Suncor Energy Centre

Brookfield Office Properties has long been an advocate for sustainable building performance and is proud of the green building practices across the Canadian portfolio. To underscore this commitment, we have been working towards LEED Certification (Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance) at Suncor Energy Centre.  

We are pleased to inform you that Suncor Energy Centre has successfully completed its Performance Period as part of the LEED® EB:OM certification process. Our team has submitted the documentation package for review by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and fully anticipates achieving the target certification level of Gold in Q4, 2011.

We would like to thank you and your employees for all of your efforts and continued support as we look to maintain our certification status going forward.

Some of the performance highlights and new Green Amenities are:

• 75^th percentile in energy performance among buildings in North America
• Plumbing fixtures are over 15% more efficient than the LEED® baseline
• Water-efficient landscaping is over 75% more efficient than the LEED® baseline
• 87% of the building’s occupants use sustainable methods of travel when commuting to and from the workplace
• A new city sponsored Alternative Transportation Program that will provide building occupants with tools and information about sustainable commuting options
• Enhanced Green Cleaning policies and procedures and Daytime Cleaning program in place

In addition, we kindly ask for your continued support in the following areas:

• Water Conservation: Avoid using excess water in the kitchens and washrooms. Report any problems with sinks, faucets or toilets on your floor
• Energy Conservation: Conserve energy by asking employees to turn off computers, desk lights and all Tenant-controlled lighting at the end of the day
• Recycling: Make recycling second nature by separating all paper, plastic, cans and bottles and placing them into their appropriate bins
• Smoking: Sustain a smoke-free environment by not smoking near doorways, windows, or air intakes. Keep our building’s air clean by staying 7.5 meters (25 feet) away from all openings
• Green Cleaning: Reduce the risk of mould build-up on indoor plants in your spaces.  Perform routine inspections and care for them on an ongoing basis

For further details regarding the LEED® EB:OM program, visit the CaGBC’s website at www.cagbc.org.