Our homes and buildings contribute a lot to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. So far, we have focused on reducing emissions from building operations, known as operational carbon. Recently, we realized this isn’t enough. We also need to consider CO2 emissions from making building materials. To fully understand and reduce buildings’ impact on the climate, we must look at their entire life cycle. This includes emissions from producing and transporting materials, construction, and managing buildings at the end of their life. These emissions are called embodied carbon.

Join our expert panel to learn about embodied carbon. We’ll discuss how we measure it and how it affects building design. We’ll look at design frameworks that reduce embodied carbon, like design for flexibility and deconstruction. We’ll also explore innovations in low-carbon building materials and the return to natural materials in construction. Finally, we’ll talk about how embodied carbon is being included in policies and what to expect in the future.

Cities across Canada are focusing on reducing waste from construction, renovation, and demolition. They aim to preserve embodied carbon. Instead of demolishing buildings, they are moving towards deconstructing them. This way, they can salvage valuable materials for reuse.

Join us to learn about the benefits of deconstruction from industry leaders. Discover how homeowners and developers can promote deconstruction in Calgary.

Speakers include The City of Calgary, Light House, Built Green Canada, and Alberta Waste & Recycling

An average of 535 single family homes are demolished in Calgary each year and sent to landfill. Looking across Canada, the number is in the thousands.

The new report, A Blueprint for Change: Preventing Demolition Waste Through Home Relocation and Deconstruction, says many high-quality homes can be repurposed. This can help address the housing crisis faster and cheaper than building new homes. Extending the life of these homes also reduces construction and demolition waste. It cuts down on the new materials needed for housing and lowers carbon emissions that contribute to climate change.

Join our expert panel to learn how to extend the life of existing buildings. Discover ways to save money and help the environment.

Introduction to the Circular Economy webinar series hosted by The City of Calgary and Light House.

A circular economy is a shift from a throw-away mindset to a circular one. It extends the lifespan of goods, food, and resources through better design and reuse, This ensures nothing goes to waste. Learn about innovative local and national projects and businesses that have embraced the circular economy. Find out how The City of Calgary supports and contributes to a circular economy.

Speakers include The City of Calgary, Light House, Share Reuse Repair and IKEA.

This webinar will take place during Emergency Preparedness Week (May 7-13, 2023). It will tell you about The City’s Climate Ready Home Program. You will learn steps to prepare for emergencies and ways to protect your home from severe weather. Severe weather is increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change.

This session will include closed captioning and ASL interpretation.

Historic resources connect us to our past, our future, and each other. Preserving our heritage is very valuable. It is an important part of building a sustainable city. It offers economic and environmental benefits. It also enriches the sense of place in our communities.

This session is about The City of Calgary’s YardSmart program. It focuses on biodiversity and supporting pollinators. Join if you want to create a beautiful yard that thrives in Calgary’s changing climate. Your yard can also help the health and vibrancy of our city’s natural environment.

Renewable energy has many benefits. It provides energy independence and can lower or eliminate utility bills. It also increases home comfort and helps limit global climate change.

Homes and workplaces produce two-thirds (66% in 2019) of Calgary's greenhouse gas emissions. Choosing who provides your energy and how it is produced is one of the most effective ways to limit your contribution to global climate change. It starts by understanding your choices.

This workshop is co-hosted by The City of Calgary's Climate Program and Open Streets. It addresses some of the most common myths about renewable energy in Alberta. It will walk you through the options available. It also shares ideas on how to evaluate what is best for you.

This webinar was co-hosted by The City of Calgary and Peaks to Prairies. It took place during National Drive Electric Week (September 26 to October 4, 2020).

Choosing an electric vehicle can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. It can also save you money on maintenance, fuel, and possibly insurance premiums. Electric vehicles are quiet, powerful, and fun to drive! Transportation makes up one-third of Calgary’s greenhouse gas emissions. Adopting electric vehicles is a great way to reduce emissions in our city.

This workshop is co-hosted by The City of Calgary’s Climate Program and Transportation Planning. Special guests from Peaks to Prairies will join. The workshop will address common myths about electric vehicles. It will discuss the benefits and barriers of owning an electric vehicle. It will also explore the advancement of charging infrastructure in Alberta and more.

Climate change is a major issue today. Most Calgarians are worried about it.

This session explains the complex topic of climate change. It provides information on what climate change is and how it impacts Calgary. It also covers how The City of Calgary is taking action and how Calgarians can help.

Want to ride your bike more often but don’t know how to start? Join us for a free, fun, and friendly introduction to cycling, including winter cycling, for Calgarians! Learn about the tools and resources to help you feel more comfortable on your bike.

Do you know the best ways to reduce your home energy bills? Home energy use makes up more than one-quarter of Calgary’s greenhouse gas emissions. Saving energy at home can greatly help limit climate change. This workshop is co-hosted by The City of Calgary’s Climate Program and Empower Me. It covers the top five changes you can make at home, additional actions you can take, and how these actions help meet our climate change targets.

Flooding, hail, high winds, and other extreme weather events are becoming more common and severe in Calgary due to climate change. These hazards lead to higher insurance costs, health impacts, and property damage. This workshop, hosted by City of Calgary staff, will help you understand what climate change means for Calgary. You will learn actions you can take to prepare and how The City of Calgary is adapting to our changing climate.