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

Updated ZCB – Design Workbooks for v3 & v4

CAGBC has made important corrections to the Zero Carbon Building – Design v3 Workbook and…
December 5, 2024

Ask the Expert: Graham Girard

Every year, the CAGBC Award for an Inspiring Home recognizes a high-performing residential…
December 5, 2024

Industry leaders release recommendations to accelerate the decarbonization of Canada’s commercial real estate buildings

Toronto, Canada – December 4, 2024 – REALPAC, the Canada Green Building Council®…
December 4, 2024

Call for presentation submissions: Building Lasting Change

Strengthen your market position and grow your business at Canada’s premier green building…
December 3, 2024

LATEST RESEARCH AND REPORTS

Decarbonizing Canada’s Commercial Buildings

The Owner & Investor Perspective Released jointly by REALPAC, the Canada Green Building…
December 4, 2024

Two Million Green Homes

Ensuring Canada’s Needed New Housing is Affordable, Attainable, and Sustainable In this report,…
November 28, 2024

Building Our Future: A Low-Carbon Training Strategy For The Trades

Building Our Future: A Low-Carbon Training Strategy for the Trades is a workforce…
April 3, 2024

Full Disclosure: Real Estate’s Climate Leadership in action

In the absence of consistent requirements and support for building performance data disclosure…
October 26, 2022

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