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Sustainability and Social Responsibility

One of BGIS’s core values, Living Sustainably, focuses on integrating social and environmental responsibility into all of our operations. This commitment, combined with our dedication to integrity, a culture of caring and a passion for innovation, is how we ‘walk the walk’ and drive results.

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Sustainability and Social Responsibility are at the heart of everything we do

BGIS continues to be an industry role model in sustainable operating practices and portfolio strategy in the provision of Real Estate and Facility Management Services. We are an organization that cares about the communities we operate in, the clients we serve, and the people and vendors we engage with.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting

BGIS’s 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report illustrates how our core values shape the way we conduct business with our customers. The report addresses the activities of BGIS’s global operations and replaces previous Corporate Sustainability Reports. Enjoy our 2022 ESG Report.

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Sustainability and Energy Service Offering

To make your real estate truly sustainable, strategies are needed to use less energy and water, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and lessen the impact of your portfolio on the planet. Turning these plans into reality is also fundamental, yet even more challenging. BGIS takes an operational view when we integrate energy and sustainability into the development and execution of your strategy. Our engineering-focused expertise coordinates with on-site personnel to integrate energy and sustainability into every real estate activity – from leasing space, developing capital plans, and implementing projects to delivering day-to-day services. Learn more about our Energy and Sustainability services.

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An Inspired Future

Hosted by BGIS, An Inspired Future is an event that engages industry professionals on sustainable and restorative business practices in corporate real estate. This event focuses on inspiring leaders to make changes that will ultimately affect the future of our planet by significantly reducing their companies’ environmental footprints. An Inspired Future offers business professionals the opportunity to learn, network and engage with many of Canada’s industry leaders, as well as listen to some of the world’s greatest thought leaders on sustainable business practices.

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Well-Being Champions Committee

The Well-Being Champions Committee includes a cross-section of team members from diverse backgrounds and different departments. The committee is responsible for assessing policies, activities, and programs in the workplace, examining team members' areas of interest and needs, planning and organizing health promotional programs and activities, and measuring and tracking these initiatives' success. In summary, the committee builds the organizational support and efficiency for the Well-Being program. Ambassadors will support national and regional initiatives considering each region has its own unique needs and desires.

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Social and Human Rights

Within our ESG report, BGIS describes social and human rights activities, including how we manage our relationships with employees, suppliers and the community. The report also conveys how we promote health and safety, including mental health and well-being. The Social and Human Rights section of the report recaps our efforts in:

  • People & Culture
  • Human Rights Principles
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Indigenous Engagement
  • Supplier Diversity
  • Health and Safety/Wellness
  • Mental Health & Well-Being
  • Charitable Donations and Community Engagement