Engagement
Environment · Social · Governance
The premise
Real estate helps shape the world around it
We believe real estate can have a real impact on the future of our communities. ESG principles guide every decision we make, creating lasting value for our residents, our partners, and the places we invest in.
In numbers
- Residents served by the family medicine group
- 8,000
- Properties with active composting
- 100%
- Committed from the start
- 2018
- Financial reports to investors each year
- 4×
Environmental responsibility
We make simple, responsible decisions that reduce our environmental footprint and improve our residents' day-to-day.
In practice
- Active composting across all our properties
- Tracking energy use and CO₂ emissions for each building
- Investing in green spaces, indoors and out
- Incorporating recycled materials into our renovation projects
- Preserving mature trees and existing biodiversity
Community
We believe real estate has the power to bring about projects that create lasting value for communities. Our social commitment shows in a range of initiatives meant to enrich the lives of everyone around us.
In practice
- Helped launch a family medicine group in Saint-Lambert that now serves more than 8,000 residents
- Support for local organizations and initiatives: hockey, figure skating, and community clubs
- A bank of volunteer hours offered to every employee
- Annual gatherings for our tenants (holiday party and summer BBQ)
Governance and transparency
At BlackGrove, rigorous governance guides our decisions. We rely on transparency, accountability, and performance to protect the interests of our partners and investors.
In practice
- A five-year strategic plan
- Weekly management meetings
- Monthly performance reviews and accountability reporting
- Quarterly financial reports to investors
- An external committee on industry best practices
Collaboration
At BlackGrove, we firmly believe in the power of collaboration to make a real impact in our communities. That's why we're proud to support local organizations that share our values and our vision.
- Fondation Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
- Marché Fermier du Vieux Saint-Lambert
- CPA Saint-Lambert
- Fondation du cancer des cèdres
- Saint-Lambert × Marblehead Sister Cities
- Les Impatients
- Les Paniers de Laura
- Garderie Mouille Pied
Work with us
Running something local?
If you see an affinity between your mission and our values, don't hesitate to get in touch. We're always glad to support initiatives that contribute to the vitality and well-being of our community.