Canada Green Roof Market

Canada Green Roof Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Canada Green Roof Market Size was estimated at USD 1.85 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 13.08% from 2025 to 2035
• The Canada Green Roof Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 7.15 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Decision Advisors, the Canada Green Roof Market is anticipated to reach USD 7.15 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 13.08% from 2025 to 2035. Market expansion is driven by rising awareness of sustainability, urban greening, and the enhancement of the living and working environments in terms of ecology, functionality, and design. Further, making substantial investments in sustainable infrastructure and smart city initiatives. Additionally, the use of green roofs in urban planning is being supported by growing government incentives and awareness-raising initiatives.

Market Overview

The industry segment dedicated to designing, installing, and maintaining roofing systems on building rooftops to provide social, economic, and environmental benefits is known as the Canadian Green Roof Market. A vegetated or living roof is another name for a green roof. On a roof that is either perfectly level or has a tiny slope, a layer of vegetation is placed on top of a waterproofing system to develop a green roof. For the purpose of absorbing stormwater and rainfall, it is planted on waterproofing systems in both residential and commercial areas. By eliminating heat from the air and providing shade, green roofs reduce the temperature of the surrounding air and the roof itself. Applying green roofs in built environments, such as cities.

The Canadian government is helping the Estonian Arts Centre build a green roof with a total investment of over $1.6 million. The green roof will complete the Estonian Arts Centre's goal of creating a cultural landmark with architectural significance while also enhancing the experience of guests at the KESKUS International Estonian Centre. The more than 8,000-square-foot rooftop garden and terrace will be a distinctive, lovely, and useful feature of the building, lowering stormwater runoff, passively cooling the structure, and adding more green space.

Report Coverage

This research report categorises the market for the Canada green roof market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Canada green roof market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Canada green roof market.

Driving Factors

The need to reduce the urban heat island effect, growing urbanisation, and growing interest in eco-friendly and sustainable building methods are all driving the Canadian green roofing market's rapid expansion. Both the residential and commercial sectors are actively promoting the use of green roofs through government incentives and regulatory frameworks. Adoption is primarily driven by the commercial sector, particularly by office buildings, shopping centres, and public infrastructure projects influence the market growth. Further, existing buildings can be retrofitted with innovations like lightweight green roofing systems, and integrating renewable energy systems is becoming a new aspect for market development. Furthermore, market adoption in Canada is being accelerated by strategic alliances between major organisations and construction companies for a sustainable ecosystem.

Toronto became the first city in North America to require green roofs on the majority of new construction along with to combat urban heat, enhance air quality, and even cultivate food. A layer of vegetation placed over a building's waterproofing system is known as a "green roof." The "urban heat island" effect, which causes cities to be hotter than their surroundings, is lessened by these living rooftops. In addition, they create oxygen while naturally filtering the air by capturing dust and other pollutants.

Restraining Factors

Despite substantial market development, some variables are constraining the revenue generated, such as the high upfront installation costs remain a significant deterrent to the adoption of green roofs, especially for developers and homeowners on a tight budget. Further ongoing maintenance requirements like irrigation, pruning, and routine inspections result in additional expenses and restrict installation to appropriate or reinforced structures, which leads to market constraints.

Market Segmentation

The Canada Green Roof market share is classified into type and application.

• The extensive segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The Canada green roof market is segmented by type into extensive, and intensive. Among these, the extensive segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segment growth is driven by its self-sustaining and changing with lightweight, which requires less structural load, and its affordability makes it appropriate for a larger variety of properties and property owners. Large-scale green roofs also contribute to urban biodiversity because of their structural flexibility and frequent use of drought-resistant plants like sedum.

• The commercial segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a notable CAGR during the forecast period.

The Canada green roof market is divided by application into residential, commercial, and industrial. Among these, the commercial segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a notable CAGR during the forecast period. Green roofs can be installed on the spacious rooftops of commercial buildings in the country, known for various commercial hubs with key industry players. In addition, owners of commercial buildings prioritised installing green roofs to receive government tax credits, subsidies, and a reduction in stormwater management fees.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the Canada green roof market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• ZinCo Canada
• Ginkgo Sustainability
• LiveRoof Ontario & Atlantic Canada
• Others

Recent Developments

• In February 2025, ZinCo Canada introduced a groundbreaking Vertical Solar Array system that integrates seamlessly with green roofs, boosting energy efficiency and advancing sustainable building practices. This system supports bifacial solar panels organised vertically to capture sunlight from both sides and blends in seamlessly with green roofs, utilising the ambient cooling effects to increase PV module efficiency. The vertical design encourages healthier plant growth and sustainable roof ecosystems by distributing light and water to the vegetation below as efficiently as possible.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Canada, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Canada green roof market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Canada Green Roof Market, By Type

• Extensive
• Intensive

Canada Green Roof Market, By Application

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial