SPOTLIGHT
New, greener homes in Calgary and Toronto
Environmental sustainability plays a key role in MNP’s organizational decision-making, and one of the biggest environmental impacts comes from our office footprint. When possible, we build and lease our premises to meet efficiency standards in commercial and residential sustainability.
In the last fiscal year, MNP found new homes for two of our largest offices in Calgary and Toronto. Each of these buildings have taken significant steps to reduce their carbon footprint, which aligns to MNP’s sustainable values.
Leaders in environmental certifications
Environmental certifications help standardize and measure environmental performance, making it easier to assess and compare the sustainability of different office buildings. Both of our new homes have reached significant certification levels.
BOMA BEST – Platinum (Toronto), Gold (Calgary)
BOMA BEST Sustainable Buildings certification recognizes excellence in energy and environmental management and performance in commercial real estate. The program is managed by the Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada (BOMA Canada) and delivered by the eleven local BOMA associations throughout Canada.
BOMA BEST is Canada’s largest environmental assessment and certification program for existing buildings. It is a unique, voluntary program designed by industry for industry; it provides owners and managers with a consistent framework for assessing the environmental performance and management of existing buildings of all sizes.
The Toronto office achieved BOMA BEST Platinum — the top level of the program — and the Ampersand in Calgary received Gold.
LEED® - Gold (Toronto)
Toronto's 1 Adelaide Street office achieved LEED Gold status in 2019.
LEED®, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system in the world, available for virtually all building, community, and home-project types.
In Canada and around the world, LEED is a proven and holistic path to addressing climate change, and to creating buildings that are more resource-efficient, healthy, and resilient. Continuous improvement is a hallmark of LEED, as it constantly improves ahead of evolving government policy.
Going above and beyond: Rooftop beehives and urban gardens
Our Toronto office on 1 Adelaide Street East took a creative approach to improving sustainability by installing rooftop beehives and creating an urban garden.
Rooftop beehives bring a host of compelling benefits to urban environments. These hives not only support local pollination efforts, improving the yield and quality of nearby gardens and green spaces, but they also play a crucial role in enhancing urban biodiversity. Rooftop beehives also produce sustainable, locally-sourced honey, reducing the carbon footprint associated with honey production and transportation while supporting local beekeepers.
These hives serve as engaging educational tools, helping to raise awareness about the vital role of pollinators and sustainability. By encouraging the growth of plants and flowers, they also add a touch of beauty to urban landscapes, contributing to the overall quality of life for city residents.
An urban garden at a large office building offers significant environmental benefits by acting as a green oasis within an urban landscape. These gardens help mitigate the heat island effect in cities, reducing temperatures and energy consumption. They also improve air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable urban environment. Additionally, urban gardens support biodiversity and provide habitats for local wildlife, enhancing overall ecological balance in the city.