About Us

Building our way forward

The Canada Green Building Council supports the building sector’s transition to green buildings. Green buildings are powerful tools for positive change. By unlocking the value and potential of green buildings, Canada’s real estate sector can significantly reduce carbon emissions, eliminate environmental impacts, future-proof assets, and contribute to healthier and more resilient communities.

CAGBC works with Canada’s real estate and building sector to provide the market insights, expertise and practical solutions they need to push their sustainability efforts further and faster.

Together with our members, we’re doing great things.

Who we are

We aren’t alone in our mission to make every building greener. CAGBC members play an active role in the Council through our volunteer committees and special accelerators. Our volunteer Board of Directors represent a wide range of industries and geographic regions. Our thousands of members include designers, architects, engineers, construction companies, owners and operators – all the people and businesses involved in the design, construction and operation of buildings.

If you are interested in being part of the forefront of sustainability, CAGBC membership could be for you too.

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, and more cost-effective. We work with the sector to influence standards, develop best practices, and educate the market on the benefits of green buildings.

We also help shape the future of green building through market-led research, educational programming, and by providing access to the world’s leading certification and rating systems. Our government advocacy efforts help shape the government programs and policies Canada needs to accelerate green buildings, lower carbon emissions, and deliver on more sustainable, resilient and equitable communities.

Our members are united in our vision for a greener future.

20 YEARS OF GREEN BUILDING HISTORY

2002
Founded
2003
LEED license granted from USGBC
2005
Elected Board established
2006
Joined the WorldGBC
2007
Chapters established across Canada
2008
CAGBC joins GBCI Board
2012
LEED license agreement updated, Board restructured
2015
CAGBC chapters merge; Advocacy and policy work expands
2017
Zero Carbon Building Standard launched
2020
Zero Carbon Building Standard v2

Latest News

Statement on Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet Appointments

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) congratulates the new federal cabinet on its…
May 14, 2025

BLC brings leaders and innovators together in forums

CAGBC is pleased to announce this year’s industry forums at Building Lasting Change™…
May 13, 2025

Building Lasting Change, decarbonizing across-the-board

Professional conferences and forums are effective ways to bring together stakeholders and decision-makers…
May 12, 2025

Uptake in certifications for Indigenous-led projects

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

LATEST RESEARCH AND REPORTS

Unlocking the Value of Green Building

Unlocking the Value of Green Building is a roadmap for decision-makers seeking actionable…
March 31, 2025

Market Primer: Carbon Capture and Utilization in Cementitious Building Materials

Concrete and cement materials have been specifically identified as building materials of interest,…
March 31, 2025

Rapidly Scaling Canada’s Deep Retrofit Market

Stakeholder Insights into Barriers and Opportunities Despite significant progress in recent years, industry…
March 3, 2025

Reducing Embodied Carbon in Canada’s Buildings

The inaugural National Embodied Carbon Summit, hosted by the Canada Green Building Council…
February 27, 2025

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