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.

 

Fairview Park continues its GREEN @ Work strategies to reduce energy consumption and increase waste diversions.

The common area of the property lighting was all replaced when we completed renovations in 2007. We are now replacing out of date light fixtures in back corridors and utility rooms with T-8 which will improve our reduction in electricity. We are always investigating new ideas to continue reducing Fairview Parks carbon footprint.

Since the installation of our Building Automation System  in 2009 we have saved in each of the following utilities:

  • Electricity reductions: 17.18%
  • Natural Gas reductions: 28.82%
  • Water: 19.51%
  • Waste diversion: 62.96%

In addition to our energy saving efforts here at Fairview Park, here are some Energy Conservation Tips for your home courtesy of Kitchener Wilmot Hydro

  • Shift energy intensive tasks like laundry and dishwashing to off peak demand hours (i.e., weekdays before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m., all weekend long and all day on holidays).  Air drying dishes may reduce energy usage by 40%
  • Set your thermostat at the highest or lowest comfortable setting for each season. Try 23C-26C in the summer and 20C or lower in the winter. Increasing the thermostat can reduce cooling costs by 15%
  • The refrigerator use 20% of the average home electricity. The temperature in your refrigerator should be 3C – 4C, and the freezer 0C – 5C. Make sure they are not running too cold.