Overview
This reference table is designed to help you to compare your property’s regional median total greenhouse gas emission intensity to a benchmark representative of your region and similar properties.
Using the Regional Median Total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Intensity
The Regional Median Total GHG Emissions is only available in Canada and provides a comparison point for your building’s GHG emissions. This metric represents the middle of the regional population by property type, where half produce more GHGs and half produce less.
The median GHG intensity gives a comparison point for your building’s GHG emissions. It represents the typical amount of GHG emissions per unit area for your property type with a typical fuel mix and emission factors specific to your location. It does not normalize for weather or by property use details. It takes into consideration the national median energy use intensity by property type,Footnote 1 the Provincial GHG Factors,Footnote 2 and the regional fuel mix.Footnote 3Footnote 4Footnote 5 This metric is directly calculated by multiplying the national median energy use intensity by property type, the regional fuel mix (based on the SCIEU survey or alternate surveys) and the Provincial GHG Factors (based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s most recent National Inventory Report).Footnote 6 The regions are defined by the Survey of Commercial and Institutional Energy Use (SCIEU 2019).
The following summarizes the results. It is organized by province and by property type. To use for your property, identify the property type most applicable to your property and identify the province in which your property is located.
Understanding Reference Data
To compute the median, we rely on nationally representative data. We reference the four following surveys:
An additional survey was conducted for Mailing Centers/Post Offices. Information on this survey can be found in the technical reference document.
Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut do not currently have representative data as part of the above surveys and do not have a Regional Median GHG intensity. Similarly, Data Centers, Wastewater Treatment Plants and Drinking Water Treatment Plants do not have sufficient Canadian data to produce a Regional Median GHG intensity.
This metric was first launched in Canada in February 2021.
Canadian Regional Median GHG Intensity Values for All Portfolio Manager Property Types
Banking / Financial Services
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Bank Branch |
21.5 |
63.5 |
149.6 |
63.5 |
12.9 |
31.2 |
29.1 |
93.6 |
94.7 |
24.8 |
| Financial Office |
20.5 |
58.1 |
136.7 |
58.1 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
87.2 |
22.6 |
Education
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Adult Education |
19.4 |
56.0 |
132.4 |
56.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
25.8 |
84.0 |
84.0 |
21.5 |
| College/University |
23.7 |
70.0 |
164.7 |
70.0 |
14.0 |
34.4 |
32.3 |
103.3 |
104.4 |
26.9 |
| K-12 School |
16.1 |
46.3 |
110.9 |
46.3 |
9.7 |
22.6 |
21.5 |
70.0 |
70.0 |
18.3 |
| Pre-school/Daycare |
16.1 |
47.4 |
111.9 |
47.4 |
9.7 |
23.7 |
21.5 |
70.0 |
71.0 |
18.3 |
| Vocational School |
19.4 |
56.0 |
132.4 |
56.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
25.8 |
84.0 |
84.0 |
21.5 |
| Other - Education |
19.4 |
56.0 |
132.4 |
56.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
25.8 |
84.0 |
84.0 |
21.5 |
Entertainment / Public Assembly
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Convention Centre |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Movie Theatre |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Museum |
9.7 |
28.0 |
65.7 |
28.0 |
5.4 |
14.0 |
12.9 |
40.9 |
40.9 |
10.8 |
| Performing Arts |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Recreation |
Ice/Curling Rink |
25.8 |
73.2 |
174.4 |
73.2 |
15.1 |
36.6 |
33.4 |
109.8 |
109.8 |
29.1 |
| Bowling Alley |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Fitness Centre/Health Club/Gym |
16.1 |
45.2 |
107.6 |
45.2 |
9.7 |
22.6 |
20.5 |
67.8 |
67.8 |
17.2 |
| Roller Rink |
16.1 |
45.2 |
107.6 |
45.2 |
9.7 |
22.6 |
20.5 |
67.8 |
67.8 |
17.2 |
| Swimming Pool |
