Inventory of our residual materials
→ Green value chain → Circular economy
Since 2021, we have been taking stock of residual materials on our sites to
better understand the f low of materials generated and f ind solutions to divert
them from landf ills.
In 2022, our projects generated 148,228 tons of residual materials (not includ-
ing soil). The deconstruction of the original Champlain Bridge alone generated
104,539 tons of residual materials that year. Across all our projects, we diverted
92% of residual materials from landf ills. Excluding residual materials generated
on the deconstruction of the original Champlain Bridge, we diverted 72% of
residual materials from landf ills, a 4% increase compared with 2021.
For all our building projects seeking sustainable certif ication, this number
rose to 98%, which exceeds the minimum target of 75% required for LEED
certif ication. This proves that seeking certif ication is an important incentive
for recovering residual materials.
In 2023, we will be focussing our efforts on developing a traceability
platform to optimize data collection and track the f low of residual materials
generated by our projects. We’re relying on our sense of innovation and
our teams’ expertise to develop this transformative tool and respond to the
needs of our clients who would like greater visibility in the traceability of
their construction residues.
2021 2022
2021 2022
Diversion rate
Building projects certif ied
or seeking certif ication
Non-certif ied projects
Residual materials generated on site by type, in tons
T o n s
90%
68 %
Aggregates
Metal
Mixed and domestic waste
Gypsum
Paper and cardboard
Plastic
Residual hazardous materials
Fine asbestos f ibres and polystyrene
Concrete and cement
Mixed materials
Wood and f ibres
Asphalt
Our perspective
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Health and safety
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Culture of innovation | Climate change
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Circular economy
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Community relations
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Indigenous relations
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Diversity, equity and inclusion
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Governance