Climate Change Leadership Awards

The Climate Change Leadership Awards began in 2023 in an effort to recognize community members that have demonstrated exemplary leadership in climate change action.

Current Winners:

Crombie REIT, Corporate Climate Change Leadership Award

Understanding the impact a nearly 600,000 square foot building can have on the environment, Avalon Mall is committed to leading by example when it comes to sustainable operations. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of team members, client collaboration, and adherence to industry best practice, Avalon Mall has made great strides in reducing its carbon footprint and continues to find new ways to grow their sustainable efforts.

Dr. Sean McGrath, FANE, Community Climate Change Leadership Award

FANE was founded in 2015 by Dr. Sean McGrath, Dr. Barry Stephenson and Dr. Kyla Bruff. It is a small group of concerned citizens, thinkers, and practitioners trying to make a difference by working on how we think about nature. Their method is to make ecological knowledge available and compelling everywhere to transform the imaginations and practices of communities.

Previous Winners

2023

East Port Properties, Corporate Climate Change Leadership Award: East Port Properties Limited is committed to protecting the environment through its environmental and energy policies and management plans. Their buildings at 351 and 235 Water Street consistently outperform comparable buildings in their energy and water efficiency and have achieved certifications such as LEED Gold and BOMA Best Platinum. The facilities operate with low-carbon sea water cooling/heating and geothermal systems respectively, as well as responsive lighting, space conditioning systems, and a composting and e-waste diversion program. They offer 14 EV parking stalls, while also encouraging public transportation to their tenants.

Ordinary Spokes Community Bike Action, Community Climate Change Leadership Award: Ordinary Spokes is a not-for-profit organization operated by volunteers. They work tirelessly to promote cycling culture in St. John’s by maintaining an inclusive community-focused cycling hub, offering education on bicycle mechanics and safety, organizing community events, and providing financially accessible bicycles and repairs. In the last two years, Ordinary Spokes has hosted over 70 bicycle repair sessions and refurbished over 150 bicycles.