OUR PHILOSOPHY
You may not know the sustainability and wellness lingo – but you will know that it feels different when you walk into our new Global HQ in Toronto at 222 Bay.
Here, sustainability and wellness aren't just buzzwords; they shape every detail, offering an environment where comfort, inspiration, health, and productivity seamlessly converge. At Avison Young we are committed to achieving net-zero emissions across our global workplaces by 2040.
Selecting an iconic existing building, 222 Bay, with its recent major retrofit and prestigious WELL Core Certification, was a strategic decision. Owned by Cadillac Fairview, this building is part of Canada's largest WELL Core Certified complexes.
With their impressive 1st place ranking in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) survey amongst their peer group, Cadillac Fairview matched our passion to create a vibrant, welcoming, safe, healthy and amenity rich environment for everyone who walks through the doors.
With their impressive 1st place ranking in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) survey amongst their peer group, Cadillac Fairview matched our passion to create a vibrant, welcoming, safe, healthy and amenity rich environment for everyone who walks through the doors.
We decided this revitalized complex prioritized the comfort, wellbeing and productivity of our teams with amenities such as:
- Onsite childcare
- A health club and sport medicine clinic
- Electric vehicle charging
- Cycling care centre
- Urban bees
- Four acres of outdoor green space.
Building off of the WELL Core foundation, we chose to pursue LEED and WELL certifications for our office space, ensuring we meet and retain the highest standards of environmental excellence alongside prioritizing the health and wellness of our people. But staying on budget was still a big priority. We recognize the value and quality assurance that comes with LEED and WELL certifications, and we wanted to model for our customers that certification was possible, even in a market where cost containment is key.
We're thrilled to share this project was designed and built by a diverse team. Our teams that lead the development of our Global HQ in Toronto consisted of an impressive 80% women—a rare feat in an industry where women are underrepresented and underrecognized.
Our in-house ESG, Workplace, Project Management, and Brand teams crafted a vibrant space honoring Avison Young's legacy and future. Our Global HQ fosters innovation and collaboration, integrating design features that support health, wellness, and sustainability.
As we reimagine commercial real estate, we invite you to come work with us. Experience the transformative power of sustainable design at our new headquarters.
As we reimagine commercial real estate, we invite you to come work with us. Experience the transformative power of sustainable design at our new headquarters.
