The goal of the Whitby Green Standard is to increase the uptake of sustainability measures for new development in the community. This will help new developments improve environmental, social, and economic performance, increase community resiliency, and support the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the effects of climate change.
In 2024, a consultant was hired to prepare an update to the Whitby Green Standard to Version 2. This will advance the sustainability performance requirements for implementation in September 2025. The update to Version 2 included the review of the requirements of Tiers 1 to 3 in consultation with internal staff, key stakeholders, and municipal partners. The purpose of the review was to ensure the new mandatory tier is feasible for developers to achieve, and that the Whitby Green Standard aligns with the new tiered National Building Codes.
