LEED certification and professional credentialling in Canada has been consolidated under the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC).

The global benchmark for ESG performance of commercial real estate portfolios and infrastructure investments has reacquired its independence and established a non-profit foundation to oversee standards development.

CaGBC, GBCI and the Advanced Energy Centre are working together to bring the Investor Confidence Project and its IREE certification to Canada.

Further refinement of the WELL Building Standard is expected as a plethora of studies point to the growing concern for health and wellness.

U.S.-based Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) has launched its new rating system for developing sustainable landscapes.