Who we are

Building our way forward

The Canada Green Building Council supports the people and businesses involved in designing, constructing, and operating buildings. We offer practical solutions that unlock the value of green buildings for attracting investment, reducing costs, and increasing asset value and resiliency. Working collaboratively with members, industry, and government, we can reduce environmental impacts and help Canada’s building sector achieve their business, sustainability, and carbon leadership goals.

5931

LEED certified
buildings

7.8

MILLION TONNES
less GHG emissions from LEED certifications

40.5

MILLION
eMWh of energy savings from LEED certifications

53

Zero Carbon Building – Performance
Buildings

What We Do

CAGBC provides the products and services the building sector needs to construct and manage buildings that are easier on resources, healthier for people, resilient and cost-effective. We work with the sector to influence and deliver market-leading standards, establish best practices, and educate the market on the benefits of green buildings.

National Corporate Leader

Mitsubishi Electric Heating and Cooling

National media partners

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Latest Green Building Profiles

483 Bay St.

Staying ahead of the curve At a time when energy efficiency was not…
April 30, 2025

240 Markland Drive

In 2020, 240 Markland Drive, a mid-rise multi-unit residential building (MURB) located in…
July 22, 2024

Humber Cultural Hub

The art of green building The Humber Cultural Hub (HCH) is part of…
April 2, 2024

Waterfront Innovation Centre

Conceived to achieve the highest standards in environmental sustainability, Menkes Developments‘ state-of-the-art Waterfront…
March 18, 2024

Latest News

Uptake in certifications for Indigenous-led projects

Across Canada, a growing number of Indigenous-led projects are achieving green building certifications,…
May 8, 2025

Valérie Anne Brouillard on the role of regulations in Quebec’s energy transition

Regulatory measures play a crucial role in addressing climate challenges, particularly in large…
May 6, 2025

CAGBC congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada for winning the 2025 federal election

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada on…
April 29, 2025

Registration now open for LEED v5

Starting today, Canadian projects can register under LEED v5, the latest version of…
April 28, 2025