brooks has led market and regulatory transformation in Canada in…
November 15, 2023

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