Colleen Loader

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) is a not-for-profit, national organization working to advance green building and sustainable development in Canada. CAGBC is the Canadian licence holder for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system and created the made-in-Canada Zero Carbon Building Standards. We provide Canada's real estate and building sector with the practical solutions needed to unlock the value of green buildings. Our government advocacy and market-driven research and training encourage better buildings, while our industry-leading certification programs help industry plan, implement and verify their sustainability investments. CAGBC members include the businesses and people involved in designing, constructing and operating green buildings. Our members participate in shaping and implementing our standards to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impacts, while creating better buildings that are cost-effective, energy efficient, and healthier for people and communities. What you can expect from CAGBC: - Leading green building certification programs and technical support to advance your sustainability goals and aid in reporting. - Building Lasting Change annual conference: Explore the issues, trends and solutions shaping the future of Canada's real estate and building sector - The annual CAGBC Awards for green building excellence and leadership. - Capacity building education, including private group training. - Advocacy programs designed to influence programs and policies advance green building at scale. Interested in learning more? Visit us at cagbc.org/get-involved.