Sustainable development

The MUHC
An Environmental Leader

Already a pioneer in energy-efficient management and with a number of environmental certifications to its name, the MUHC chose to design and operate its new hospital sites according to the requirements of the LEED® program, an international standard in sustainable development. In addition, all our current facilities are certified BOMA BESt (Building Environmental Standards) and the MUHC is building its new facilities to meet these high standards as well.

• Signatory of the City of Montreal’s Sustainable Development Charter
• The only academic health centre serving on the Ministry of Health and Social Services’ National Committee for Sustainable Development
• Member of the World Health Organization’s Health Promoting Hospitals network
• Member of the Green Building Council of Canada
• First hospitals to be certified BOMA BESt in all of Canada – quite an achievement, considering hospitals must run 24 hours a day.

Green initiaves

In addition to reducing water consumption, the MUHC is focusing on improving energy efficiency and indoor air quality as well as ensuring that its sites are environmentally friendly, that they effectively use materials and resources, and that they are conscious about environmental protection. In terms of accessibility, there is already a shift towards public and active transportation, including making access easier for pedestrians and cyclists and encouraging carpooling.

The MUHC is therefore going beyond the borders of sustainable development to create spaces that lend themselves to healing and enhance the workplace while helping the environment. As a public institution and a member of the community, the MUHC wants to make sure that both patients and the environment receive the care and respect they deserve.