What's New > Creative Green Tools Canada to be retired February 25, 2026
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Since 2022, the Center for Sustainable Practice in the Arts (CSPA) has been proud to host the Creative Green Tools Canada (CGTC) platform.
Developed in adaptation of Julie’s Bicycle’s UK model, Creative Green Tools Canada include free, bilingual carbon calculation and reporting tools tailored to Canadian energy systems and artistic practices.
In that time, the CSPA has seen incredible engagement from the Canadian arts and culture sector, with organizations across the country taking measurable steps toward a lower-carbon future.
On January 26, 2026, the CSPA announced a strategic transition for the digital tools to ensure the long-term security of our community’s data and the sustainability of their mission: They are transitioning their community to the Global Julie’s Bicycle (JB) Creative Climate Tools.
While these tools use international emission factors rather than Canadian-specific data, they remain a powerful resource for:
- Establishing a baseline for carbon footprints.
- Informing management decisions.
- Tracking year-over-year progress and behavioral change.
Full details, and actions to take for current users of the CGTC platform (from now up until February 25, 2026), can be viewed in the full announcement at the link below.
Report on Creative Green Tools Activities Supporting Canadian Arts Organizations 2024/2025
The Centre for Sustainable Practice in the Arts has released its 2024–2025 Report on Creative Green Tools Canada, documenting the only national carbon tracking infrastructure available to Canada’s arts and culture sector.
