The Government of Canada solidified its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 through the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, which became law on June 29, 2021.
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/net-zero-emissions-2050.html
The Climate Risk Institute held a Low Carbon webinar outlining the impact of commercial buildings on GHG emissions. The building sector, identified as the third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the country, contributes to 13% of Canada's total emissions. This figure increases to 18% when considering electricity generation and the additional emissions embedded in building materials and construction supply chains.
For more information, visit the Natural Resources Canada discussion paper here
The appropriate response is to prioritize decarbonization, fostering a low-carbon culture that underscores the construction of net-zero and climate-resilient buildings, alongside the retrofitting of existing building stock.
Energy@Work’s Energy Management Action Plan (E-MAP) targets economic opportunities through operational and sustainable savings. Every commercial building should have a supported E-MAP with specific utility reduction targets.
Energy@Work’s E-MAP experience spans over 30 years. In reviewing results across sectors, we realized that success comes down to the integration of: People, Process and Products. As a recent example, E-MAP clients saved over the $3.2 Million dollars over 3 years, largely through operational improvements and without compromising safety, tenant comfort or equipment reliability.