Why Green Building

Transforming Canada’s buildings for good

Green buildings are a proven choice for a better, more prosperous and resilient future. They reduce energy and water use, cut waste, and are more affordable to operate. By building green, we can create good jobs and encourage climate-friendly innovations. Today, advances in green building can reduce carbon emissions and eliminate environmental impacts, making communities more resilient and helping Canada meet its climate targets.

Green Building Benefits

Green buildings are affordable, efficient, and designed with people and the environment in mind.

Building Climate Solutions

To meet Canada’s climate targets green, resilient, and zero-carbon buildings must become the norm.

Retrofits for the Future

Retrofitting existing buildings is important to reaching Canada’s climate targets and a significant job creating engine.

Green Building Jobs

Meeting zero carbon building and retrofit demand requires more workers with the right skills.

Latest News

CAGBC welcomes new Board Directors at 2026 AGM

The Canada Green Building Council formalized its Board of Directors at its Annual…
June 23, 2026

Lead what’s next: Industry momentum at Building Lasting Change 2026

Montréal, QC – June 22, 2026 – Canada’s green building sector gathered in…
June 22, 2026

CAGBC Award winners honoured for achievements in green building 

June 18, 2026 – Montréal – The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) unveiled the winners of…
June 18, 2026

CAGBC expands zero-carbon skills training with new micro‑credential  

Montréal, QC — June 18, 2026 — The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) is expanding its…
June 18, 2026