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
Supporters
The CAGBC and The Delphi Group recognize the contributions of The Atmospheric Fund, the Province of Nova Scotia (represented by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy and Mines), the Real Estate Foundation of BC, and Energy Efficiency Alberta in the preparation of this report.
