Distribution of our sustainable projects in 2022
Measuring and reducing our Scope 3 emissions, in particular
those generated by materials and by our suppliers of goods, ser-
vices and materials, are two essential prerequisites for delivering
sustainable projects.
Consequently, we’re evaluating and measuring our emissions so
that we can have a comprehensive picture and set specific object-
ives to reduce the most significant emission sources across our
value chain.
By 2024, all the emissions generated by our strategic suppliers will
be monitored annually with the goal of measuring their emissions,
orienting our decisions and incentivizing these suppliers of goods
and services to take the necessary steps to reduce their carbon
footprint.
As one of the first construction companies to be a member of the
Canada Green Building Council, we have considerable expertise
in delivering sustainable projects and seeking certifications, such
as LEED, Zero Carbon and Passive House. These projects have a
positive impact on our Scope 3 carbon footprint. Examples include
choosing materials with a low-carbon footprint right from the
design phase of the project, combined with energy efficiency and
sound management of end-of-life residual materials.
Given the growing demand for this in the industry, we now have
more than 190 projects that are certified or seeking certification in
sustainable construction under our belt. In 2022 alone, 36% of our
active projects
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and 65% of our active building projects
2
—that’s
a 14% increase compared with 2021—are certified sustainable or
in the process of being certified.
In response to this trend, our teams of experts in energy efficiency
and sustainable construction grew from 30 members in 2021 to 37
members in 2022. We also count on the expertise of more than 45
employees with active professional certification, including several
LEED and Envision experts, to lead these flagship projects.
In 2022, we won 13 mandates—more than double the number from
the preceding year—in which the design and work are planned
around reducing the carbon footprint. This illustrates the import-
ance decarbonizing is taking in our industry and for our clients.
We want to increase the construction of buildings that are certified
sustainable or highly energy efficient to accelerate the transition to
a low-carbon economy. To achieve this, we’re investing time and
effort in disseminating this expertise at every level by focussing,
above all, on training our teams.
In 2022, 75 employees received training in energy efficiency,
renewable energy and sustainable construction. That’s 436 hours
that were offered to our teams on the issues and opportunities that
the ecological transition presents for our industry.
Deliver sustainable projects
with a lower carbon footprint
→ Green value chain → Climate change
1. Includes building construction projects (new construction, major refurbishment, expansion and renovation), civil works and infrastructure projects, as well as LEED-inspired projects.
2.Only includes building projects (new construction, major refurbishment, and expansion and renovation) as well as LEED and Passive House-inspired projects.
Green building
without certification
Envision Green Globes
LEED Passive House Zero Carbon
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