A Canadian network of organizations working to promote sustainability is growing and gaining strength. Due to their co-operative ethic, co-ops are uniquely positioned to take advantage of, and contribute to, the pool of resources generated by the networking and sharing of information between these dedicated and innovative organizations. Below is a list of some organizations of interest.
The mission of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)is to accelerate the transformation to high-performing, healthy, green buildings, homes, and communities throughout Canada. The Council works to change industry standards; develop best design practices and guidelines; advocate for green buildings; and develop educational tools to support its members in implementing environmentally sustainable design and construction practices.
Dockside Green, located in Victoria's Upper Harbour, has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification by the CaGBC. Dockside Green is a visionary new development jointly developed by Vancity and a local Victoria company, Windmill West, comprising of one million square feet of mixed-use buildings with a focus on ecological, social, and economic responsibility.
The Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) is a non-profit, member-led organization that mobilizes Canadian companies to make powerful business decisions that improve performance and contribute to a better world.
Environmental sustainability is a growing preoccupation of both the co-operative sector and the broader Canadian public. This Guide offers an operational framework for co-operatives to deploy in order to improve their overall environmental performance, and to continue to lead by example. It provides an overview of sustainable management systems and discusses tools for implementation, and then identifies and examines in detail specific areas that co-operatives can target to improve their environmental performance.
Canada Green Building Council 
Dockside Green
