OnePlanet

ONEPLANET is a Morguard Sustainability Initiative. 

We want to demonstrate our responsibility to the community by launching an innovative program that highlights our commitment to sustainability.

We are hard at work to revise, optimize and run the most efficient shopping centres possible.

Find more information on Holt Renfrew Centre's sustainability efforts here.

IT ALL ADDS UP

Together, with employees, tenants and investors, we achieved the following results in 2020:

• 5.8% reduction in energy use, enough to power 1,756 homes for a year
• 7.8% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to eliminating the annual GHG emissions from over 3,519 passenger vehicles
• 9.4% reduction in water usage, equivalent to 189 Olympic swimming pools
• 5,600 metric tons of waste diverted from landfill, equivalent to 552 garbage trucks of waste
• 14 LEED certified green buildings in operation with 3 properties currently in the certification process 
• 60 properties currently certified through BOMA BEST with 7 properties currently in the certification process  
• 8 consecutive years of recognition as one of Canada's Safest Employers
• Morguard was also the recipient of 24 Green Building awards in 2020, ranging from industry to client specific acknowledgements  

For more on Morguard’s 2035 long-term objectives, click here.

DID YOU KNOW?

The world produces more than 400 million tons of plastics every year.

66% of bird species across North America are threatened due to climate change.

About 1.9 kilograms of non-recyclable solid waste is produced by each Canadian every day.

Up to 95% of textiles going to landfill each year could be recycled.

Canada's climate is warming twice as fast as the global average.

One-third of all crop production requires insect pollination.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is a strategic priority for Morguard. Our approach to Responsible Property Investment (RPI) is a best practice in the Canadian real estate industry. Incorporating environmental, social and governance indicators into property business and capital plans, provides investors with critical insights and allows Morguard to manage and operate efficient buildings. With a direct correlation between RPI and investment performance, this process results in value creation and operational excellence.

We’re taking action on sustainability.

Through OnePlanet we are improving the sustainable initiatives at Morguard. In doing so we are ensuring a healthier and more sustainable environment for the communities we live and work in.

5,547 metric tons of waste diverted from landfill.

Waste diversion and recycling helps reduce the impact of solid waste on the environment.

4.2% reduction in energy use.

Saving energy helps reduce air and water pollution and conserves natural resources, which in turn creates a healthier living environment for people everywhere.

12.3% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. 

Reducing carbon emissions helps reverse the impact of global warming.  

16.8% reduction in water usage.

Conserving water saves energy and reduces our carbon footprint. Using less water keeps more in our ecosystem. 

Morguard proudly manages 63 properties currently certified through BOMA Best Programs. 

BOMA BEST Sustainable Buildings certification recognizes excellence in energy and environmental management and performance in commercial real estate. 

Through a commitment to sustainable development, we can have a direct and positive impact on our communities. From applying leading building standards and attaining green-building certifications to minimizing environmental impacts and holding transparent community consultation processes, we seek to make the communities we operate in better for all – now and in the future. We have practiced this philosophy right from the start.