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Cision Canada
26-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
MONTONI UNVEILS ITS FIRST-EVER ESG REPORT Français
LAVAL, QC, June 26, 2025 /CNW/ - For the past 30 years, MONTONI has been designing, building and managing real estate projects with a clear vision: building on a promise of a sustainable future. Today, MONTONI reaffirmed that commitment by publishing its first-ever environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, a transformative step that reflects its desire to build a future that is sustainable, responsible and puts people first. Mindful of its responsibility and the impact of every decision that it makes, the company is committed to being a force for positive change in a fast-changing sector. Turning words into action In 2022, MONTONI announced an ambitious objective: to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. In 2024, it took tangible steps toward that goal, investing $30 million in the decarbonization of its existing portfolio and launching PURE by MONTONI, an innovative fund designed to offset the environmental footprint of its operations. A pioneer of sustainable construction, MONTONI completed the first industrial building to be certified LEED ® Gold in Canada. Since 2010, it has delivered nearly 50 LEED-certified projects totalling over 5 million square feet. In 2023, it achieved a major milestone with the completion of its first building meeting the requirements of Zero-Carbon Building™ – Design (ZCB-Design), the most stringent carbon-neutrality standard in the industry. "We founded the company with a pledge to do things differently—with discipline, with heart and with a vision for the long term. Being awarded our first ZCB-Design certification is the outcome of a constant commitment to innovation and represents a huge step along the way to achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2040." – Dario Montoni, President Putting people first with every project Sustainability at MONTONI starts with its people. The company fosters an inclusive, stimulating work environment where everyone can develop to their full potential. Maison MONTONI, inaugurated in 2024, is the embodiment of that vision: a warm and welcoming headquarters designed for the well-being of the company's talents. MONTONI's active investments in skills development and workplace quality of life are reflected in continuous training programs and a global approach to diversity equity and inclusion (DEI), as well as the creation of a wellness committee and the position of manager, Employment experience—all initiatives that enable its people to thrive. The company has also made social engagement central to its mission, and is committed to giving back to the communities where it operates. Thanks to the engagement of managers and employees, MONTONI Group as well as the MONTONI Foundation support charitable organizations through donations, sponsorships and fundraising campaigns. In 2023 and 2024, more than 80 local organizations benefited from the company's support, with donations totalling more than $1.4 million, which testifies to its strong commitment to serving those communities. Practising good governance MONTONI is supported by robust, transparent governance that reflects its corporate values. With an experience, diverse executive team, the company has structured its management around specialized committees that ensure the smooth running of its operations and achievement of ambitious objectives. Pursuant to that desire to strengthen its organizational structure, MONTONI has, among other things, instituted a management committee and an ESG committee. The latter plays a crucial role as a catalyst for the integration of ESG principles into all aspects of the company's strategic thinking. Recognized for the past 24 years as one of Canada's Best-Managed Companies, MONTONI continues to build leadership that is responsible and mindful of the future. "Our ambition is clear: to make ESG a natural reflex, integral to our corporate culture and to how we build for the future. This report illustrates how that ambition is being translated into concrete actions that are quantifiable and aligned with sustainability best practices. In fully embracing this transition, we are demonstrating beyond any doubt that economic success goes hand in hand with social and climate responsibility. " – Patrick Côté, Director, Sustainable Development About MONTONI A pioneer of sustainable building in Canada, MONTONI develops, builds and manages real estate projects at the leading edge of design, performance, urban planning and occupant wellness. Its fundamental purpose is to create value for its clients, the environment and the community. To date, MONTONI has completed more than 700 projects representing over 30 million square feet of industrial, commercial, institutional and residential construction and 30 corporate campuses, with another 25 million square feet under development—an impressive portfolio of properties across Québec. Proudly holding the title of one of Canada's Best-Managed Companies for nearly 25 years, MONTONI has committed to making ESG criteria a permanent strategic reflex. It has completed more than 5.2 million square feet of LEED-certified buildings and, among construction projects underway, is targeting LEED certification for nearly 7 million square feet. Construction is also nearing completion on some 4.5 million square feet of Zero-Carbon Building (ZCB) spaces. MONTONI's ambition is to build a real estate heritage that will be a source of pride for future generations.
Business Wire
09-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
FIBRA Macquarie México Expands Development Program With New Tijuana Project
BUSINESS WIRE)--FIBRA Macquarie México (FIBRA Macquarie) (BMV: FIBRAMQ) announced it will develop up to four new Class A industrial buildings with a total potential GLA of approximately 750 thousand square feet on a 16-hectare land parcel in the Pacifico/Libramiento submarket of Tijuana. This development is in a prime industrial corridor, offering strategic connectivity to two major US border crossings. The park is well-located within the surrounding area, providing access to skilled labor to support both manufacturing and logistics activities. "This investment reinforces our commitment to expanding our development portfolio while maintaining our disciplined approach to capital deployment," said Simon Hanna, FIBRA Macquarie's chief executive officer. "The addition strengthens our presence in a strategic submarket of Tijuana, a well-located area with direct highway access. Our development strategy continues to focus on best-in-class sustainable construction with secured energy rights. Furthermore, we are pleased to be partnering again with Grupo FRISA, with whom we have enjoyed a strong and successful partnership for more than a decade. By maintaining our selective investment criteria and focus on strategic capital allocation, we're positioned to generate compelling returns that should enhance both our operational capabilities and financial results over the long term." This is a 50-50 joint venture between FIBRA Macquarie and Grupo FRISA, who is currently FIBRA Macquarie's JV partner in nine of its retail properties. Grupo FRISA is contributing the land parcel to the project, which minimizes FIBRA Macquarie's immediate capital deployment requirements. The total investment is anticipated to be approximately US$88.0 million, with 50% of that to be progressively contributed by FIBRA Macquarie. The project is expected to deliver an NOI yield on cost of between 9% and 11%, in line with FIBRA Macquarie's target returns. FIBRA Macquarie's scalable internal management platform, MPA, which has a strong existing local presence in Tijuana comprising specialist property management, leasing and engineering professionals, will provide on-going services for the project, enabling NOI margin optimization. The land site is shovel-ready with initial earthworks in progress. The first planned building comprises approximately 200 thousand square feet, targeting a minimum LEED ® Gold certification. About FIBRA Macquarie FIBRA Macquarie México (FIBRA Macquarie) (BMV:FIBRAMQ) is a real estate investment trust (fideicomiso de inversión en bienes raíces), or FIBRA, listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (Bolsa Mexicana de Valores) targeting industrial, retail and office real estate opportunities in Mexico, with a primary focus on stabilized income-producing properties. FIBRA Macquarie's portfolio consists of 243 industrial properties and 17 retail properties, located in 20 cities across 16 Mexican states as of March 31, 2025. Nine of the retail properties are held through a 50/50 joint venture. For additional information about FIBRA Macquarie, please visit Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements This release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ significantly from these forward-looking statements and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. Other than Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542 ('Macquarie Bank'), any Macquarie Group entity noted in this document is not an authorized deposit-taking institution for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of these other Macquarie Group entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Macquarie Bank. Macquarie Bank does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of these other Macquarie Group entities. In addition, if this document relates to an investment, (a) the investor is subject to investment risk including possible delays in repayment and loss of income and principal invested and (b) none of Macquarie Bank or any other Macquarie Group entity guarantees any particular rate of return on or the performance of the investment, nor do they guarantee repayment of capital in respect of the investment.
