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Pomerleau is an industry leader in sustainable change
H
arshil Kaushal was
born in New Delhi,
India, one of the
most polluted cities
in the world. This is
why he is grateful to work for
Pomerleau Inc., a Montréalheadquartered construction
company committed to pollution
prevention and respect for
ecosystems, resources and
communities.
Every project is an
opportunity to implement
greener practices and make
a lasting impact. Working for
a company that prioritizes
the environment motivates
me to continuously improve
and innovate.
extra step to push employees
towards a greener future,” he says.
Kaushal’s personal goal is to
improve waste management, as he
says this is an area of need in the
construction industry. “As a
general contractor, we have full
control over this, consciously
making sure waste management is
done properly, that we’re
segregating the right way, so
everything is not going into the
land.”
Sean Giblin, project manager,
agrees that it is exciting to work
for a company that shows
leadership in sustainability in the
construction industry. “Every
project is an opportunity to
implement greener practices and
make a lasting impact,” he says.
“Working for a company that
prioritizes the environment
motivates me to continuously
improve and innovate.”
Giblin says the company runs
regular environmental training for
site teams and had principal
contractors trained for LEED
(Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) certification. This certification demonstrates a person’s knowledge and
skills in sustainable building
design, construction and
operations.
Pomerleau’s sustainability
actions are guided by the
company’s ESG (environmental,
social and governance) strategy.
Launched in 2022, it includes
seven strategic priorities
— climate change; circular
economy; community relations;
Indigenous relations; diversity,
equity and inclusion; health and
safety; and innovation. The
company integrates its ESG
principles into all of its practices,
as well as relationships with
clients and partners.
As one of the first construction
companies to become a member
of the Canada Green Building
Council, Pomerleau has more than
190 certified projects. Its expertise
in sustainable construction
extends beyond LEED projects to
zero-carbon buildings, mass
timber and Green Globes and
Envision certifications. The
company built Harmony
Commons, a student residence at
the University of Toronto
Scarborough campus, which is the
largest building in Canada to be
awarded Passive House
Certification. A passive house is a
building standard known for its
exceptional energy efficiency,
especially when it comes to
heating and cooling compared to
— Sean Giblin
Project Manager
“I’ve grown up seeing the worst
sides of the environment when
you don’t take care of it,” says
Kaushal, site superintendent.
“That’s why I want to have some
part of my working life driven
towards making a difference in
improving the environment. I
always try to get on projects that
contribute to betterment of the
environment.”
One of the Pomerleau initiatives
Kaushal is most proud of is
changing its fleet of vehicles to be
at least 75 per cent hybrid or
electric by 2027. The company also
offers financial incentives to
employees who purchase their
own electric vehicles. “I think
that’s a big commitment and an
Pomerleau is one of the first construction companies to become a member of the Canada Green Building
Council, with more than 190 certified projects.
