About us


The Canada Green Building Council knows sustainability is a competitive advantage for Canada’s real estate and building sector. Together with our members, we’re committed to working with real estate and building sectors to protect their assets, reduce their risk, and accelerate green building adoption across Canada.


Founded in 2002, CAGBC has spent more than 20 years empowering members with sustainable enhancements that protect and advance their bottom lines. As market needs evolve, CAGBC provides solutions for asset risk mitigation, transition planning, and regulatory verification.

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More than 20 years
of making a difference

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
2022
Released an Embodied Carbon Primer, LEED administration returns to CAGBC, Relaunched the CAGBC brand Released economic impact report
2023
Low Carbon Training Program launches Launched CAGBC Learning Hub
2024
Inaugural National Embodied Carbon Summit ZCB-Design expands to Part 9 buildings First Zero Carbon Building – Micro-credential, ZCB-Design v4
2025
LEED v5 Launch
2026
Carbon Transition Planning Guide

Second Zero Carbon Building – Micro-credential