ESG PLANNING
FOR THE FUTURE
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. Investors are increasingly applying these non-financial factors as part of their analysis process to identify material risks and growth opportunities.
TARGETS & GOALS // ACCOUNTING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
The buildings will include increased roof and wall insulation to decrease the amount of heat loss and minimize the amount of heating required, which will ultimately reduce Scope 1 carbon emissions. Rooftop space on the buildings is pursuing the inclusion of partial renewable energy in the form of rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV). To promote alternative transportation and reduce the buildings’ Scope 3 carbon emissions, Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations will be provided.
Tenants will have quick access to fresh air and the outdoors via the green space and trails adjacent to the site.
Innovative features are included in the design and construction of the buildings to provide a safe and healthy workplace for Tenants:
Pursuing LEED Gold certification provides third party accountability throughout the entire construction process: water efficiency practices, protection and restoration of natural habitat corridors in the urban Ajax environment, and thoughtful construction material selection. The LEED framework also enables the project to embrace transparency throughout the entire procurement process by prioritizing manufacturers that regionally-source materials, prioritize responsible extraction processes, reduce embodied carbon and disclose ingredients through Health Product Declarations (HPDs), manufacturer inventories, and Declare Labels.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
GOVERNANCE CONSIDERATIONS
Interior building materials selected based on low- and non-emitting criteria for volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Rigorous off-gassing emission testing requirements
Ventilation to LEED requirements and enhanced filtration media to improve indoor air quality
» Targeting LEED Gold Certification Upon Completion
» Targeting Zero Carbon Ready building design
Enhanced insulation in roof (R-40) & walls (R-36)
Reinforced roof structure to allow for future solar
panel installation