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TST’s Director of Sustainability, Nicolas Vincent, answers your questions:

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What are the main sustainability certifications available in Canada?

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LEED, BOMA BEST, Fitwel, WELL, Zero Carbon Building and B Corp certifications cover a wide range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria, and are suitable for different types of infrastructure.

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How to choose the best certification for a specific project?

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Certification choice should be guided by the project’s goals, the stakeholders involved and the type of infrastructure. For example, if the objective is to reduce environmental impact, certifications such as LEED or BOMA BEST would be appropriate, whereas if the focus is to promote occupant well-being, WELL or Fitwel certifications would be preferable.

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What are the financial and real-estate benefits of sustainability certifications?

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This has a positive impact by increasing asset value, attracting environmentally conscious tenants, offering municipal tax benefits and facilitating the obtaining of advantageous loans.

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