Sustainability

As a participant in the Green Link program, East York town Centre became BOMA Best Basic Certification in 2019.. BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) certification is a nationally recognized comprehensive environmental certification program that sets best practice standards for energy and environmental performance of existing buildings utilizing independent audits and educational assessment tools.East York Town Centre strives to be a community leader in its environmental initiatives. We are proud of our achievements to date which we focus our efforts on five areas:Energy ConservationBuilding Automation System controls lighting and building temperatures.Proud yearly participant in Earth HourOptimizing building temperatures day and nightLong-term program in place to replace older HVAC rooftop units with more energy efficient modelsEnergy efficient hand dryers in all washrooms. Replacement of MR-16 halogen light bulbs with LEDReplacement of T-12 fluorescent lamp fixtures with T-8 and LED lampsReplacing metal halide fixtures with LED in parking lotWater ConservationIrrigation system controllers with rain sensors to entire systemAutomatic faucet and stalls in customer washroomsToilet and faucet leak detection programWaste ConservationEnergy efficient hand dryers in all washroomsUse of biodegradable garbage bagsUse of “green” cleaning products as much as possibleUse of coreless bathroom tissue rolls reducing packaging wasteWaste/recycling disposal units throughout the shopping centreTenant recycling programs include:Cardboard recyclingGlass, plastic and metal recyclingCooking oil recyclingStore-to-store blue box recyclingLight bulb recyclingBattery recyclingOrganic waste collection from food courtWaste audit and waste reduction plan completed yearly. 2015 diversion rate of 63.1%Indoor Air QualityAir tested on a regular basisHVAC rooftop unit preventative maintenance programUse of “live” plants throughout the interior/exterior of the shopping centreCommunicationGreen Link section in monthly tenant newsletterMemos sent to tenants as neededSignage within waste/recycling roomsFuture InitiativesInstalling LED energy efficient parking lot lightingInstalling energy efficient sign lightingInstalling additional energy efficient interior lightingReplacing aging HVAC motors with energy efficient VFD modelsInstalling signage throughout the mall to increase awareness to our guests about our progressIncreasing construction waste diversion from landfill which will include recycling and donating to charitiesIncreasing organic waste collection program