Over the past decade, sustainability in North America has taken a surge in the construction sector. As carbon emissions have continued to rise, it became evident that there was a pressing need to develop a more sustainable construction sector. Building performance alone accounts for 28 % of North America’s global emission output. The move towards sustainable buildings is being advanced due to national and local carbon reduction targets, higher energy prices, and depleting resources. North America is changing rapidly due to population growth, which makes the need for sustainable solutions to the way we build even more important.

In the U.S., The American Rescue Plan will build, rehabilitate and retrofit affordable, accessible, energy efficient, and resilient housing, commercial buildings, schools, and child care facilities all over the country, while also improving the nation’s federal facilities. Canada aims to have all existing buildings be net zero by 2050 and all new buildings to be net zero by 2030.

The Sustainable Buildings Alliance brings together a group of Danish companies with competences within green building solutions, including ventilation, indoor climate, energy management, intelligent building management, insulation, heat pumps, water management and more. The alliance works directly with North American developers and building owners surrounding their upcoming redevelopment projects, to showcase alliance member solutions and gain critical market feedback. With continuous market updates and support from the Trade Council's advisors, the alliance provides members with a unique chance to learn about the market for green building technology while expanding their business in North America.

The Danish Sustainable Buildings Forum is a collaborative group of Danish sustainable building companies with an existing presence in the North American market. The forum works with Canadian public stakeholders through knowledge sharing practices and focused discussions to help support Canada reach its 2030 and 2050 carbon reduction building goals.