The Centre Awarded BOMA Gold (2022)
The Centre was awarded BOMA BEST GOLD certification in 2022 from Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) Canada for its sustainability efforts. The certification recognizes environmental leadership within the commercial real estate industry and or our building’s superior operational performance.
The Centre strives to be a community leader in its environmental initiatives. Some key upgrades at the property include
LED lighting
Automated lighting controls
Low flow washroom fixtures
Organics program
High efficiency boiler
GO Green Initiatives
The Centre is committed to integrating sustainability into our day-to day operations and progressively setting the ways and means to manage its property and develop projects with a green mindset and to build awareness with its employees, suppliers, tenants and partners.
Through its environmental program, The Centre closely monitors environmental compliance. It has also strengthened the language of its standard lease agreements, which outline the tenants’ obligation with regard to environmental legislation.
Recycling Program
The Centre employs an extensive recycling program for the mall and its tenants. Bins have been set up to recycle batteries, lights, organics, plastic, cardboard, cans and paper products. The amount of paper and cardboard recycled in 2021 saved enough water to fill 20,900 water cooler 18.5 L bottles and saved 2,850 trees. The aluminum cans recycled saved enough energy to power a 17-Watt energy efficient light bulb for 228 years. The total amount of recyclables diverted from the landfill equaled the weight of 103 electric sedans.
The Centre has received BOMA BEST Certification! (2018)
BOMA BEST Sustainable Buildings certification recognizes excellence in energy and environmental management and demonstrates that a property has met all of BOMA's best practices. Best practices include performing an energy audit and a water audit, continually monitoring resource consumption and having a preventative maintenance program. These basic elements and the other best practices are the foundation of good environmental management.
Earth Award
In 2019, The Centre received the Earth Award.
The Earth Award is presented to the building that obtained the highest overall BOMA BEST score for an enclosed or open air shopping centre.