The value of a building in terms of its actual energy consumption depends on the building's performance and user practices. A rapid return on your investment is possible, for new as well as for existing buildings, by optimizing equipment and educating the occupants. We've seen energy savings of up to 30% in offices simply by informing users of their consumption levels. Overall maintenance costs can be reduced by at least as much by optimizing practices.  

Real and visible commitment to a policy of sustainable development is a factor of pride for employees and identification with the corporate culture. Headquarters that are clearly oriented and designed according to sustainable principles create a sense of belonging and are one of the levers in the business plan for mobilizing employees.

Regulatory constraints on sustainable development are often perceived as barriers when they can be real levers of opportunity in promoting the efficiency of equipment and practices. The gradual reduction of energy consumption and even products that promote good health are current regulatory trends all overs the world.

Responsible for 20 to 40% of heat loss depending on climate and technical equipment, this lever of transformation towards better energy performance is far from negligible. By helping you improve the performance of the envelope, we also help reduce investment costs in terms of climate control and increase the comfort level at the same temperature or lower. The performance of the envelope is also a key factor in obtaining necessary certifications, in construction and rehabilitation.

Rationalizing your business premises according to their frequency of use, optimizing the location and number of facilities such as copiers and waste bines... The colours of the walls as well as the type of blinds and glazing affect the comfort of occupants, energy consumption and waste emissions. Efficient placement of lighting controls and information on the daily use of space and equipment promote environmentally friendly behaviour.  

Between 10 to 30% savings, with a return on invesment between 2-4 years, are possible for office buildings, including old buildings. Review your energy contracts, replace old lighting devices, install motion detectors... it is important to upgrade obsolete equipment before you start new work.

The gradual distancing of employees from their workplace should cause you to take a fresh look at practices such as teleworking in satellite offices, carpooling and negociation with municipalities on public transportation services. There is no limit to the possibilities for reducing the carbon footprint of your business while improving the performance of your staff.