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Canada’s building sector is one of the country’s largest sources of emissions and material consumption, making it a high-impact target for clean technology
innovation. With growing demand for net-zero buildings, deep retrofits, and resilient
design, the sector is scaling up its use of energy-efficient materials, smart systems,
and low-carbon construction methods. For cleantech providers, this is a sector
actively seeking solutions, with opportunities for partnerships in everything from
building automation to sustainable materials and decarbonized heating. Canada’s
building sector encompasses residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.

Buildings represent:

  • Canada’s 3rd largest source of emissions: 13% of Canada’s total direct GHG emissions, with indirect emissions from electricity use further increasing its footprint to 18%.

  • The sector generates a total of 89 million tonnes of direct greenhouse gas emissions annually.

  • Majority of emissions (96%) stemming from space heating and water heating.

  • Over 26% of Canada’s plastic waste is from the construction sector, much of which is hard- to-
    recycle plastic.

  • A significant contributor to Canada’s economy, generating approximately $150 billion annually in GDP, accounting for roughly 7.4% of Canada’s GDP, and supporting jobs in construction, real estate, and building operations.

  • The sector is set for expansion, driven by strategic investments, positive demographic trends, and supportive government policies focused on improving housing and infrastructure.

Click here for a comprehensive overview of the sector

Canada’s building sector is one of the country’s largest sources of emissions and material consumption, making it a high-impact target for clean technology
innovation. With growing demand for net-zero buildings, deep retrofits, and resilient
design, the sector is scaling up its use of energy-efficient materials, smart systems,
and low-carbon construction methods. For cleantech providers, this is a sector
actively seeking solutions, with opportunities for partnerships in everything from
building automation to sustainable materials and decarbonized heating. Canada’s
building sector encompasses residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.

Buildings represent:

  • Canada’s 3rd largest source of emissions: 13% of Canada’s total direct GHG emissions, with indirect emissions from electricity use further increasing its footprint to 18%.

  • The sector generates a total of 89 million tonnes of direct greenhouse gas emissions annually.

  • Majority of emissions (96%) stemming from space heating and water heating.

  • Over 26% of Canada’s plastic waste is from the construction sector, much of which is hard- to-
    recycle plastic.

  • A significant contributor to Canada’s economy, generating approximately $150 billion annually in GDP, accounting for roughly 7.4% of Canada’s GDP, and supporting jobs in construction, real estate, and building operations.

  • The sector is set for expansion, driven by strategic investments, positive demographic trends, and supportive government policies focused on improving housing and infrastructure.

Click here for a comprehensive overview of the sector

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