Climate Literacy for the Construction Trades provides practical knowledge to help construction professionals make more climate-conscious decisions throughout a project, from purchasing materials and selecting products to installation and construction practices.
This online microcredential introduces the science of climate change and explores its impacts on both natural and built environments, with a focus on how these issues apply to the construction sector. Learners examine how construction activities contribute to carbon emissions and explore strategies that can support more energy-efficient, sustainable and low-carbon buildings.
Through real‑world examples, you explore how to apply climate‑conscious decision‑making across construction projects, from purchasing through installation. By completing this training, you will develop an understanding of:
The construction industry plays an important role in reducing emissions and improving the energy performance of Canada's buildings. This training helps workers build the climate knowledge needed to respond to these changing industry expectations and adopt more sustainable approaches to construction.
By developing skills in energy efficiency, carbon reduction, lifecycle thinking and sustainable material selection, learners are better prepared to participate in projects that prioritize lower emissions and improved building performance. The training can also support workers who are looking to upskill or reskill as the construction sector continues to adapt to the transition toward a low-carbon economy.
C2R2 is a pan-Canadian coalition of colleges, cégeps, and polytechnics dedicated to bridging the skills gap for a resilient recovery. Our members have the expertise and agility to deliver impactful training programs and applied research that support energy security and sustainability. Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario, serves as the Coordinating Secretariat for C2R2, leading national projects and advocacy.