ESG (ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, & GOVERNANCE)

We continually consider the environmental and social impact of our properties and evaluate each decision according to Canadian Urban’s ESG commitments. We commit to continuously evaluate and seek alignment of our company and services with 13 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which are applicable to our work:

SDG 3

Good Health and Wellbeing

Focusing on our employees and communities which we operate.

SDG 4

Quality Education

Support our staff through training and education reimbursement for continuous growth.

SDG 5

Gender Equality

Provide equal opportunities and pay equity.

SDG 6

Clean Water and Sanitation

Offering clean drinking water to our staff and tenant communities, and carrying out water testing when needed.

SDG 7

Affordable and clean energy

Working together with our investors and tenant communities to evaluate and implement affordable on-site renewable energy.

SDG 8

DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Creating a great place to work, that is decent for all, productive, and supports economic growth.

SDG 9

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Supporting local industries, and implementing innovative technologies such as smart building sensors and EV infrastructure.

SDG 10

Reduced Inequalities

Applying a DEI lens to our internal and external communities to eliminate inequalities.

SDG 11

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Supporting the greater goal of carbon and energy reductions, overall health and wellbeing, and resource conservation.

SDG 12

Responsible Consumption and Production

Evaluating procurement strategies to promote wise consumption, monitor and limit waste, and promote a circular economy.

SDG 13

Climate Action

Supporting local industries, and implementing innovative technologies such as smart building sensors and EV infrastructure.

SDG 14

Life Below Water

Responsible environmental practices that consider potential contamination to nearby water bodies and aquifers, and doing our part in reducing carbon which contributes to ocean acidification.

SDG 15

Life on Land

Evaluating and increasing biodiversity on our properties, and managing our sites to reduce land degradation.

From emissions minimalization and responsible resource allocation to investor interests and tenant rights, environmental and fiscal sustainability is the foundation of our long-term strategy. As responsible stewards of the properties we manage on behalf of our investors, Canadian Urban also invests in relationships with accredited third-party adjudicators including LEED, Fitwel, ENERGY STAR, ZCB, BOMA BEST, and GRESB.