Transcript PWGSC Sustainable Development

401 Burrard Street
Vancouver
John De Jong, Canada Lands Company
Terry Tetreault, Public Works Government Services Canada
PWGSC
Sustainable Development
Background:
 World Commission on Environment
& Development (Brundtland)
 Kyoto Accord (Greenhouse Gas Targets)
 2001 PWGSC Sustainable Development
Strategy
 PWGSC Goals
PWGSC Goals
PWGSC will green its:
 Operations
 Services
 Internal Operations
PWGSC Goals
Operations:
 Reduce greenhouse gas emissions;
 Reduce energy consumption;
 Implement environmental management
systems;
 Responsible management of hazardous
waste;
PWGSC Goals
Operations (continued):
 Implement integrated pest management;
 Responsible management of ozonedepleting substances;
 Reduce water consumption; and,
 Responsible management of tenant office
waste.
PWGSC Goals
Services:
 Increase capacity to deliver Real Property
projects in an environmentally responsible
manner;
 Facilitate green procurement in
government; and,
 Provide tools to green federal government
travel.
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Owner
 PWGSC
Developer
 Canada Lands
Company
Project Background:
 The “History”
 The “Deal”
 The “Timeline”
 The “Players”
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Base Building:
 Site
 Construction Material
 HVAC
 Plumbing
 Lighting
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Greening Themes:
 Energy
 Transportation
 Green Materials
 “Green Living”
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Energy Efficiency:
 Efficient Lighting
 Individual and Automated Controls
 Motion Sensors
 Task Lighting
 Data Tracking
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Transportation:
 Proximity to major public transportation
arteries including:
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Bus and ALRT
SeaBus
Westcoast Express (Commuter Rail)
Helijet & Seaplane terminals
Bicycle racks/shower facilities
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Water Conservation:
 Reduced water flow plumbing fixtures;
 Leak inspection; and,
 Ongoing metering, tracking and monitoring
of consumption.
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Green Materials:
 Carpet
 Wallpaper (not fibre nor adhesive)
 Exposed concrete
 Bamboo/cork flooring
 Low VOC paint
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Green Materials (Continued):
 High reflection panels
 Recycled vertical screens
 Recycled and recyclable carpet tiles
 No premium for materials/good payback
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Green Living:
 Green Initiatives Committee (PWGSC and
tenant departments);
 Suppliers take back packaging;
 Storage areas for collection and handling of
recyclables;
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Green Living (continued):
 Composting;
 Reusable supplies and materials;
 Shared spaces and facilities;
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Green Living (continued):
 Carpooling and public transit programs;
 Gym Facility (wellness); and
 Green Cleaning
 Products
 Guidelines