Canada’s Green Building Engine
Market Impact and Opportunities in a Critical Decade
CAGBC’s report, Canada’s Green Building Engine captures the growth of green building activity across Canada and by province and territory. By using sophisticated modelling, can predict what the green building industry could look like in 2030.
It offers a few scenarios, including a “Climate Forward” one that presents the outcome of a green recovery plan that prioritizes green building and progressive policies. Under this scenario, Canada’s green building industry would flourish, creating 1.5 million direct green building jobs and $150 billion in GDP by 2030.
What drives green building growth?
Climate Change
The need for resilient, efficient buildings
The Circular Economy
Design out waste and pollution
Healthy, Inclusive Buildings
Equal access to green building benefits
Retrofits
Offer cost-effective way to meet carbon targets
Embodied Carbon
Account for carbon intensity
Smart Buildings
Building automation for insights and efficiency
Energy Storage
Accessible and reliable storage
Sustainable materials
Access to greener materials
Green recovery supporters
As governments look to reignite Canada’s economy post-pandemic, CAGBC and industry leaders have come forward to support investments in green initiatives to put Canadians to work and to deliver on climate targets.
