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The historic Sun Life Building in Montreal has received LEED Platinum certification from the Canada Green Building Council, representing the highest possible level of recognition for LEED buildings. The distinction makes the building the first century-old structure in North America to obtain triple Platinum certification for environmental performance excellence and digital connectivity, after being granted both BOMA BEST Platinum certification from BOMA Canada and WIRED Platinum certification from WiredScore.
The LEED certification system measures building performance and efficiency in five key sectors: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. The Sun Life Building scored higher than the minimum required for Platinum certification, with BentallGreenOak's approach largely focusing on reduction in carbon emissions, waste diversion, water conservation and maintaining a healthy work environment.
The 26-storey Sun Life Building was constructed in stages between 1914 and 1933, adopting a neoclassical architectural style that overlooks the neighbouring Dorchester Square. Patrice Bourbonnais, President and COO of Groupe Petra, says the Sun Life Building proves that older heritage structures can achieve strict sustainability standards.
"We are extremely proud of this exceptional result, which can be attributed to the remarkable work done by the Property Management team at BentallGreenOak, the willingness of the tenants to adhere to our environmental programs and the commitment of all of the owners to improve environmental performance," said Robert Dumas, President and CEO of Sun Life in Quebec. "This certification is in keeping with the values adopted by Sun Life, which has prioritized sustainable development in its efforts to build healthy and sustainable communities for more than 150 years."
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