Tag: Thomas Mueller
RBC to reduce GHG emissions, retrofit two-thirds of branches
A multi-million-dollar plan to retrofit RBC's Canadian 1,200 branch network aims to cut 10,000 tonnes of onsite carbon emissions from its operational footprint. The...
New Zero Carbon Building design standard announced at CAGBC conference
On June 5, 2024, at the Building Lasting Change event, presented by the Canada Green Building Council® (CAGBC), the council introduced the latest version...
Canadian colleges fueling clean economy transition with fully funded microcredentials
Canadians from coast to coast to coast can now access fully funded microcredentials to help to increase skills and competencies and prepare them to...
Green Building Council guide to climate change resilience
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) recently launched a new industry guide on "Climate Change Resilience in the Built Environment," collating effective and practical...
Vancouver Convention Centre recertified for LEED Platinum status
The West Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre has been recertified as LEED Platinum for Building Operations and Maintenance – maintaining its double LEED Platinum...
CaGBC to oversee LEED certification and credentialing in Canada
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) recently announced that CAGBC will provide direct oversight of LEED® green building...
Canada ranks second in the world for LEED certified buildings
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) recently announced that Canada ranked second globally on the annual list of Top 10 Countries and Regions for...
Report provides pathway to decarbonize large buildings
For Canada to achieve its 2030 and 2050 climate targets, building owners and operators will need to upgrade, retrofit, and ultimately decarbonize hundreds of...
Innovative green buildings and visionaries recognized
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) announced the winners of the 2021 CAGBC Awards. The annual awards celebrate the projects and leaders transforming Canada’s...
CaGBC Recognizes Green Building Leaders in 2020
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently announced the winners of the 2020 Leadership and Green Building Excellence Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations...