Our commitment

Our mission to build better places to live means we must recognize the impact we have on the environment and on people. As conscientious leaders, we take full responsibility for our actions, and are deeply committed to building a business that always pushes itself to do better.

As a resource-intensive industry, we know that every action we take impacts the environment. By minimizing waste, reducing water and energy consumption, lowering carbon emissions, and investing in renewable energy and innovation, we act as responsible stewards of the environment - working hard to meet the highest possible standards.

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As an employer, homebuilder, and landlord, we understand the deep responsibility we have to the people whose lives we touch. We start with prioritizing and investing in the needs of our employees and communities and then work on building safe and vibrant places for them to live and work.

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Safeguarding the future of our business is in our DNA. By investing in effective governance, ethical practices, and infrastructure, we ensure that our business remains strong and resilient.

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2021 ESG Highlights

Minto Apartment REIT has built on the strong history of Minto Group's decades' long experience and commitment to sustainability. Across all our operations and with our stakeholders from employees to residents, partners and unitholders, we are implementing initiatives and setting targets to further our objectives and goals.

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2021

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SURVEY

Completed our inaugural diversity and inclusion survey

50%

INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

Tied to achieving ESG targets

100

AFFORDABLE RENTAL SUITES

Began construction on 100 affordable apartments in partnership with the City of Toronto

1

EMBODIED CARBON STUDY

Completed to reduce carbon inputs in construction

11%

LOWER ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Reduced from 2019 benchmark levels

13%

LOWER CARBON EMISSIONS

Reduced from 2019 levels

2nd

ANNUAL ESG REPORT

Proud to issue our second annual report

72

INCLUSIVITY SCORE

5.6 points higher than the industry average

80

2022 GRESB REAL ESTATE SCORE

4th highest score in our 16 constituent peer group

1st

OUT OF 10

in "Canada" Comparison Group for 2022 GRESB Public Disclosure evaluation

Driven By Our Purpose

vision

No matter who you are, where you're from, or where you're going, we're helping you to live better by creating healthy, vibrant homes and communities for you to live and grow for decades to come.

Mission

Building better places to live (work and play), one home and one relationship at a time.

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Underpinned By Our Values

Accomplishment

Doing what it takes to succeed in an environment of integrity

Partnership

Building and nurturing collaborative relationships

Innovation

Constantly pursuing new ideas and opportunities

Courage

Doing the right thing, even in the face of opposition

Our Stories

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Raising building performance for a carbon free future

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Opening the door to more Affordable Housing

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Minto's energy saving efforts recognized with IESO award

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Reducing energy and GHG emissions through our duct seal initiative

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Accelerating our journey to net zero through leadership and collaboration

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Decarbonizing multi-unit residential buildings: Insights from Minto's first decarbonization hackathons

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