Sustainability
By positioning sustainability as a priority in all of our projects, we firmly believe in the positive contribution of our commitment in Montreal, and more broadly in the North American real estate
sector.
LEED Certification
LEED-certified buildings (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) improve energy efficiency, lower carbon emissions and create healthier places for tenants. They are an essential factor in dealing with climate change, meeting greenhouse gas goals and supporting communities within a more equitable framework.
To achieve LEED certification, a building earns points by adhering to prerequisites corresponding to carbon, energy, water, waste, materials used for the development and maintenance of spaces, and indoor environmental quality. Projects go through a rigorous verification and review process and are awarded points that correspond to a level of LEED certification.
GGC Initiative
The urban environment has a significant negative environmental impact, with respect to biodiversity and climate change. Our collaboration with Micro Habitat and Alvéole acknowledges this. 276 Saint-Jacques Street houses a beehive and an urban garden on its roof.
We raise awareness and seek to improve people’s understanding of the environmental impact of cities, thanks to the workshops we offer to our tenants in the summer. By integrating these values to our activities, GGC positions itself as a driving force in the Greater Montreal region.
