As buildings contribute significantly to Peel’s corporate emissions, the Office of Climate Change and Energy Management (OCCEM) at Peel Region has developed a Corporate Net Zero Emission (NZE) Policy and Standard for new construction, ensuring all new corporate buildings do not add to the already strained current GHG inventory. This Standard is instrumental in driving deep carbon reductions in new construction, thus enabling Peel to meet its corporate emissions reduction target of 45% by 2030 as well as the longer-term ambition of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Recognized with the CaGBC Government Leadership Award, this Standard provides a comprehensive set of guidelines and requirements designed to ensure that all new regional buildings and facilities achieve Net-Zero carbon emissions. It builds upon the basic principles of the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) design certification and incorporates additional measures to elevate environmental and operational standards. Bassem Elosman, Advisor of Climate Change and Energy Management with Peel Region, will deliver a presentation on the Standards and how they are being applied to new construction.
This webinar is exclusively for members of the CAC Energy Manager’s Community of Practice. Registration is limited to municipal staff of the CAC member municipalities only.