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

LEED v5 resources for project teams

LEED v5 ushered in new direction for green building rating systems, with a strong focus on the…
September 16, 2026

Most common LEED v4.1 substitutions – and why teams choose them

LEED® v4 BD+C project teams are encouraged to take advantage of the expanded…
September 10, 2026

New Guide to LEED v5 Points Rewarding Wood Products

Wood products have always played a strong role in the LEED green building rating…
September 9, 2026

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

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