Sustainability

Commerce Court property management is committed to partnering with tenants on reducing the Complex’s environmental footprint, while enhancing workplace wellness for all occupants. 

Questions? Comments? Please send your inquiries and feedback to our sustainability team at: [email protected]

Sustainability at Commerce Court means providing value to our stakeholders through continuous improvement in environmental performance, and enhanced engagement with the occupants and visitors.

Our mandate is to continually improve environmental and social performance by partnering with tenants and vendors to reduce consumption and costs, promote wellness and healthy buildings, and ultimately increase satisfaction, comfort, and productivity within the Complex.

Commerce Court property management is committed to partnering with tenants on reducing the Complex’s environmental footprint, while enhancing workplace wellness for all occupants.

Commerce Court has a long history of prioritizing sustainability at the operational level. That approach and motivation has been mirrored and amplified across our office portfolio and QuadReal as a whole. We applaud the efforts of our property teams in striving to reduce our footprint and engage our community in a positive and uplifting way.

Sarah Clarke, Vice-President, Office East

The ecological or environmental footprint represents a valuable tool for Commerce Court in measuring success and performance. Commerce Court is committed to environmental excellence, aligned with daily operations and tenant engagement. The environmental sustainability program addresses the following areas, where continuous improvement is applied:

• Investment in energy use efficiencies throughout the Complex, and ongoing education about the benefits of energy conservation.
• Investment in water efficient fixtures and practices, along with water conservation outreach.
• Promotion of waste material reduction and waste diversion.
• Education on the importance of preventing nighttime bird collisions, by encouraging tenants to shut off unnecessary lights and install light sensors that can also help save electricity costs.
• Outreach on the importance of making clean commute choices such as taking public transportation and cycling.
• Enhancement of the workplace environment at the Complex through indoor air quality, noise, and comfort management.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Commerce Court’s environmental performance is managed, tracked, and reported through four indicators: Energy, Water, Waste, and Greenhouse Gases (GHGs).

While reducing our direct and indirect environmental impact from building operations is fundamental to the management of Commerce Court’s operations, we also recognize the importance of creating a positive impact for our tenants, various stakeholders, and broader community. We are striving to provide a professional community where individuals and organizations feel empowered and help us to go beyond ‘doing less harm’ and provide a meaningful, positive impact.

WELLNESS & HEALTHY BUILDINGS

As part of our commitment to the Commerce Court community, the Complex’s sustainability program includes wellness and healthy building initiatives and amenities. Specifically, our approach to wellness includes indoor environmental quality, healthy commuting infrastructure, enjoyment of outdoor spaces and a variety of fitness and wellness programming and events

COMMUNITY GIVING

At Commerce Court we understand our Complex exists within the larger community that includes the Financial District, the City of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. As part of being a socially responsible property management, we host and participate in events that celebrate Toronto’s rich and robust arts, music and culture; as well as support charitable organizations that lend a hand to those in need. Commerce Court acts as a catalyst to raise awareness about community needs, while celebrating the many things that make Toronto a great city and the Complex more than just a great place to work.

MAKING HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES AT WORK

Healthy eating is fundamental to good health and is a key element in healthy human development, from the prenatal and early childhood years to later life stages. Healthy eating is equally important in reducing the risk of many chronic diseases. (Source: Health Canada)

Please click the button below for more including a list of food retailers that provide several healthy menu options for a hot or cold meal at Commerce Court.

Commerce Court property management is committed to partnering with tenants on reducing the Complex’s environmental footprint, while enhancing workplace wellness for all occupants. We’ve included all of our sustainability resources below for your use.

Questions? Comments? Please send your inquiries and feedback to our sustainability team at: [email protected]