The fight against climate change forces us to consider the decarbonization of our operations as a strategic priority. The Building Energy Challenge is an important tool for sharing and discussion; it demonstrates the leadership of property managers to society as a whole.

The Building Energy Challenge has allowed us to refine our energy management strategy over the past four years. The reductions in GHG emissions recorded for our real estate portfolio have confirmed Desjardins' commitment to be a leader in ensuring a healthier and safer environment for future generations.

Faced with the climate emergency, CEGEPs must adopt a new vision. This shift involves optimizing energy efficiency in the property management of our infrastructures. A responsible, coherent gesture in perfect harmony with the values of the students in terms of sustainable development.

The Building Energy Challenge promotes the acceleration of the transition and the energy efficiency of Quebec's building stock. It allows all players in the real estate industry to reduce the environmental impact of our buildings on our communities.

With perseverance and passion, we have managed to unite many collaborators and partners around this program. Rare are the environmental initiatives that cast such a wide range of professionals and involve the various levels of government, public companies, universities, energy consultants, real estate companies and the business world.