Supporting a
Low-carbon Future

Sustainability
at GWLRA

As a leading vertically integrated real estate advisor, we are playing an important role in helping to advance sustainable buildings and communities by providing high-quality, comfortable and more sustainable spaces for our tenants, residents and staff.

Completed
our 19th Habitat for Humanity house

22.8%
carbon footprint (tCO2e/$M) reduction across our office and residential portfolios from 2019–2024

Strengthened

building resilience and business continuity plans

5,500
pounds of vegetables donated to local food banks

50%
Set a 50% by 2030 net-zero interim goal

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Achieved
GRESB four-star rankings for our managed portfolio and CREIF

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Our Sustainability Value Creation Framework
We focus on five pillars:
1
Sustainable, Lasting Real Asset Value

Manage assets to deliver long-term returns, strong sustainability performance and positive societal outcomes

2
Net-Zero Transition

Meet our carbon reduction ambitions, improve process efficiency and support the use of cleaner technologies

3
Exceptional Service and Operational Excellence

Provide exceptional service for tenants and residents, innovative in the management of properties, resources and costs

4
Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive Societies

Help enable people from all backgrounds, reflecting the many communities where we live, work and operate

5
Trusted Corporate Brand and Culture

Strengthen our high-performing, values-based culture and deepen the integration of sustainability into all facets of our business

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Our Stories
Reducing Building Emissions with Hybrid Rooftop Systems
Canada
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Our Stories
Continued Focus on Water Conservation and Waste Reduction
Canada
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Our Stories
Grenadier Square: Turning Sustainability Goals into Measurable Results
Canada
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Sustainable Building
Recognition and
Certification Highlights

We are proud of our teams whose hard work continues to be recognized across our industry. Learn more about our awards and recognition.

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First Zero Carbon Building Certification
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Earned Smart Buildings Certification
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Four Certificates of Excellence
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Technology Innovator Award
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Canadian Women in Real Estate Award
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Most Intelligent Office Building Award
Reporting

We aspire to provide transparent, credible and decision-useful sustainability disclosures in alignment with international standards. This includes the GRI sustainability standards impact metrics as well as the International Sustainability Standards Board four reporting themes below. Learn more about our sustainability reporting.