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2020 CREST Awards 11.5.2020

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Welcome Today, we are here to recognize and celebrate the commitment of the race2reduce participants and their achievements to advance better building performance and emission reduction. Programs of this magnitude cannot succeed without strategic and collaborative partnerships. I would like to extend our warmest appreciation to Enbridge for their support and engagement and for their dedicated team serving the Commercial Real Estate Industry! The power of energizing like-minded, positive leaders, who look to push the envelope and enact change is truly inspirational! And the growth that this program has experienced, despite the pandemic is a testament to your efforts and our Industryâ€™s commitment to advance innovation, promote collaboration and share best practices â€“ to drive Climate action & leadership! race2reduce is a genuine example of how our industry is embracing the challenge of energy reduction and Climate Action head on! I am pleased to report that an impressive 560 buildings registered with Energy Star Portfolio Manager are eligible for this yearâ€™s competition And, to celebrate those that have embraced a collective effort, the consumption results from all utilities measured in the Performance Leadership category were factored in to determine the winner of our new award - the Climate Leadership Award! We congratulate all race participants for their commitment and dedication to reducing their carbon footprint and taking Climate Action! Susan M. Allen, President and Chief Executive Officer BOMA Toronto

CREST Awards Agenda 9:00am – 5:00pm

Sponsorship Exhibit Hall Open by appointment with sponsors

1:00pm – 2:55pm

Sponsorship Exhibit Hall Open

3:00pm – 3:10pm

Opening Remarks, Susan Allen, President & CEO, BOMA Toronto

3:10pm – 3:20pm

CREST Awards Presentation – Collaborative Excellence & Innovative Excellence Award winners announced

3:20pm - 3:40pm

Keynote address: Tom Rand

3:40pm – 4:15pm

CREST Awards Presentation, Performance Leadership & Municipal Beacon Award winners announced

4:15pm – 5:00pm

Post show Sponsorship Exhibit Hall open & attendee networking

Thank you to Tom Rand!

The 2020 CREST Awards Emcee & Keynote speaker. Watch your email! The first 200 attendees will receive a unique code to access Tom’s latest e-book, The Case for Climate Capitalism. Find out more about Tom Rand and other books he’s authored by visiting his Virtual Trade Show Exhibit.

Operational Energy Savings Series -2 The operational energy savings series is best for property and facility managers. In part two of this series we will look at other ways to save energy without any or with very little capital investment. Similar to the previous piece, we will break down the opportunities by the different sectors. COMMERCIAL SECTOR • Daylight harvesting in entrances/front lobbies • Cooling curtailment program without disturbing tenants too much - reduced chilled water setpoints near end of day. This would affect multiple building components (chiller, pumps, compartment units, AHUs, etc.) • Reduce lighting intensity in certain zones (ex. Emergency lighting, parking garage, certain rooms - mechanical/ electrical, etc.) • Free cooling in the winter/shoulder. Certain zones as well (ex. elevator machine room) • Night lighting program - exterior lighting can be turned off or lighting intensity could be reduced. MASH SECTOR • Daylight harvesting in entrances/front lobbies • Cooling curtailment program without disturbing tenants too much - reduced chilled water setpoints near end of day. This would affect multiple building components (chiller, pumps, compartment units, AHUs, etc.) • Reduce lighting intensity in certain zones (ex. Emergency lighting, parking garage, certain rooms - mechanical/ electrical, etc.) • Free cooling in the winter/shoulder. Certain zones as well (ex. elevator machine room) • Night lighting program - exterior lighting can be turned off or lighting intensity could be reduced. MULTI-RESIDENTIAL SECTOR • Daylight harvesting in entrances/front lobbies INDUSTRIAL SECTOR • Reduce lighting intensity in certain zones (ex. Emergency lighting, parking garage, certain rooms - mechanical/ electrical, etc.) • Night lighting program - exterior lighting can be turned off or lighting intensity could be reduced. Read other case studies that inspire energy conservation here

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5 Reasons Social Media Matters More Than Ever As leaders in the commercial building sector, knowing how and when to communicate has always been important. But now in the age of COVID, and as the world collectively moves towards a carbon-free tomorrow, having an effective communications strategy is as important as it gets. Why? Because like it or not, those who miss the boat today will be forced to sink or swim. It’s really that simple. While there’s no refuting that actions speak louder than words, and that “real results” are what matter in the long run, any progress that isn’t shared is as good as non-existent. An effective communications strategy using technology-driven platforms allow commercial property owners to impart critical safety protocols, deliver timely updates, and put a spotlight on sustainability and other meaningful initiatives. Moreover, with virtual interactions replacing in-person meetings as the preferred forum in our new COVID reality, digital technology has become ubiquitous.

