Social Responsibility
LEED CI (Commercial Interiors) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
As PEAU esthétique médicale is in the business of personal sustainability by promoting rejuvenation, self-enhancement and wellness, it has become strongly committed to environmental sustainability as well. The decision to become environmentally conscious has been taken to a higher level as PEAU has registered its project with the Canada Green Building Council to obtain LEED ® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) CI certification. The Canada Green Building Council awards LEED CI certification for sustainable green building and development practices.
LEED CI (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) recognizes performance in the following areas of human and environmental health:
- Sustainable site development
- Water efficiency
- Energy efficiency
- Materials selection
- Indoor Environmental Quality
PEAU’S Green efforts:
- Located in a dense neighbourhood with community connectivity
- Excellent public transportation accessibility
- Facility that promotes alternative transport to work (i.e., bicycling)
- Increased water efficiency
- Energy star equipment appliances
- Long-term lease commitment
- Diversion of construction waste from landfills
- Materials with recycled content
- Locally manufactured materials
- Collection of recyclables
- Rapidly renewable materials (i.e., bamboo, marmoleum)
- FSC certified wood
- Optimized energy performance (lighting, controls, power)
- Low emitting sealants, adhesives, paints, coatings and carpet systems
- Low emitting composite wood and laminate adhesives
- Presence of daylight and views
- Paperless office
- Heat island reduction
- Eco-friendly cleaning and maintenance
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