2023 Key Achievements
Net Zero
Completed asset-specific
net-zero transition plans for all income producing properties
Green Lease
First tenants signed
newly-implemented green lease clauses to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and low-carbon design
Development
Achieved the first CAGBC
Zero Carbon Building Design
certification to be awarded
to a retail property
Top Employer
Named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers (in 2023 and 2024) in recognition of our programs such as benefit enhancements and mentorship programs
Social Impact
Developed a Social Impact Framework that aligns with our core business, and promotes local economic development and social cohesion at the neighbourhood level
Recognition
Maintained GRESB 4-star rating for second year (scored 82 on a 100-point scale), and continued to receive “low” Sustainalytics ESG risk rating
Sustainability is integral to our purpose
We continue to integrate resilient business practices to deliver value for stakeholders today and beyond.
ESG Pillars
Fighting Climate Change
Choice Properties is one of the first entities in Canada to have net-zero targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi.) Our targets are consistent with the primary goal of the Paris Agreement – to limit the rise in global temperature this century to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Strengthening Communities to Prosper
Through our Choice Cares program we are proud to have developed a strong culture of philanthropy and diversity, equity and inclusion at Choice Properties. Our recently announced Social Impact Framework to leverage our assets and core business to provide deeper benefits to the communities where we operate and build.
Governance
Choice Properties’ Board of Trustees and management team are dedicated to strong governance practices designed to maintain high standards of oversight, accountability, integrity and ethics.
Affiliations
ESG Reports & Information
Environmental, Social & Governance Report
Published on April 24, 2024Management Proxy Circular
Published on March 26, 2024October 2023 Green Bond, Allocation Report, Sustainalytics Second-Party Opinion
Published on November 27, 2023Management Proxy Circular
Published on March 24, 2023Environmental, Social & Governance Report
Published on April 24, 2023Management Proxy Circular
Published on March 30, 2022Environmental, Social & Governance Report
Published on April 27, 2022Pathway to Net-Zero Report
Published on November 22, 2022November 2022 Green Bond, Allocation Report, Sustainalytics Second-Party Opinion
Published on November 30, 2022Management Proxy Circular
Published on March 30, 2021Environmental, Social & Governance Report
Published on April 29, 2021Green Financing Framework
Published on November 15, 2021Sustainalytics Second Party Opinion for Green Financing Framework
Published on November 15, 2021Management Proxy Circular
Published on April 24, 2020Environmental, Social & Governance Report
Published on April 23, 2020Sustainability & Responsibility Highlights
Published on May 3, 2019Management Proxy Circular
Published on May 3, 2019Environmental, Social & Governance Commitment
Code of Conduct
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