CAGBC welcomes federal action on sustainable investment guidelines 

CAGBC Staff on December 18, 2025

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Advocacy

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) welcomes today’s announcement advancing Made-in-Canada sustainable investment guidelines—a critical step to unlock private capital for green and resilient buildings. 

CAGBC has advocated for this through its 2025 prebudget recommendations and during Green Building Day on the Hill. Today’s commitment supports our efforts to encourage more on the sustainable finance front, such as launching CAGBC’s Sustainable Finance Accelerator. This initiative aims to drive greater investment into low-carbon buildings by helping industry and investors better understand each other’s needs and clarify the value generated by green buildings.

Strengthening Canada’s climate competitiveness 

Clear, credible sustainable investment guidelines will enhance Canada’s climate competitiveness by providing certainty for investors and positioning the real estate sector to attract foreign capital. This will help Canadian building owners and developers access global financing streams, accelerate decarbonization, and ensure Canada remains a leader in the clean economy. 

We look forward to collaborating with the Canadian Climate Institute, Business Future Pathways, the government and industry to ensure these guidelines position Canada as a global leader in sustainable finance for the green building sector while reducing the impact of climate change. 


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