Toronto area building owners/managers continue to register their commitment and make gains in energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through participation in the Commercial Real Estate Sustainability Trailblazers (CREST) awards program. Recently announced 2026 winners are drawn from more than 5,400 enrollees in the annual challenge and awards program that the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto sponsors to recognize top performers in emissions reduction and sustainable outcomes.
“As the commercial real estate industry pursues sustainable practices and carbon reduction, it’s vital to recognize those leading the way. We celebrate the achievements of our CREST Award finalists and winners, trailblazers in energy efficiency and sustainability,” says Susan Allen, BOMA Toronto’s president and chief executive officer. “Through innovation and collaboration, we can all drive meaningful environmental progress.”
This year’s 14 CREST award recipients include teams that achieved the most significant year-over-year reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across 10 categories of buildings, and four focused honours for sustainability excellence. They are:
Emission Reduction Leadership
- Light industrial: 107 Alfred Kuehne Blvd., Brampton; managed by CBRE Limited; owned by HOOPP Realty Inc.
- Multifamily residential: 457 Marlee Ave., Toronto; owned and managed by Akelius Canada Ltd
- Mixed-use < 500,000 square feet: YRCC 690, 160 Applewood Crescent, Vaughan; managed by Argo Property Management; owned by YRCC 690
- Universal facility: 14 William Sylvester Drive, North York; managed by Jones Lang LaSalle Real Estate Services, Inc.; owned by Avenu Properties Corp.
- Schools, kindergarten – 12: Christ the King Catholic Elementary School, Cambridge; managed and owned by Waterloo Catholic District School Board
- Open-air retail: RioCentre, Thornhill; managed and owned by RioCan REIT
- Enclosed retail > 500,000 square feet: Oakville Place; managed and owned by RioCan REIT
- Office < 100,000 square feet: 550 Queen St. E., Toronto; managed by Online Property Management Inc.; owned by Liberty Development corporation
- Office, 100,000 to 499,999 square feet: Canadian Blood Services, Head Office, Ottawa; managed and owned by Canadian Blood Services
- Office > 500,000 square feet: 700 University Ave, Toronto; managed by Colliers; owned by KingSett Capital
Sustainable Achievements
- Innovative Excellence: 55 University Ave., Toronto for the 55 Net Zero Project; managed by BGO Properties; owned by I.G. Investment Management, Ltd.
- Collaborative Excellence: Morguard portfolio for the Buzz, Bloom & Build project; managed and owned by Morguard
- Toronto Hydro Electrification Award: 45 Commander Boulevard, Scarborough for full electrification with fossil fuel backup; managed by CBRE Limited; owned by HOOP Realty Inc.
- Climate Champion: 45 Commander Boulevard, Scarborough; managed by CBRE Limited; owned by HOOP Realty Inc.
The 2026 CREST awards were presented at September celebratory event at SixtyEight, Scotia Plaza, a BOMA Best Platinum certified building. Dr. Blair Feltmate, head of Waterloo University’s Intact Centre for Climate Adaptation, delivered the keynote address.
