BOMA BEST

BOMA BEST^® (Building Environmental Standards) is a national program that was launched in 2005 by BOMA Canada in order to meet the industry’s needs for realistic standards for energy and environmental performance in existing buildings, based on precise data and independently audited. The award recognizes excellence, both of the buildings and the individuals and enterprises that stand out amongst others.

Urban Beekeeping with Alvéole

Our partnership with Alvéole is at the heart of our environmental sustainability plan. We currently have fourteen (14) beehives installed on the roof of our properties. Urban beekeeping is vital to the protection of bees as their worldwide food source has been in decline.

LEED

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED^® is an international symbol of sustainability excellence and green building leadership. LEED’s proven and holistic approach helps virtually all building types lower carbon emissions, conserve resources, and reduce operating costs by prioritizing sustainable practices. Canada is one of the top territories in the world for LEED certification.

Sustainability Guide

At BTB we’ve made a point in ensuring sustainability best practices are available for our clients and respected in the best way possible. Hence why we’ve created a specific guide, frequently updated, that everyone can have access to.

Print Relief & FSC Recycling

We have implemented policies in our three offices in Montréal, Quebec City and Ottawa to reduce our use of paper and to strictly use paper that is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified when necessary. In addition, when printing is necessary, BTB has subscribed to the Print Relief program, where trees are planted in accordance with the amount of paper used  for printing.

Environmental Best Practices Trainings

In the fall of 2023, we plan to improve our environmental performance through the training of our teams of property managers and operators. Likewise, our clients will benefit from training adapted to their buildings on good environmental practices that directly concern them: water and energy saving, waste management, eco-responsible purchases, and more.

Recharging Stations

We are actively installing recharging stations in our indoor and outdoor parking lots for our clients who own hybrid and electric vehicles.

Great Place to Work Certification

BTB is proud to have achieved GPTW certification for another consecutive year. We are grateful for the contribution of our employees to the success of BTB.

Giving Back to the Communities

At BTB, we encourage our employees to take part in volunteering activities. A majority donate time, money or clothing to various organizations in order to contribute to a participatory economy (Cancer Research, Saint-Mary’s Hospital Foundation, Noël des Pauvres en Mauricie, Run for sick children, Fondation des jeunes de la DPJ, Renaissance, LeSupport and many more).

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Pay equity for our employees is a right on which BTB does not compromise. We have a policy that we review every 5 years in collaboration with the Quebec regulatory body called CNESST. Also, BTB knows how important the criteria of diversity and inclusion are, which is why we are actively developing a policy that should be available in 2023.

Health and Safety Policy

The health and safety of our employees and clients is at the heart of our concerns. We have created a guide of good practices at work to ensure everyone’s security, especially when covid-19 appeared. Information sheets and hydroalcoholic gel are available at the entrance of our properties.

Social Committee 

To strengthen ties and improve our employees’ sense of belonging, a social committee has been set up where activities are offered throughout the year.

Procurement Policy

Our policy aims to ensure that BTB acquires adequate goods and services at the best possible cost while applying clear, uniform and transparent rules to ensure the integrity of the process.