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Stewarding the environment in every community we serve.
Acting as responsible stewards of the environment
As a resource-intensive industry, we know that every action we take impacts the environment. By minimizing waste, reducing water, and energy consumption, lowering carbon emissions, and investing in renewable energy and innovation, we act as responsible stewards of the environment - working hard challenging ourselves to find new ways to meet the highest possible standards.
- Reduce water and energy use throughout our portfolio
- Increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions by setting targets for new development projects Improve new and existing buildings through integration of new technology
- Measure and reduce embodied carbon in new developments
- Expand installation of renewable energy technologies
- Reduce waste and increase diversion through partnerships
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Decarbonizing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings: Insights from Minto's First Decarbonization Hackathons
Over the past 18 months, there has been an increased focus on deep retrofits and decarbonization. Most events on the topic, however, have been focused on one sector – building owners, consultants, or contractors.
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Charles Boechler On Minto’s Sustainability Initiatives In Calgary
We recently caught up with Charles Boechler, Senior Manager of Sustainability and Planning for Minto Communities Canada, to chat about his role and the various sustainability projects and intiatives he and his team are responsible for.
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Upgrading To A Net Zero Future
At Minto, we’re always working on new and innovative ways to help our customers to live better, all while reducing our impact on the environment. Read on to learn more about how we’re contributing to a more sustainable and energy efficient future with Net Zero Homes.
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Accelerating Our Journey To Net Zero Through Thought Leadership And Collaboration
Minto has been investing in electricity and natural gas reduction measures at our commercial and residential buildings for decades. But now is an exciting time as we’ve been piloting and planning a road map for the journey to a net zero carbon future by 2050.
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Reducing Energy And Ghg Emissions Through Our Duct Seal Initiative
To improve energy consumption and cost-savings at our various properties, we engaged Nerva Energy to apply an aerosolized product in the pressurized ventilation systems in our buildings.
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Checking In With Carl Pawlowski - Senior Manager, Sustainability
With the release of Minto’s formalized Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) report, we checked in with Carl Pawlowski, Senior Manager, Sustainability with Minto Communities Canada to get all the deets on why sustainability initiatives and third party verification are game-changers for the industry.
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