Environmental factors
Responsible projects for a more sustainable society
In the face of growing environmental challenges, the real estate sector must evolve and do its part. At the Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ, we work with our partners and key stakeholders to advance more sustainable real estate.
We maintain strong health and safety measures on construction sites, invest in projects targeting sustainability standards and certifications such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel and BCZ, and support initiatives to:
- improve the energy efficiency in buildings
- reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the building life cycle — from material selection and construction to operation and eventual deconstruction — including emissions related to building use and mobility
- integrate reuse practices from construction through operations to reduce pressure on natural resources
- use prefabrication and industrialized construction methods to foster innovation and reduce waste
- design buildings for strong performance and efficient operation
ESG: The environment and Solar Uniquartier
Solar Uniquartier is a vast mixed-use eco-friendly development on Montréal's South Shore, near the light rail system (REM).
Building sustainable projects
MONTONI is a partner that combines expertise, innovative design, technology, and sustainable development. The millions of LEED-certified square feet built over the years reflect MONTONI's commitment to the environment. Developed with MONTONI and Montez Corporation, Espace Montmorency, located in Laval next to the Montmorency metro station, is a fine example of a project at the forefront of urban design that respects the environment.
Bâtir un avenir durable avec les critères ESG: French-language podcast
Listen to these podcast episodes (in French only), produced in collaboration with Constructo, to learn more about how we integrate ESG factors into our real estate projects.
"Mesurer l'intensité carbone, c'est payant!"
Transitioning to a low-carbon economy is crucial to the fight against climate change. Hence the boom in carbon-neutral construction projects! But how and why should we measure carbon intensity in this sector?
"Les certifications, un allié pour vos projets"
One of Québec's most eco-friendly and sustainable buildings, the Louis-Laberge building sets the standard for certification and integration of ESG factors. In this episode, we take a closer look at this flagship building to discuss the importance of building certifications and how to earn them.
"Des pratiques en constante évolution : vers le développement durable"
Sustainability, the well-being of occupants, carbon neutrality, and environmental criteria are now commonplace concerns in the construction industry. Discover how new projects, such as Novia, are contributing to changing practices.
Faster, greener and cheaper
With the current housing crisis, building faster and cheaper is essential. And with climate change, sustainable construction is a must to earn a reputation as a responsible corporate citizen. But can these three imperatives be simultaneously met in a project?
Industrial parks and sustainability: a contradiction?
Can industrial parks and sustainability go hand-in-hand? The Écoparc Châteauguay project and its goal of achieving zero-carbon certification is a prime example of how the two can be reconciled.
Générations 1,5 C˚ : a study on the profitability of sustainable building
Big changes are afoot in the world of real estate and construction investment. But is it realistic to believe that sustainable construction, while necessary, is actually profitable? The Générations 1,5 C˚ study has the answer.
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