This report used a qualitative approach, drawing on seven in-depth interviews to explore green building topics in Indigenous contexts. Participants included Indigenous businesses, building owners, and industry experts who were recruited through a webinar on Green Building Initiatives and Indigenous Businesses and through a referral program.

The goal of these interviews was to explore the opportunities and challenges faced by Indigenous-led entities in relation to green buildings, net-zero building standards, green building incentives, carbon transition plans, and deep retrofits. Each session lasted approximately 45 minutes and followed a semi-structured guide.

The insights gathered will inform a two-part resource development initiative led by the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC), ensuring that Indigenous voices and perspectives are meaningfully included. The resulting resources include a series of playbooks tailored to building owners across various asset classes and a guide for industry practitioners, particularly those in the early stages of transition planning.