Union Station
65 Front St. W
Toronto, ON M5J 1E6
Profile
Cadillac Fairview (CF) is a globally-focused owner, operator, investor, and developer of best-in-class real estate across retail, office, residential, industrial and mixed-use asset classes. Wholly owned by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, CF manages in excess of $36 billion of assets across the Americas and the United Kingdom, with further expansion planned into Europe and Asia.
CF’s heritage is one of seeing growth and opportunity in distinctive urban spaces. For more than 60 years, the organization has built a rich history of developing and operating best-in-class commercial properties in collaboration with community members; innovating to reduce its environmental footprint, and striving for excellence in the areas of efficient resource use, waste reduction, greenhouse gas emissions, and building resilience.
With its purpose of transforming communities for a vibrant tomorrow, CF strives to make a positive impact in the communities it serves by promoting social connection, growth, and a sustainable future. Learn more about CF’s sustainability work.
Disclaimer
Profiles presented are based on information provided by participants. Participants’ GHG emissions performance published are based on utility data submitted and converted to GHG emissions. The emission factors applied aligns with the period of energy data reported (2020). The emission factors utilized for the conversion are calculated based on a combination of sources: Government of Canada (National Inventory Report & Canada’s Proposed Greenhouse Gas Quantification Requirements), Government of Ontario (Guide: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting), The Atmospheric Fund (A Clearer View on Ontario’s Emissions – Electricity emissions factors and guidelines) and Enbridge Gas Inc. (Chemical Composition of Natural Gas).
Number of Buildings in the Portfolio Enrolled in GWI
19 of 19
GHG Emissions Intensity
1.77
kgCO₂e/sq ft²/yr
Total GHG Emissions
31452
tCO₂e/yr
Accomplishments at the Building Portfolio
CF's Award Winning Sustainability Program, Green at Work®, established in 2008 and has resulted in 42 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
CF's Award Winning Sustainability Program, Green at Work®, established in 2008 and has resulted in 42 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
CF’s leading national environmental sustainability program, Green at Work®, integrates sustainability into building operations and maintenance. Since its establishment in 2008, this program has resulted in a 42 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a total savings of $52 million in energy and water costs.
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) LEED and Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) BEST Certifications at 100 per cent of Toronto properties
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) LEED and Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) BEST Certifications at 100 per cent of Toronto properties
100 per cent of all managed Toronto properties are either BOMA BEST or LEED certified properties: 19 properties are BOMA BEST certified and 16 office properties are LEED certified. TDC Complex, Maple Leaf Square, and YCC Complex are also Rick Hansen certified, a testament to CF’s ongoing efforts to create more accessible spaces to better serve building occupants, shoppers, and communities.
Technology Drives Excellence & Reduces Footprint
Technology Drives Excellence & Reduces Footprint
In 2016, CF launched the Energy Smart Operations program, utilizing smart buildings technology, to enable real-time energy management, monitoring, and reporting as well as providing fault detection, energy visualization and analytics.
Additionally, CF was among the first companies to partner with Enwave and connect to their Enwave Deep Lake Water Cooling network at TD Centre in 2005. Several other Toronto properties, like Toronto Eaton Centre and Simcoe Place, are now also connected, drawing cold water from Lake Ontario to cool the building complex and offset overall energy consumption.
National Electric Vehicle Charging Program including FLO and Tesla Superchargers
National Electric Vehicle Charging Program including FLO and Tesla Superchargers
In April 2017, CF announced the launch of its national electric vehicle (EV) charging program, building on CF’s support for the transition to a low-carbon economy in Canada.
In 2018, CF completed its first phase with FLO, the Canadian leader in access to EV charging, and converted the majority of our chargers to the FLO network. Many of the level 3 “fast chargers” at CF’s properties were the first of their kind in their regions.
In addition to the FLO chargers, CF now has Tesla Superchargers at eight of our shopping centers across Canada, totaling 343 charging stations, with expansion planned at additional CF sites.
First existing building in North America to achieve WELL Certification
First existing building in North America to achieve WELL Certification
In 2017, TD Centre’s 222 Bay Street tower became North America’s first existing building to achieve the prestigious WELL Building Standard™ certification (Gold – Core and Shell).
As of 2021, all six of TD Centre’s towers are WELL Health-Safety certified, making it one of the largest office complexes in Canada to earn this new designation.
16 York, YCC Complex, RBC, and Simcoe Place are also WELL Health-Safety certified.
Amongst the first in Canada to be Energy Star Certified
Amongst the first in Canada to be Energy Star Certified
Toronto’s Yonge Corporate Centre and Simcoe Place were amongst the first buildings in Canada to receive ENERGY STAR Certification, which recognizes superior energy performance.
All CF offices and the entire Ontario retail portfolio now have an Energy Star profile.