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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.

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.

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