Energy Magazine August 2017 | Page 117

CANADA
program has been a great way to address these difficulties .
“ One of the other things that ’ s changing really quickly is technology and how it supports sustainability , cost efficiency , and the client experience ,” Gupta says . “ The idea of smart buildings is really accelerating . We ’ re not only trying to meet the needs of our clients today , but we ’ re also looking ahead to what ’ s coming down the pipe , what are the new things happening that are going to enable us to deliver that client experience and that cost efficiency .
Technology is at the forefront of our business operations and has contributed to CF ’ s achievements in the corporate responsibility space .
“ Right now , we ’ re focused on understanding smart buildings , and where that world is going , and how we can leverage technology to continue to meet and exceed client expectations ”.
Next , the company is set to launch a national network of electric vehicle charging stations across all its properties . This will deploy 90 new network chargers over 15 shopping centres , supporting Cadillac Fairview ’ s commitment to sustainability and cementing its position as a leader in the Canadian market .
As Jalon explains , “ the beauty of sustainability is it ’ s a big win allround . We ’ ve been able to achieve significant operational cost savings through our energy initiatives , and meet the existing and future needs of our stakeholders by making sure we ’ re working on strategic initiatives that support the environment , the future and the passion of our people .”
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