Climate Change Data

NEUF architect(e)s

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:215 t CO2eq/year (Scopes 2 and 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:0 t CO2eq/year
Scope 2 Emissions:15 t CO2eq/year
Scope 3 Emissions:188 t CO2eq/year
Renewable Energy Share:100% (hydroelectricity)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions by 43% per person compared to 2019
  • Avoided 100 tonnes of CO2eq through teleworking
  • Reduced GHG emissions through improved waste management, food options, and supplies in offices

Social Achievements

  • Introduced FLEX workstations, allowing for a hybrid work model without office expansion
  • Organized various social and sports activities for employees
  • Made donations to various community, healthcare, and education organizations

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Strategies Department in 2020
  • Implemented new green strategies in offices (water fountains, non-dairy milk, meatless meals, reduced/recyclable packaging)
  • Overhauled salary scale with external firm specializing in total compensation

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce operational GHG emissions
  • Increase the number of accredited employees
  • Become a member of Montreal Climate Partnership
  • Draft sustainable development policy
  • Draft policy on inclusion and diversity
  • Increase engagement with the community
  • Increase the integration of biophilia in our offices
  • Acquire new office space in Ottawa
  • Organize a zero waste event

Environmental Challenges

  • Challenges relating to the paradigm shift to a hybrid work model
Mitigation Strategies
  • Ongoing efforts to address challenges related to the hybrid work model

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Locally produced marketing materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: LEED, WELL

Awards & Recognition

  • Numerous awards listed in the report (Grands Prix du Design, IDA, WAF, etc.)