There is no excuse. Implementing a good social media strategy is the only way forward. Here are five more reasons to implement one today:

1 / Transparency is key to building trust COVID-19 has had far-reaching consequences beyond the spread of disease. The pandemic has battered the economy and caused the largest global recession in history. During times of uncertainty, rapid and effective communications is paramount to establishing trust. People rely on information to understand an unfolding event and to make decisions about how to respond. If handled poorly, fear and isolation can escalate into knee-jerk reactions triggered by panic. On the flip side, transparent, readily flowing information can lead to better decision-making and long-lasting relationships built on trust.

2 / Active, meaningful communication positions you as a thought-leader Whether it’s showing that you’re on the pulse of important news, or that you are a go-to source of knowledge for the industry, your company’s image is heavily influenced by how well and how often you engage with your customers. Social media makes it easy to reach a broad following, but it’s the quality of your content that will determine your worth. (Hint: too many self-serving plugs or empty promises will likely do more harm than good.)

3 / Knowledge sharing benefits everyone As the building sector collectively strives to address climate change, tremendous steps have been taken to lower our carbon footprint. When shared, these steps can lead to bigger and better initiatives, as well as a broader conversation about sustainability and resilience. A good communications strategy enables companies to individually showcase their goals and accomplishments, while raising awareness about the issues facing us all—customers, staff, stakeholders, and society at large. 4 / Social media enables speedy response and flexibility These days, it seems the world is changing by the second, and thanks to advancements in technology, your message today doesn’t have to be the same as it was yesterday. If COVID has taught us anything, it’s that nothing is ever certain. Social media facilitates fast response and infinite updates, and today’s tech-savvy consumers expect nothing less.

5 / A good digital strategy makes it easier to measure your ROI Investing in a good digital strategy will equip you with the tools you need to analyze your communications efforts and provide metrics, making it easier to judge the effectiveness of your strategy. Working in real time, these tools provide valuable information about your users—i.e. where they live, what content they are engaging with, and ultimately, what you should be giving them to keep them engaged in the future.

In short, implementing a strong digital communications strategy can help your business succeed in a competitive market, position you as a thought-leader, and build brand loyalty. As the uncertainty of COVID continues to abound, and technology develops to enable faster solutions, it’s now or never, so get on board!

To learn more, visit www.mediaedge360.ca/social-media or contact Sean Foley at seanf@mediaedge.ca

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Investigate | Get up to $1,000 Assess your facility’s energy use and identify low-cost operational improvements. Get incentives to: • Analyze how your building uses natural gas. • Assess your existing natural gas systems. • Create a custom report with recommended improvements.

Implement | Get 100% of costs We cover 100% of the cost, up to $8,000, to implement the recommended improvements. Common projects include: • Equipment scheduling. • System improvements.

Monitor | Get $1,000 to install an EMIS Get incentives to install a third-party energy management information system (EMIS) or get 12 months of free access to the Enbridge Gas EMIS*. The Enbridge Gas EMIS includes: • Real-time monitoring of your building’s energy performance. • Access to a dashboard with easy-to-read graphs. • Support to benchmark and track performance. • Automatic alerts and support if usage spikes. • Training for managers and staff. • Automated measuring, verifying and reporting.

Ready to find savings? Contact an Energy Solutions Advisor to see if your building is eligible for incentives.

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*Customers may elect to utilize its own Customer EMIS in lieu of the Enbridge EMIS at their own cost by indicating such election upon registration. See program terms and conditions at enbridgesmartsavings.com/runitright. © 2020 Enbridge Gas Inc. All rights reserved.

Have you registered your buildings? To be entered into the 2021 CREST Awards, your building(s) must be registered with Energy Star Portfolio Manager (ESPM); to evaluate candidates CREST judges require read only access. Set up your account today and track your energy consumption reduction progress! HERE’S HOW Sign up for Portfolio Manager Click “contacts” at the top right Find “ihasham@bomatoronto.org” and follow prompts to share portfolio data with BOMA Toronto Click the “Share Properties” buttom & select ihasham@bomatoronto.org as your contact Set up your account here

Let us manage your social sustainability The REMI Network and MediaEdge Communications applaud the recent race2reduce award-winners and participants on a job well done! Since its inception, we have been aligned with and deeply involved in this important initiative.

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Real estate makes space for climate capitalism An industry view from CREST Awards Host Tom Rand by Barbara Carss Tom Rand sees the commercial real estate sector as a well placed ally in his envisioned strategy to counter climate disruption effectively, profitably and amicably. The clean-tech venture capitalist and author of the recently released book, The Case for Climate Capitalism, Economic Solutions for a Planet in Crisis, will host the Third Annual Commercial Real Estate Sustainability Trailblazers (CREST) awards, Nov. 5., to recognize the achievements of collaborative landlord-tenant teams in pursuit of energy savings. “The ability for buildings to play a role as urban-centred power points and as urban-centred focuses of efficiency is profound,” he says. “I think that sector has figured out: This is really low-hanging fruit. We can be a hero of the climate story, and make money being a hero of the climate story.”