Peel Region has been awarded the Government Leadership Award by the 2024 Canada Green Building Council Awards.
The Government Leadership Award recognizes a deserving individual, team, department, or organization that has developed policies and/or programs to advance green building in Canada.
Peel Region's Office of Climate Change and Energy Management has been recognized under this category for its role in developing the corporate Net Zero Emissions (NZE) New Construction Policy and Standard. As a direct result of this work, there are now eight new corporate buildings being designed and built in Peel to the NZE standard.
Development and implementation of the NZE New Construction Policy and Standard has demonstrated Peel's leadership in the public sector to effect change, improve performance, and advance Net Zero Emissions building practices.
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"I am delighted to see Peel being recognized as a climate leader by the Canada Green Building Council. Making sure that our assets are built to a Net Zero Emissions Standard is just one of the ways in which we promote climate action, sustainability, and resiliency as we continue to shape Peel's community for life."
Davinder Valeri, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services
"Peel's Net Zero Emissions Standard for New Construction represents a major milestone in the local fight against climate change. As Peel Region increases its building stock to serve a growing community, no new emissions will be added to our atmosphere. This is another clear example of climate leadership in the decade that matters most."
Christine Tu, Director, Office of Climate Change and Energy Management
