Green Initiatives 

 

As one of North America’s largest owners and managers of commercial real estate, Cadillac Fairview is committed to being “Best in Class” and that is certainly evident in our approach to green initiatives. As a company, we feel it is our obligation to seek out the latest advances in green building design and operation – to lead by example. We know that the expectation of our company to be cleaner, more efficient and reduce waste is an ongoing journey not a destination. With this in mind, Cadillac Fairview carefully measures and benchmarks its green initiatives, raising the bar each year in terms of the results for every one of our properties across the country.

The successful execution of company-wide green initiatives is being achieved through a detailed, measurable and long-term program called GREEN AT WORK™. This proprietary program is national in scope; implemented at all properties and sets operational benchmarks.  The premise of GREEN AT WORK™ is the idea that sustainability is both the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We realize that our sustainable operations reduce operating costs, earn tenant loyalty and provide a healthier working environment for us all.

The program itself focuses on five environmental pillars:
1. Energy: A key focus is on Energy Conservation and Efficiency and the incorporation of renewable energy sources, with a long term goal of net-zero emissions from buildings.
2. Waste Management: Our goal is to generate zero waste by implementing a consistent and dedicated approach to waste diversion and waste minimization.
3. Environmental Protection: Our goal is to eliminate adverse impacts at our properties wherever our activities, products and services interact with the environment, while ensuring compliance with governmental regulations.
4. Sustainable Procurement: Wherever possible, we will utilize environmentally-friendly products, services and best management practices at all properties.
5. Communication: Our comprehensive Green Communication Plan has been designed to inform, engage, educate and share green best practices with our employees and tenants so that we can work together to make a difference.

GREEN AT WORK™ supports Cadillac Fairview’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility with the belief that by working with our tenants, employees, suppliers and customers we are “building sustainability together™”.

To learn more about the GREEN AT WORK™ Program, please click here.

 

MCALLISTER PLACE’S COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

BOMA BESt Certification

In 2008, McAllister Place achieved the Building Owners and Managers Association’s (BOMA) BESt green building certification. BOMA BESt is one of the primary industry standards for environmental excellence for the operations of existing buildings. It is the newest evolution of BOMA Canada’s Go Green and Go Green Plus programs, harmonizing them into one comprehensive environmental certification.

In order to achieve this national milestone, McAllister Place met specific requirements in the following five categories: energy and water management, emissions and effluents, waste reduction, the indoor environment, and environmental management systems. Proudly, all properties passed the stringent third party assessments.

 REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE

McAllister Place has partnered with Fundy Solid Waste Commission and introduced Public Recycling Bins located by the south exit next to Sears. This program seems to be going very well and encourage everyone at McAllister Place to make use of this new depot. At present these recycling bins have averaged many tons of recyclable material.

We would like to encourage all of our customers to continue practicing the THREE R’s (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) in an effort to lower the impact on our landfill.

McAllister Place recycles paper products (cardboard, fine paper & newsprint), plastics, aluminum & glass food & beverage containers, and grease from our food court retailers along with providing a food court compost program. 

SAINT JOHN TRANSIT

McAllister Place has partnered with the Saint John Transit and provides the sale of Transit Passes at Guest Services.  We have also relocated our Transit Bus Stop providing a more convenient and accommodating location for our customers.  McAllister Place encourages all customers to ride the bus.

For additional information on our green initiatives please e-mail McAllister@GreenAtWork.ca or call 649-4941.