Sustainable development policy
(December 2009)Our sustainable development policy
This policy is aimed at :
- Guiding Standard Life Real Estate Group’s evolution, ensuring our long term impacts are taken into account in today’s decision-making process, in accordance with Standard Life’s corporate responsibility objectives and in collaboration with key corporate stakeholders.
- Ensuring coherence between our mission, our values, our environmental, social and economic programs and our actions.
- Communicating our commitment and giving clear guidelines to Real Estate employees and all other stakeholders, including our clients, suppliers and the communities.
Our vision
We are convinced that the profitability and success of the Standard Life Canada Real Estate Group are closely related to the ethics with which we manage our business, the reduction of our environmental footprint, the skills that we are capable of developing as well as the added value that we bring to our employees, tenants, the real estate industry and our communities.
Our goal is to excel by becoming a leader in sustainable real estate in Canada.
 We are a profitable company and we develop our business opportunities in an ethical manner. We are recognized for the responsible management of our business and for our responsible investment practices. |
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 We support proven or develop new real estate concepts that contribute to building a value legacy for future generations. Integrating sustainable development principles in our business model contributes to our significant capacity to innovate and our operational excellence. |
 We provide our tenants with an outstanding client experience. They recognize our ability to innovate and appreciate our services, in particular with respect to energy efficiency, waste management, work environment quality and alternative transportation solutions. |
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 In line with Standard Life Canada’s corporate objectives, we strive to develop each individual’s potential and strengths. |
 Strong supporters of our corporate program “Investing in tomorrow” we are an integral part of the local communities and we work together to ensure their development and well-being. |
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Our sustainability principles
- Increase long-term value and the return on investment of our real estate capital
Increase the capital value of our real estate assets by integrating innovative and sustainable systems, technologies and infrastructures. Provide a high maintenance level. - Offer an outstanding customer experience based on a culture of excellence and proactive listening
Proactively adapt our products and services to the needs of our clients by focusing on cooperation as well as on their expectations. Develop areas of expertise that are recognized on the market and a culture of continuous improvement. - Adapt our management tools and processes by integrating social and environmental dimensions
Consider the impact of environmental and social consequences and benefits on our processes and decisions with respect to real estate investments, accountability, property evaluation (acquisition/disposition), criteria for selecting providers and internal administrative management processes. - Create a dynamic work environment that favours employee commitment and development
By supporting and integrating our corporate mission and values of inspiring and reinforcing strong leadership, fostering a strengths base culture, creating a work environment that respects the personal life cycles and attracting, engaging and retaining talent. Provide employees with access to training sessions and conferences and offer them skill development and career advancement opportunities. By focusing on individual strengths and expertise, promote the sharing of best practices and internal coaching. - Reduce the environmental impact of our activities
Look for solutions that help reduce our energy and raw material consumption, use materials that minimize environmental and health impacts, reduce our GHG emissions and the amount of waste produced by our offices and our tenants’ offices. Combine implementing “green” technologies and complying with the highest standards with actions and tools designed to increase awareness among employees and tenants. - Commit to mutually beneficial relationships with our stakeholders
Establish greater cooperation with our stakeholders in order to better integrate their skills and concerns in our processes. Participate in local or sectional committees and associations and promote sustainable real estate practices with our industry. - Support community development
As a strong supporter of the corporate program “Investing in tomorrow”, the Real Estate group encourages all employees and business partners to become engaged in making a difference by volunteering and sharing their expertise with community organizations.
