Our Work

Inspiring the building sector

Green buildings offer a more sustainable future for all Canadians to enjoy.  Together with our members, stakeholders, and governments, CAGBC work is changing industry standards, developing best practices, and providing the tools and training needed for sustainable green building everywhere. 

Services

CAGBC services include third-party validation and quality assessments, corporate education programs and advisory support for GHG reductions.

Certification

Validate your sustainability efforts with CAGBC’s industry-leading green building rating systems and programs.

Advocacy

By working with governments, we help advance green building practices across Canada and make more resilient communities possible.

Research

Developing and sharing credible industry-led information and insights to accelerate sustainable green buildings.

Initiatives

Explore the ways we’re bringing stakeholders together to collectively shape a more sustainable future through green building.

Latest News

ZCB-Performance v3 is on its way

With growing demand for transparency and accountability in building performance, the upcoming release…
June 5, 2025

What new prerequisites under LEED v5 mean for projects

With the release of LEED v5, new prerequisites have been introduced across the…
June 3, 2025

Getting down to the basics, with Wendy Macdonald

With over two decades of experience in sustainable design, Wendy Macdonald has made…
June 3, 2025

Eyes on ENERGY STAR

CAGBC has been following reports that the US-based ENERGY STAR program may be…
June 2, 2025

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