Northview Fund
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023, 2023-03 to 2023-03)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Operating policy to obtain a Phase I environmental report prior to acquiring a property, and if recommended, a Phase II environmental report
- Implemented broad scale fixture retrofits to reduce water consumption
- Used cameras and sensors to increase waste transport efficiency and reduce resident waste
- Assessed electrification of buildings in British Columbia to reduce reliance on emissions-producing systems
- Tested remote monitoring equipment to increase fuel efficiency and improve boiler system maintenance
- Decommissioned and replaced heating oil tanks with high-efficiency natural gas units in New Brunswick
- Deployed rooftop solar projects in Alberta
Social Achievements
- Use of a written diversity policy
- Adoption of anti-discrimination and harassment prevention policies
- Use of an annual resident satisfaction survey
- Use of an employee occupational health and safety framework
Governance Achievements
- Adoption of a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and whistleblower policy
- Use of an annual board survey to gauge Board and corporate governance effectiveness
- Use of a disclosure policy
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2023-03 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Higher interest rates on the credit facility.
- Unexpected repairs to utility infrastructure in Iqaluit, NU; higher snow removal costs; and inflationary pressures on service contracts.
- High inflation and interest rate environment putting pressure on expenses and FFO.
- Debt service coverage ratio approaching its limit on the credit facility.
Mitigation Strategies
- Refinancing through property mortgage debt at lower fixed interest rates.
- $143.1 million of mortgage financing completed in Q1 2023 to repay $69.4 million in credit facility borrowings.
- Entering into fixed price contracts for a portion of utility consumption in Alberta.
- Focus on occupancy growth and AMR while maintaining operating efficiencies and expenditure management.
- Actively pursuing a Recapitalization Event by November 2023 to improve financial position and reduce leverage.
- Advanced negotiations with lenders to amend the credit facility (extend maturity date, expand borrowing capacity, amend debt service coverage ratio threshold).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used:
Certifications:
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed