The promotion of ecosocial real estate projects and products

ECORESPONSIBLE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
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Fostering the ecosocial aspects of its products or projects

The market is conducive to local and ecological purchasing initiative, now is the time to seize this opportunity for visibility and interest in your product or real estate project. For this reason, there needs to be a transparent, credible, and recognized method of validating the declaration as sold, such as the Taïga Initiative™ offers.

Certifications offered

Locally Sourced

Certification that demonstrates the percentage of local sourcing in the composition of a product, the construction or renovation of a building and even for the activities of an organization or business.
SPECIFIC CERTIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
(or renovation projects)

Carbon Neutral

Certification that demonstrates the carbon offsetting of the construction or renovation project by the purchase of carbon credits.
SPECIFIC CERTIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
(or renovation projects)

EcoDesign

Certification that demonstrates the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as a method of reducing potential environmental impacts during the design of the construction or renovation project.
SPECIFIC CERTIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
(or renovation projects)

Certification for products, activities of an organization or a company

These certifications provide a competitive advantage, ensure customer satisfaction by delivering what they want, promote the adoption of best practices in local sourcing, and are suitable for businesses of all sizes.

The Taïga Initiative certification gives you guaranteed visibility: it’s a certification so far unique in the world. The process is simple and easy to understand, with an emphasis on local sourcing. Also, the process is accessible with little cost for obtaining certification and no costs related to professional services.

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Certification of construction or renovation projects

By promoting the adoption of best practices in reducing environmental impacts, a commercial building with environmental certification will rent approximately 3% more per square foot and the selling price of a property can reach 16% more.¹

Also, some studies have shown greater productivity, greater loyalty to a company and greater job satisfaction among employees.¹

The process is simple and easy to understand and involves fewer restrictions with the Taïga Initiative. Also, the process is accessible with little cost for obtaining certification and less expenses related to professional services. For example, a LEED certification can increase the cost of a project by about 10–30%.²

By promoting the adoption of best practices in reducing environmental impacts, a commercial building with environmental certification will rent approximately 3% more per square foot and the selling price of a property can reach 16% more.¹

Also, some studies have shown greater productivity, greater loyalty to a company and greater job satisfaction among employees.¹

The process is simple and easy to understand and involves fewer restrictions with the Taïga Initiative. Also, the process is accessible with little cost for obtaining certification and less expenses related to professional services. For example, a LEED certification can increase the cost of a project by about 10–30%.²

By promoting the adoption of best practices in reducing environmental impacts, a commercial building with environmental certification will rent approximately 3% more per square foot and the selling price of a property can reach 16% more.¹

Also, some studies have shown greater productivity, greater loyalty to a company and greater job satisfaction among employees.¹

The process is simple and easy to understand and involves fewer restrictions with the Taïga Initiative. Also, the process is accessible with little cost for obtaining certification and less expenses related to professional services. For example, a LEED certification can increase the cost of a project by about 10–30%.²

By promoting the adoption of best practices in reducing environmental impacts, a commercial building with environmental certification will rent approximately 3% more per square foot and the selling price of a property can reach 16% more.¹

Also, some studies have shown greater productivity, greater loyalty to a company and greater job satisfaction among employees.¹

The process is simple and easy to understand and involves fewer restrictions with the Taïga Initiative. Also, the process is accessible with little cost for obtaining certification and less expenses related to professional services. For example, a LEED certification can increase the cost of a project by about 10–30%.²

By promoting the adoption of best practices in reducing environmental impacts, a commercial building with environmental certification will rent approximately 3% more per square foot and the selling price of a property can reach 16% more.¹

Also, some studies have shown greater productivity, greater loyalty to a company and greater job satisfaction among employees.¹

The process is simple and easy to understand and involves fewer restrictions with the Taïga Initiative. Also, the process is accessible with little cost for obtaining certification and less expenses related to professional services. For example, a LEED certification can increase the cost of a project by about 10–30%.²

¹ According to the article Doing Well by Doing Good? Green Office Buildings by Piet Eichholtz, Nils Kok, and John M. Quigley [2010]

² According to the article The True Cost of LEED-Certified Green Buildings by Stephen J. Vamosi [2011]

Certification of construction or renovation projects

By promoting the adoption of best practices in reducing environmental impacts, a commercial building with environmental certification will rent approximately 3% more per square foot and the selling price of a property can reach 16% more.¹

Also, some studies have shown greater productivity, greater loyalty to a company and greater job satisfaction among employees.¹

The process is simple and easy to understand and involves fewer restrictions with the Taïga Initiative. Also, the process is accessible with little cost for obtaining certification and less expenses related to professional services. For example, a LEED certification can increase the cost of a project by about 10–30%.²

By promoting the adoption of best practices in reducing environmental impacts, a commercial building with environmental certification will rent approximately 3% more per square foot and the selling price of a property can reach 16% more.¹

Also, some studies have shown greater productivity, greater loyalty to a company and greater job satisfaction among employees.¹

The process is simple and easy to understand and involves fewer restrictions with the Taïga Initiative. Also, the process is accessible with little cost for obtaining certification and less expenses related to professional services. For example, a LEED certification can increase the cost of a project by about 10–30%.²

By promoting the adoption of best practices in reducing environmental impacts, a commercial building with environmental certification will rent approximately 3% more per square foot and the selling price of a property can reach 16% more.¹

Also, some studies have shown greater productivity, greater loyalty to a company and greater job satisfaction among employees.¹

The process is simple and easy to understand and involves fewer restrictions with the Taïga Initiative. Also, the process is accessible with little cost for obtaining certification and less expenses related to professional services. For example, a LEED certification can increase the cost of a project by about 10–30%.²

By promoting the adoption of best practices in reducing environmental impacts, a commercial building with environmental certification will rent approximately 3% more per square foot and the selling price of a property can reach 16% more.¹

Also, some studies have shown greater productivity, greater loyalty to a company and greater job satisfaction among employees.¹

The process is simple and easy to understand and involves fewer restrictions with the Taïga Initiative. Also, the process is accessible with little cost for obtaining certification and less expenses related to professional services. For example, a LEED certification can increase the cost of a project by about 10–30%.²

By promoting the adoption of best practices in reducing environmental impacts, a commercial building with environmental certification will rent approximately 3% more per square foot and the selling price of a property can reach 16% more.¹

Also, some studies have shown greater productivity, greater loyalty to a company and greater job satisfaction among employees.¹

The process is simple and easy to understand and involves fewer restrictions with the Taïga Initiative. Also, the process is accessible with little cost for obtaining certification and less expenses related to professional services. For example, a LEED certification can increase the cost of a project by about 10–30%.²

¹ According to the article Doing Well by Doing Good? Green Office Buildings by Piet Eichholtz, Nils Kok, and John M. Quigley [2010]

² According to the article The True Cost of LEED-Certified Green Buildings by Stephen J. Vamosi [2011]

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