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Sustainability

We design, construct and manage buildings that foster resilient and inclusive communities where residents can live healthy lives full of meaning. We work to lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduce waste and lower our environmental impact while increasing the value of our portfolio now, and in the future.

Creating the Concert Sustainability Framework

Our comprehensive Sustainability Framework outlines our specific commitments and guides all our business decisions. From outlining our goals to breaking down our short-term objectives into measurable steps, our framework holds us accountable as we tackle all aspects of sustainability. 

2019 Sustainability Framework Concert

Concert Gives Back

We are deeply invested in improving the lives of the people who live and work in our communities. This philosophy extends to our corporate giving program. We recognize that all Canadians should be able to live and work with dignity. Based on this belief we invest in trades training programs and causes focused on housing, and the health and welfare of Canadians wherever we build and work. Our corporate giving includes many philanthropic endeavors, from donating staff time, as well as money, and resources to worthy projects and organizations all over Canada. 

 

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Concert stands out from other companies with a true commitment and support for its employees and communities. This includes our ongoing involvement in community events and charities, but also extends to Concert's reputation of keeping our promises by doing what we said we would do. Jonathan Silcock, Director, Development, Vancouver
The people [that work here] care about each other and are truly proud and passionate about Concert and the work we do. We contribute to the community in so many amazing ways. And, there’s a clear, focused effort across the organization on achieving new successes each day without sacrificing our core values. Lawrie Lerner, Manager, Investments, Toronto
It is quite special to be working for a such a large company that has a lot of heart. Romina Gonzalez, Resident Services Manager, Vancouver
Concert is my community, and because of participation in things like [The Ride to Conquer Cancer], they help me support my larger community. That means the world to me. Katrina Shadikhan, Sales Coordinator, Toronto
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"At Concert we are trying to demonstrate a model of how a national developer can take serious action on climate change, while also addressing housing affordability and providing healthy stable returns for our investors. These are exciting times and there is lots to do.”

- Dave Ramslie, Vice President, Innovation & Sustainability

Sustainability Goals & Targets

As a company, we weave environmental, social and economic sustainability practices into every level of our business. Where possible, we seek to maximize synergies among these three priorities.

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Environmental Sustainability

We are taking bold action to fight climate change, save energy and reduce waste—when designing and constructing our buildings, and in our day-to-day corporate operations.

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Social Impact

In our efforts to nurture thriving, resilient communities, we work to foster social connections between residents—helping members of our community foster inclusive, strong relationships with one another.

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Good Governance

Concert was founded to create a reliable return on investment for Canadian pension plans and provide quality employment opportunities for a diverse cross-section of Canadians.

Sustainability Metrics

Operational Carbon Emissions

Reducing carbon pollution is a top priority for Concert. We’re committed to achieving an 80% reduction in our corporate GHG emissions by 2050.

Embodied Carbon Emissions

As we aggressively reduce our buildings’ operational emissions, our focus will shift to tackling the embodied emissions that result from the construction of our buildings. We’re committed to tracking these emissions on every project, and reducing them where possible.

Green Buildings

Whether we’re building new properties with the latest environmental innovations or retrofitting existing properties, reducing GHG emissions and creating healthy spaces in our properties are top priorities.

Waste Diverted

We seek to minimize waste in our business operations and building operations, offering solutions like multi-source recycling programs and innovative construction waste diversion practices.

Health & Social Wellness

Through thoughtful design of facilities, amenities and programming, we foster healthy choices and community connection, enhancing the well-being of our residents.

Inclusion

We want Concert properties to be accessible to everyone. We seek to be equitable and inclusive in all that we do, and to continue creating affordable housing options.

Transportation

We carefully consider walkability scores in neighbourhoods where we develop buildings, and have introduced initiatives to encourage carpooling, cycling, transit and the use of electric vehicles among our staff.

Transparency

We know we have a long way to go. That’s why we feel it’s important to disclose key metrics, such as our annual GHG emissions, so our wider community helps hold us accountable to our goals.

Sustainability Awards

BC Business Business of Good Award

Recognizing BC-based companies with pioneering environmental sustainability initiatives

HUB Bike Friendly Business Award

In celebration of businesses that encouraging employees and customers to bike to work

BOMA Toronto Earth Award

Awarded for our 2010 Forensic Services and Coroner's Complex project

Toronto BILD's Stephen Dupuis Award

Given to Concert in 2020 in recognition of our corporate social responsibility initiatives