With an engaged team across Canada focused on the positive benefits of green practices and their impact, many programs are in place at our locations to reduce waste, recycle responsibly and repurpose materials.
Corus is conscious of its environmental impact within its communities across Canada. At all Corus offices, local champions oversee environmental initiatives that support sustainability within their respective offices. One of those initiatives is by going digital! Many internal processes at Corus have migrated to online platforms, which saves on paper output and waste.
Informal employee-led green initiatives include:
In 2010, Corus Quay initiated the revitalization of Toronto’s East Bayfront area, bringing life, energy and business opportunities to Toronto’s waterfront. As the anchor development for the East Bayfront district, Corus Quay’s strategic design created a collaborative and innovative work environment, as well as an environmentally responsible facility.
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Capture rate
The weight of recycled materials against the weight of all waste.
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Trees saved
Through effective waste and recycling practices in 2020.
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Litres of water saved
Through efficient plumbing and greywater recycling in 2021.
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kwh of energy saved
During 2020 through smart light technology and natural light window placements.
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Liters of oil saved
Throughout 2021.
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Diversion rate
Amount of waste diverted from the landfill for recycling.
Five-Storey Bio-Wall
Our head office, with a LEED ® Gold Certification, has reduced power and water consumption, energy efficient lighting and a five-storey bio-wall for air filtration.
Green Roof
Corus Quay features green rooftops to create usable outdoor space for Corus employees and to reduce heat-island effect.
Energy-Efficient Lighting
Corus Quay uses Fifth Light Technology to sense the level of natural light of a room to adjust the lighting required. The design of the building is intended to use the most amount of natural light possible.
Rainwater Collection
Corus Quay uses a grey-water system, which collects rainwater on a green rooftop to store in the basement cistern and repurpose for the flushing system of the building’s washrooms.
35% of all materials associated with the construction and interiors of Corus Quay came from within 800 km of the building location, including the hemlock lining the walls of the Atrium from a 1910 ferry terminal Wharf in Toronto Harbour.
Learn more about Corus’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities.
