Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes has completed its first carbon footprint review for 2023, reflecting its participation in a global mission to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and its commitment to sustainable development. Based on a structured approach involving an in-depth study of its scope 1, 2, and 3 * greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as well as a process to offset these by acquiring certified carbon credits through renewable energy projects (transportation, waste management, energy efficiency), the firm is pleased to announce that it has achieved a carbon footprint of less than zero for 2023:

Total emissions : 178 tonnes of CO2e (scopes 1, 2, and 3)
Compensations : 200 tonnes of CO2e (acquisition of certified carbon credits)
Bilan net : -22 tonnes of CO2e

Energy performance

Our building exclusively uses hydroelectricity for heating, hot water, and air conditioning, eliminating any dependence on fossil fuels. This energy source enables us to limit considerably our greenhouse gas emissions in scopes 1 and 2 *.

Scope 3 emissions analysis

An in-depth study has identified and quantified the main sources of scope 3 * emissions associated with our business sector. These sources include:

1. Employee commuting;
2. Business travel;
3. Digital footprint;
4. Hardware purchases;
5. Use of personal vehicles for business trips;
6. Office supplies and consumables;
7. Telework;
8. Residual waste management.
   
   

Alongside this assessment, the scope 3 * emissions analysis has enabled us to target the actions needed to reduce our carbon footprint across the firm's value chain over the coming years. The firm has also drawn up an ambitious action plan to reduce gradually its operational CO2 emissions in the short, medium, and long terms.

Committed to a sustainable future

Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes has implemented several concrete measures in support of its sustainable development policy and action plan to reduce the ecological footprint of its operations.

Through internal communication channels, the firm regularly informs its staff of responsible and sustainable practices, raising awareness and mobilizing employees toward the progressive integration of these practices at all organizational levels.


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Scopes are categories used to classify the different sources of greenhouse gas emissions associated with a company’s carbon footprint:

• Scope 1 : Direct emissions produced by the company and resulting from the use of fossil fuels in its operations.
• Scope 2 : Indirect emissions generated by the consumption of electricity required for its operations.
• Scope 3 : Indirect emissions arising from the supply chain and resources required to carry out company activities. These are related to commuting, business travel, digital footprint, and the purchase of information technology and office equipment. They also include the use of personal vehicles for business travel, telework, and residual waste management.