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BEPS CoP Webinar #1: The Important Role of Building Emissions Performance Standards in Net Zero

June 2025

In this webinar, Natalia Enriquez Goyes and Ekaterina Tzekova from The Atmospheric Fund took participants on a Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS) journey. This webinar explored the role of BPS in net zero targets, why they are essential based on research on uptake from voluntary versus mandatory standards, and the progress occurring across North America. The speakers shared lessons learned from ongoing efforts that can inform local leading practices and approaches.

To inform future BEPS CoP efforts, following the presentation, participants engaged in break-out groups to explore municipal BEPS needs, concerns and required support. This webinar was the first in a series that aims to build municipal capacity and capabilities for exploring the role of BEPS in their community net-zero commitments.

  • Webinar Recording
  • Webinar Summary

Additional Resources

  • TAF Resource Hub for Toronto BEPS
  • TAF Metric Recommendation for Toronto’s BEPS
  • TAF’s Resource on Building Sizes for Toronto’s BEPS
  • BEPS Community of Practice Resource Hub
  • BEPS Community of Practice Page
  • City of Toronto BEPS Webpage
  • City of Toronto Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS): Design Principles and Development Plan Staff Report

If you would like a copy of the slide deck, please contact us at cap@cleanairpartnership.org

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