ESG IN ACTION

Accelerating impact and building a sustainable future.

Office
Scotia Plaza
Hotel
Royal York Hotel
Environmental impact

Less environmental impact, greater property performance

We are investing in our properties to improve their environmental performance, reduce their carbon footprints and improve overall efficiency. This builds resilience and helps create sustainable value in our portfolio.

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  • 15%

    reduction in energy use since 2016 in CREIF

  • 32%

    reduction in carbon emissions since 2016 in CREIF

  • 40%

    of the CREIF portfolio (by sf) will be Zero Carbon Certified by 2027

  • 24%

    reduction in water consumption since 2016 in CREIF

  • 45%

    reduction in waste generation since 2016 in CREIF

  • 83%

    of buildings in our CREIF portfolio certified by a third-party building standard by gross asset value

Backed by strong values, governance and creative strategies, we’re proud to be a responsible corporate citizen, driving progress on climate change in our portfolio and delivering results for our investors and partners.

William (Bill) Logar, Chief Asset Management Officer
Social Impact

Meaningful action for our people, partners and communities

We are committed to contributing to and enhancing the communities in which we live, work and do business. As part of our community engagement strategy, we partner with local organizations to build awareness of important social issues and to help generate positive impact in areas of need in our communities.

Equity, diversity & inclusion

Equity for a stronger business

We believe diversity is a strength that leads to better decision making, a more successful business and a more equitable society. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change through innovative, equitable and inclusive practices.

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    • Employee engagement, growth & well-being

    Dedicated to employee personal development and wellness

    As we grow, we want to ensure our team is engaged and sees KingSett as a great place to work. We are focused on creating a workplace that is rich with culture and compassionate to our people’s needs inside and outside the office. As we are committed to ongoing learning, 100% of employees receive professional and personal development training.

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    • Internships & mentorship

    Supporting the next generation of talent

    Our summer internship program provides university students with a unique opportunity to gain experience and exposure to the real estate industry. Our mentorship program pairs KingSett professionals and diverse members of our community and seeks to provide guidance to aspiring professionals in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

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    • Affordable housing

    Committed to addressing housing affordability

    Housing affordability affects members of our communities at all income levels. Through our Affordable Housing Fund, formed alongside institutional investors, we are developing and sponsoring affordable purpose-built rental properties.

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    • GOVERNANCE

    Committed to sound corporate governance practices

    Operating as a values-based organization has enabled us to embed responsible governance and risk mitigation practices across our portfolio.

    • David Vernon
    • Scott Fischer
    • William Logar
    • Kit Milnes
    • Joe Brown photo
    • Sarina Pelletier
    ESG Committee

    Continuously evolving our strategy to deliver ESG results

    Our ESG strategy is overseen by a cross-functional committee with representatives from each of our departments and functional areas driving understanding, awareness and accountability for ESG initiatives throughout the organization.

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    GRESB Assessment

    Globally recognized leadership in ESG

    KingSett continues its leadership role through the GRESB Real Estate Assessment program, achieving global leader recognition for the second year in a row. Third-party standards like GRESB help validate and guide our ESG policies and goals through verifiable results.

    What we stand for

    Our values – the foundation of KingSett

    Focusing on our values allows us to cultivate deep relationships and drive long-term success. Our values are core to how we show up every day, for our team and for our stakeholders.

    What we stand for

    Relationships

    We are deeply committed to our people. By investing in deep, long-term relationships with our employees, investors, industry partners and stakeholders, we deliver greater results.

    What we stand for

    Respect

    We respect all people and value equity, diversity and inclusion. With these values at our core, we proudly offer a rich and fulfilling working culture for our employees and drive results for our investors.

    What we stand for

    Transparency and Accountability

    From our leadership team to every employee across our business, we are committed to operating with transparency and accountability. Our investors can trust us to communicate openly and honestly.

    What we stand for

    Humility and Integrity

    In our interactions with each other and all our stakeholders, we always act with humility and integrity.

    What we stand for

    Sustainability

    We are investing in our properties to improve their environmental performance, reduce their carbon footprints and improve overall efficiency. This builds resilience and helps create sustainable value in our portfolio.

    Proud of our Industry Partnerships

    Leed
    Energy star logo
    energy Step code color
    Passivehouse canada
    International well building institute
    R Hansen Foundation
    Zero Carbon Building
    Fitweel
    Toronto Green Standard logo
    WiredScore Certified
    CRESB
    realpac
    boma toronto
    boma canada
    NAIOP logo
    Toronto crew logo
    Urban Land Institute
    united way
    Black buiness and profedsional association
    Black north logo
    JA Central Ontario
    Himan rights watch
    Toronto arts foundation
    Canada green building council