Sustainability
Our values:
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Service Excellence
- Community
- Entrepreneurial
Environmental
Compass manages properties for landlords across Canada. We support, guide and lead these properties to fulfil the sustainability initiatives and goals of their landlords, tenants, and government requirements.
Of the portfolio of properties we manage:
- Greenhouse gas emissions tracked for 6.1 million square feet
- 100% of new leases and renewals contain Sustainability Clauses
- 1,585,771 sq. ft. is BOMA BEST certified or higher
- 4,591,880 sq. ft. of controllable areas have been retrofitted to LED lighting
- 190,642 sq. ft. is LEED Gold Certified
- 3,949,875 sq. ft. is tracked in ENERGYSTAR Portfolio Manager
- 5,047,728 sq. ft. of properties track water consumption
- 2,035,803 sq. ft. track natural gas consumption
- 1,832,369 sq. ft. track waste diversion & hauling
- 5 new electric vehicle charging stations installed in 2024
Social
We donated tens of thousands of dollars and 2,000 volunteer hours in 2024 across 46 charitable organizations supporting our communities across the country.
Causes we support:
- Community Enrichment
- Protecting the Environment
- Health & Wellness
- Social Inclusion
- Arts & Culture
Governance
We uphold a high governance and business ethics standard. Our team are committed to strong governance practices designed to ensure oversight, accountability and integrity.
Some of our Governance Initiatives include:
- Cybersecurity
- Ongoing updated cybersecurity training for all staff
- A Code of Conduct for all staff with annual review and engagement
- Business model resilience
- Independent third-party audits
- Risk management
- Employee policy and safety training
- Strong & adaptive policy system
ESG at a Glance
Corporate Volunteer Program

Diversity & Inclusion

Safety Audit

Environment, Social & Governance
At Compass, ESG is something we’ve championed and lived since our company’s inception. In recent years, it’s become a main talking-point in commercial real estate, creating accountability, targets, and reporting requirements, and helping us strengthen and grow these priorities even more.
Our senior management is accountable for the development and implementation of our ESG program with the support of the ESG Steering Committee, which is responsible for the daily management of our ESG Program and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
We manage and execute a comprehensive suite of sustainability programs and certifications for our clients, including emissions reporting, government EWRB mandates, BOMA BEST, Energy Star, GRESB, tenant sustainability initiatives, and LEED, while tracking critical KPIs such as scope 1 and 2 emissions. By leveraging data-driven strategies and industry best practices, we help our clients achieve measurable outcomes, enhance property performance, and meet their sustainability objectives.
ESG is a commitment our team takes personally. We continue to grow and adapt, engaging new and diverse perspectives from our staff, our tenants, our landlords, expert consultants, colleagues, and from ever-evolving markets. These principles equip us to navigate success.