16.1 |
45.2 |
107.6 |
45.2 |
9.7 |
22.6 |
20.5 |
67.8 |
67.8 |
17.2 |
| Other - Recreation |
16.1 |
45.2 |
107.6 |
45.2 |
9.7 |
22.6 |
20.5 |
67.8 |
67.8 |
17.2 |
| Social/Meeting Hall |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Stadium |
Indoor Arena |
38.8 |
110.9 |
261.6 |
110.9 |
22.6 |
53.8 |
50.6 |
164.7 |
165.8 |
43.1 |
| Race Track |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Stadium (Closed) |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Stadium (Open) |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Other - Stadium |
16.1 |
45.2 |
107.6 |
45.2 |
9.7 |
22.6 |
20.5 |
67.8 |
67.8 |
17.2 |
| Other |
Aquarium |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Bar/Nightclub |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Casino |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Zoo |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Other - Entertainment/Public Assembly |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
Food Sales & Service
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Convenience Store |
Convenience Store with Gas Station |
24.8 |
71.0 |
169.0 |
71.0 |
15.1 |
35.5 |
32.3 |
106.6 |
106.6 |
28.0 |
| Convenience Store without Gas Station |
24.8 |
71.0 |
169.0 |
71.0 |
15.1 |
35.5 |
32.3 |
106.6 |
106.6 |
28.0 |
Restaurant
/Bar |
Bar/Nightclub |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Fast Food Restaurant |
29.1 |
85.0 |
201.3 |
85.0 |
17.2 |
42.0 |
38.8 |
127.0 |
128.1 |
33.4 |
| Restaurant |
29.1 |
85.0 |
201.3 |
85.0 |
17.2 |
42.0 |
38.8 |
127.0 |
128.1 |
33.4 |
| Other - Restaurant/Bar |
29.1 |
85.0 |
201.3 |
85.0 |
17.2 |
42.0 |
38.8 |
127.0 |
128.1 |
33.4 |
| Supermarket/Grocery Store |
24.8 |
71.0 |
169.0 |
71.0 |
15.1 |
35.5 |
32.3 |
106.6 |
106.6 |
28.0 |
| Wholesale Club/Supercentre |
19.4 |
56.0 |
133.5 |
56.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
25.8 |
84.0 |
85.0 |
22.6 |
| Other |
Food Sales |
24.8 |
71.0 |
169.0 |
71.0 |
15.1 |
35.5 |
32.3 |
106.6 |
106.6 |
28.0 |
| Food Service |
29.1 |
85.0 |
201.3 |
85.0 |
17.2 |
42.0 |
38.8 |
127.0 |
128.1 |
33.4 |
Health Care
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Ambulatory Surgical Centre |
50.6 |
147.5 |
348.8 |
147.5 |
30.1 |
72.1 |
67.8 |
219.6 |
220.7 |
57.0 |
| Hospital |
Hospital (General Medical & Surgical) |
50.6 |
147.5 |
348.8 |
147.5 |
30.1 |
72.1 |
67.8 |
219.6 |
220.7 |
57.0 |
| Other/Specialty Hospital |
50.6 |
147.5 |
348.8 |
147.5 |
30.1 |
72.1 |
67.8 |
219.6 |
220.7 |
57.0 |
| Medical Office |
17.2 |
49.5 |
116.3 |
49.5 |
9.7 |
24.8 |
22.6 |
73.2 |
74.3 |
19.4 |
| Outpatient Rehabilitation/Physical Therapy |
17.2 |
49.5 |
116.3 |
49.5 |
9.7 |
24.8 |
22.6 |
73.2 |
74.3 |
19.4 |
| Residential Care Facility |
28.0 |
80.7 |
191.6 |
80.7 |
17.2 |
39.8 |
37.7 |
120.6 |
121.6 |
31.2 |
| Senior Living Community |
28.0 |
80.7 |
191.6 |
80.7 |
17.2 |
39.8 |
37.7 |
120.6 |
121.6 |
31.2 |
| Urgent Care/Clinic/Other Outpatient |
17.2 |
49.5 |
116.3 |
49.5 |
9.7 |
24.8 |
22.6 |
73.2 |
74.3 |
19.4 |
Lodging / Residential
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Barracks |
20.5 |
58.1 |
136.7 |
58.1 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Hotel |
20.5 |
58.1 |
136.7 |
58.1 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Multifamily Housing |
19.4 |
54.9 |
130.2 |
54.9 |
11.8 |
26.9 |
24.8 |
81.8 |
82.9 |
21.5 |
| Prison/Incarceration |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Residence Hall/Dormitory |
20.5 |
58.1 |
136.7 |
58.1 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Residential Care Facility |
28.0 |
80.7 |
191.6 |
80.7 |
17.2 |
39.8 |
37.7 |
120.6 |
121.6 |
31.2 |
| Senior Living Community |
28.0 |
80.7 |
191.6 |
80.7 |
17.2 |
39.8 |
37.7 |
120.6 |
121.6 |
31.2 |
| Other - Lodging/Residential |
20.5 |
58.1 |
136.7 |
58.1 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
Mixed Use
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Mixed Use Property |
19.4 |
54.9 |
130.2 |
54.9 |
11.8 |
26.9 |
24.8 |
81.8 |
81.8 |
21.5 |
Office
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Medical Office |
17.2 |
49.5 |
116.3 |
49.5 |
9.7 |
24.8 |
22.6 |
73.2 |
74.3 |
19.4 |
| Office |
20.5 |
58.1 |
136.7 |
58.1 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
