• Minimizing emissions from construction sites, assets, and products and services. This will include implementing efficiency measures and/or switching fuels to electricity and renewable options for fleet vehicles, equipment, and our offices.

  • Leveraging supply chain, design and trade partners, and industry organizations to reduce the embodied carbon of the materials that go into the buildings and infrastructure we build, with a focus on structural materials, including concrete, steel, and timber.

  • Assisting EllisDon clients to target and deliver near-zero emissions buildings by employing the entire building services value chain to provide innovative, achievable and cost-effective solutions.

  • As part of our broader initiative to enhance our winter heating methods, we are working to standardize the use of smart heating controls. These systems enable real-time monitoring and remote management of heaters, allowing us to adapt efficiently to changing requirements, reduce labour costs, and cut fuel consumption. The benefits of this approach were evident in three civil projects active in Ontario during Winter 2024-2025: over several months, these sites collectively saved more than 235,000 litres of diesel, prevented 631 tonnes of CO₂e emissions, and achieved cost savings of over $338,000.

  • EllisDon’s right-sizing fleet matrix has been finalized and is now actively guiding vehicle evaluations, helping identify where SUVs or hybrids can replace larger trucks. We are aligning our light-duty fleet with both operational needs and emissions reduction goals by transitioning to efficient, right-sized vehicles—prioritizing smaller and more sustainable models where feasible—guided by telematics data, a rightsizing fleet matrix, and close collaboration with our fleet managers.  

    Through our Smart Idling Program, we are also focusing on reducing unnecessary vehicle idling to lower fuel use, greenhouse gas emissions, costs, and air pollution, while ensuring driver safety and comfort in extreme weather conditions. Real-time telematics data will enable us to monitor performance and continuously identify new opportunities for improvement.

    • Prioritizing renewable energy sources by leveraging our solar panel system, which generated an impressive 658,000 kWh of renewable energy to date, resulting in approximately 518 tCO₂e emissions avoided. 

    • Reducing energy waste in unoccupied spaces by maintaining our Isolation Program, ensuring vacant villas are disconnected from energy-intensive utilities. 

    • Continuing the improvement of our cooling and refrigeration systems across the property, by upgrading to R290, a more sustainable and energy-efficient refrigerant.  

    • Utilizing a greywater treatment system to support irrigation, saving approximately 280,000 - 300,000 litres of potable water in 2025. 

    • Operating waterless urinals and dual-flush toilets in kitchens and restaurants to reduce water use, promote sustainable operations, and lower costs. 

    • Supporting local circular economy initiatives by partnering with Replast St. Lucia to recycle HDPE plastic bottles into new furniture and working with a local recycler to repurpose non-functional air conditioners and solar water tanks, helping divert waste from landfills and reduce environmental impact. 

    • Prioritizing durable, resilient materials for renovations and upgrades to ensure construction and renovation projects are eco-friendlier and more long-lasting. 

    • All-electric mechanical systems for space and water heating – no on-site heating combustion;

    • Cold water flooding with de-aerated water for better ice quality and lower energy demand;

    • Nail-laminated timber ceilings and a highly insulated, airtight envelope;

    • Solar-ready roof and battery-ready electrical service;

    • Triple-glazed windows and optimized daylighting;

    • Full thermal partitions between hot and cold zones; and

    • Low-emissivity rink ceiling to reduce radiant heat transfer.

  • Our EMS is maintained in accordance with international standards (ISO 14001:2015) ensuring comprehensive coverage of all major construction activities.

  • Under the EMS, each project site develops an EMP, which identifies environmental aspects relating to their project that might require monitoring and/or control. Once the project-specific Environmental Management Checklist is completed, our corporate environmental guidelines provide project teams with the knowledge to develop site-specific EMPs. For more sensitive project sites or complex issues, our dedicated Environmental Team offers specialized support to project teams, ensuring effective mitigation and management.

  • General awareness of site-specific environmental concerns and associated controls is a key part of the project orientation for all workers. This awareness is regularly reinforced through training updates, regular environmental Toolbox Talks, and our “Environmental Expectations” poster found on the Health and Safety boards at all sites. In addition, designated project team members undergo competence training, to ensure they understand sensitive receptors, potential environmental impacts, required controls, and performance criteria necessary to meet environmental objectives.

  • Our environmental performance is assessed through regular inspections, communication to senior management, incident reporting, and program audits. Our corporate software platform tracks minor and major environmental incident data and Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”), allowing analysis and trend identification. KPIs are shared with management and project teams to ensure mitigation measures are ongoing, effective and proactive.