At 121 King West we continuously work hard to improve the environmental and social performance of the buildings we manage. As part of our ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility, we report on all the aspects of the day-to-day business operations and corporate activities, and take a precautionary approach in the face of unknown and potentially adverse environmental and social impacts.

SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES
At 121 King West, we are very proud of our sustainability projects, we make every effort to seek the most environmentally responsible ways of operating our buildings. Our strategy is a continuous improvement strategy intended to preserve and enhance asset value through responsible property management practices that are fully aligned with our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility. Some of our strategies focus on the following areas as noted below.

ENERGY, WATER AND GREENHOUSE GASES
Our strategy is to reduce the consumption of utilities and emissions of greenhouse gases. At 121 King West we recognize that a building’s energy use is impacted by a) the systems in the building, b) how the building is operated and c) what the occupants, our tenants do in the building. In order to achieve best-in-class performance, energy savings typically need to be targeted in all three impact areas. With an overall objective to reduce 10% of energy use by 2020, we begin with importing prior years’ history of energy use, setting preliminary target areas in the 3 categories identified above then developing an action plan to meet the objectives on an annual basis.

WASTE MANAGEMENT
We have implemented Waste Reduction and Recycling programs at all of our sites. Waste diversion reports are received monthly and analyzed on a quarterly basis and revised target setting, implemented annually. Recycling programs are in place with recycling containers provided for the collection of Paper, Plastics, Glass and Organics. We also collect e-Waste (batteries, toner, computers, printers, cellphones etc.) as well as wood material, writing instruments and eye glasses.

INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT
We are implementing standards and practices that are conducive to healthy environments, indoors and out. We have installed drought resistant planting and native vegetation. Our green landscape management plan, uses environmental herbicides, fertilizers and integrated pest management specifications. Winter ice melting program utilize sustainable eco-labeled solutions and products. Indoors, we prefer architectural features that support energy efficiency and occupant comfort, such as programmable blinds, window shades, high efficiency glass. Annual air quality testing and monitoring programs is standard practice.