Sustainability
We’re committed to building smarter and more sustainably.
Our approach includes embracing material circularity, tracking carbon emissions, and reducing construction waste. By prioritizing efficiency and environmental responsibility, we help our clients and partners build projects that meet today’s needs while being accountable for our long-term impact on the climate and planet.
Our approach to sustainability is embedded in our operations. We have been implementing LEED practices since 2011. Partnering with clients and trades, we have continued to build projects that focus on LEED, Net Zero, and sustainable building methods. We’ve dedicated ourselves to operating with purpose, driving innovation, and fulfilling our responsibility to the communities we serve.
We believe that true progress means striving for a net positive impact on the environment.
HOW WE DO IT
Emissions reduction
Since 2019, our team has been tracking our emissions in accordance to GHG Protocol. We recognize the urgency of addressing climate change. That’s why we are signed up for Canada NetZero 2050, aiming for a 40 per cent reduction in direct emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030. Additionally, we are committed to tackling indirect emissions (Scope 3) by 2050. This clear target framework guides our efforts to minimize our environmental impact.
Waste diversion
We track waste diversion across all of our projects with a value of $2M+. Our target is to hit an 80 per cent diversion rate on all these projects. In 2023, we achieved a 92.7 per cent waste diversion rate.
Material circularity
Material circularity looks to give materials a second life instead of putting them in the landfill. This can be through reusing, repurposing, or creating something new. At Chandos, we have a few different ways of using our construction and demolition waste. These practices help us enhance our building processes while reducing our carbon footprint.
Sustainability report
The way we build leaves a lasting impact. See how by downloading our latest sustainability report.
Featured projects
Powered by electricity | National Centre for Indigenous Law
The campus building for the first joint degree in Canadian Common Law and Indigenous legal orders is targeting to be LEED Gold Certified, using the best practices for environmental stewardship and will be 100 per cent powered by electricity with a mass timber frame.
Reducing emissions | Sacred Heart Parish
Our Calgary special services group was involved early in the construction process and found major emissions savings opportunities that resulted in 162.59 metric tons of emissions and 840 hours of heating saved. That’s equivalent to removing 39 vehicles from the year for a year.
LEED Gold targeted | Ottawa Operations Centre
In Ottawa, our team delivered a LEED Gold targeted office and warehouse with a vertical open-loop geothermal heating system, mass timber elements, and a hybrid hydrogen/natural gas backup generator.
MORE work
Explore some of our latest projects that showcase how collaboration and technical expertise lead to world-class results.
