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.

Partnerships and initiatives

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

Latest News

New LEED Rating System Crosswalk with STARS

There’s new guidance for synergies for university and college clients using LEED, TRUE or SITES, and the STARS® program: USGBC’s new “Rating Systems…
September 2, 2026

World Green Building Week 2026: Building it ready

World Green Building Week 2026 runs September 7-11 and invites organizations around the…
September 1, 2026

Bridging the code harmonization & climate resilience gap

As a recognized national leader in embodied carbon policy, Ryan Zizzo has spent…
September 1, 2026

New alternatives, credits in July 2026 LEED Addenda

The July LEED addenda offered new alternative compliance paths (ACPs) and pilot credits…
August 20, 2026

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