Who we are

Building our way forward

The Canada Green Building Council supports the people and businesses involved in designing, constructing, and operating buildings. We offer practical solutions that unlock the value of green buildings for attracting investment, reducing costs, and increasing asset value and resiliency. Working collaboratively with members, industry, and government, we can reduce environmental impacts and help Canada’s building sector achieve their business, sustainability, and carbon leadership goals.

6286

LEED certified
buildings

7.8

MILLION TONNES
less GHG emissions from LEED certifications

40.5

MILLION
eMWh of energy savings from LEED certifications

70

Zero Carbon Building – Performance
Buildings

What We Do

CAGBC provides the products and services the building sector needs to construct and manage buildings that are easier on resources, healthier for people, resilient and cost-effective. We work with the sector to influence and deliver market-leading standards, establish best practices, and educate the market on the benefits of green buildings.

National Corporate Leader

Mitsubishi Electric Heating and Cooling

National media partners

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Latest Green Building Profiles

Matheson Kennedy Complex

 Buildings Certification Year   Rating System  Version  Level  550 & 570 Matheson Boulevard East,…
October 17, 2025

483 Bay St.

Staying ahead of the curve At a time when energy efficiency was not…
April 30, 2025

240 Markland Drive

In 2020, 240 Markland Drive, a mid-rise multi-unit residential building (MURB) located in…
July 22, 2024

Humber Cultural Hub

The art of green building The Humber Cultural Hub (HCH) is part of…
April 2, 2024

Latest News

CAGBC Responds to 2025 Federal Budget Announcement

OTTAWA, ON — The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC), the voice of Canada’s…
November 4, 2025

USGBC opens LEED v5 project certification, unveils new tools and resources for the world’s most widely used green building program

Nov. 3, 2025 (WASHINGTON) – Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the…
November 3, 2025

LEED v5 expands: New Arc certification tools and resources for users

As the building industry rapidly evolves toward a future defined by decarbonization, resilience…
November 3, 2025

Canada surpasses 100 IREE-certified projects 

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) is proud to announce that more than…
October 30, 2025