City of Vancouver

This knowledge product describes the City of Vancouver’s Strategy for Zero Emissions Buildings, which serves as a foundational element in the city’s commitment to achieving 100% renewable energy and carbon neutrality by 2050. The document outlines Vancouver’s approach to addressing greenhouse gas emissions from the buildings sector, which accounts for over half of the city’s total emissions. It details the implementation of innovative policies, such as the Zero Emissions Building Plan (ZEBP) and the Renewable City Strategy, aimed at transitioning all new buildings to zero emissions by 2030.