Embodied Carbon and Lifecycle Assessment

Part of CICan’s Technical Working Group on Scope 3 Emissions, this session explores how embodied carbon and lifecycle assessments can transform building practices and reduce emissions. Sustainability experts discuss strategies for selecting low-carbon materials, integrating emissions reductions into institutional planning, and achieving net-zero goals through innovative construction and retrofitting practices....

Showcasing Success: Best Practices in Net-Zero and ReconciliACTION for Campus Living Labs

Gain valuable insights into creating impactful sustainability projects on your campus by learning from CICan members' success stories. This session featured Cambrian College, John Abbott College, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic, showcasing innovative projects that integrate Indigenous knowledge and green technology to advance campus sustainability. Topics included using nature as a classroom,...

Sustainable Skills: Preparing Canada’s Workforce for Net Zero Construction

In this episode of The Hammer, a podcast by Canadian Contractor Magazine, CICan’s ImpAct-Climate Manager, Judi Varga-Toth, and Chad Flinn from Red Deer Polytechnic were special guests to discuss the specialized skills needed for Canada’s net-zero construction goals. From heat pumps to high-performance insulation, they explore how colleges and institutes...

Sustainability in Trades = Women in Trades

In partnership with Efficiency Canada, listen to a discussion on the essential role of women in the trades and their impact on addressing climate change and labour shortages in the building industry. Hear from panelists from four different building trades as they share their experiences, challenges, and contributions to the...

Take a Bite Out of Climate Change with Low Carbon Campus Cuisine

Learn how campus food choices and agricultural curriculum can significantly lower GHG emissions, reduce costs, and contribute to the SDGs, with insights from Conestoga College, Durham College, and the Forward Food team.

SDG Roundtable Discussion

This discussion with Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Karina Gould explores initiatives funded by the Employment and Social Development Canada SDG program, challenges faced by youth and communities, opportunities, and ways to accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda.

Greening the Construction Trades: Upskilling for a Net-Zero Future

Co-hosted with the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, learn how to equip trades professionals with the skills needed for energy-efficient, climate-resilient building practices to meet Canada’s net-zero emissions goals.

Workshop: Turn your campus into a living lab!

Discover how colleges and institutes are reducing GHG emissions and raising climate change awareness through successful living lab projects that integrate applied research, teaching, and community development.

Introducing Climate Action Planning – How to Get Started on Your Campus

Gain insights into creating and implementing effective Climate Action Plans (CAPs), which are strategic frameworks for measuring, planning, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions on campuses. In this episode, we provide resources, discuss challenges, costs, and benefits, and share lessons learned through a panel discussion with experienced members.

Workshop: Greening the building Trades with ECO Canada

Explore the importance of greening the building trades, the practical actions that can be taken, and the significant impact of adopting sustainable practices in the industry.