87.2 |
22.6 |
| Veterinary Office |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
Parking
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Parking |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Public Services
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Courthouse |
20.5 |
58.1 |
136.7 |
58.1 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
87.2 |
22.6 |
| Drinking Water Treatment & Distribution |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Fire Station |
15.1 |
44.1 |
104.4 |
44.1 |
8.6 |
21.5 |
20.5 |
65.7 |
66.7 |
17.2 |
| Library |
23.7 |
68.9 |
163.6 |
68.9 |
14.0 |
34.4 |
31.2 |
103.3 |
103.3 |
26.9 |
| Mailing Centre/Post Office |
21.5 |
62.4 |
148.5 |
62.4 |
12.9 |
31.2 |
29.1 |
93.6 |
93.6 |
24.8 |
| Police Station |
15.1 |
44.1 |
104.4 |
44.1 |
8.6 |
21.5 |
20.5 |
65.7 |
66.7 |
17.2 |
| Prison/Incarceration |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Social/Meeting Hall |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Transportation Terminal/Station |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Other - Public Services |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
Religious Worship
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Worship Facility |
12.9 |
37.7 |
89.3 |
37.7 |
7.5 |
18.3 |
17.2 |
56.0 |
56.0 |
15.1 |
Retail
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Automobile Dealership |
21.5 |
61.4 |
145.3 |
61.4 |
12.9 |
30.1 |
28.0 |
91.5 |
91.5 |
23.7 |
| Convenience Store |
Convenience Store with Gas Station |
24.8 |
71.0 |
169.0 |
71.0 |
15.1 |
35.5 |
32.3 |
106.6 |
106.6 |
28.0 |
| Convenience Store without Gas Station |
24.8 |
71.0 |
169.0 |
71.0 |
15.1 |
35.5 |
32.3 |
106.6 |
106.6 |
28.0 |
| Mall |
Enclosed Mall |
19.4 |
54.9 |
130.2 |
54.9 |
11.8 |
26.9 |
24.8 |
81.8 |
81.8 |
21.5 |
| Lifestyle Centre |
19.4 |
56.0 |
133.5 |
56.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
25.8 |
84.0 |
85.0 |
22.6 |
| Strip Mall |
19.4 |
54.9 |
130.2 |
54.9 |
11.8 |
26.9 |
24.8 |
81.8 |
81.8 |
21.5 |
| Other - Mall |
19.4 |
54.9 |
130.2 |
54.9 |
11.8 |
26.9 |
24.8 |
81.8 |
81.8 |
21.5 |
| Retail Store |
19.4 |
56.0 |
133.5 |
56.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
25.8 |
84.0 |
85.0 |
22.6 |
| Supermarket/Grocery Store |
24.8 |
71.0 |
169.0 |
71.0 |
15.1 |
35.5 |
32.3 |
106.6 |
106.6 |
28.0 |
| Wholesale Club/Supercentre |
19.4 |
56.0 |
133.5 |
56.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
25.8 |
84.0 |
85.0 |
22.6 |
Technology / Science
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Data Centre |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Laboratory |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Other - Technology/Science |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
Services
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Data Centre |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Personal Services (Health/Beauty, Dry Cleaning, etc.) |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
| Repair Services (Vehicle, Shoe, Locksmith, etc.) |
21.5 |
61.4 |
145.3 |
61.4 |
12.9 |
30.1 |
28.0 |
91.5 |
91.5 |
23.7 |
| Other - Services |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
Utility
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Drinking Water Treatment & Distribution |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Energy/Power Station |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Other - Utility |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Warehouse / Storage
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Self-Storage Facility |
17.2 |
48.4 |
114.1 |
48.4 |
9.7 |
23.7 |
21.5 |
72.1 |
72.1 |
18.3 |
Warehouse/
Distribution Centre |
Distribution Centre |
17.2 |
48.4 |
114.1 |
48.4 |
9.7 |
23.7 |
21.5 |
72.1 |
72.1 |
18.3 |
| Non-Refrigerated Warehouse |
17.2 |
48.4 |
114.1 |
48.4 |
9.7 |
23.7 |
21.5 |
72.1 |
72.1 |
18.3 |
| Refrigerated Warehouse |
17.2 |
48.4 |
114.1 |
48.4 |
9.7 |
23.7 |
21.5 |
72.1 |
72.1 |
18.3 |
Other
| Primary Function |
Regional Median GHG Intensity (kgCO2e/m2) |
| NL |
PEI |
NS |
NB |
QC |
ON |
MB |
SK |
AB |
BC |
| Other |
Uncategorized buildings |
20.5 |
57.0 |
136.7 |
57.0 |
11.8 |
28.0 |
26.9 |
86.1 |
86.1 |
22.6 |
