Executive Statement on Sustainability
Two years ago, Mattamy Homes embarked on a new approach to our long-standing commitment to sustainability. Guided by our founder, we sharpened our focus on meeting the challenge of reducing GHG emissions associated with our operations and developments. Our second annual sustainability report outlines key steps taken to reach that goal.
In the last year, our divisions moved forward on a variety of initiatives, reflecting the needs and circumstances of their markets, such as adopting new building materials, including low-carbon concrete, with reduced carbon footprints; implementing more environmentally friendly methods for design, procurement and construction; and offering more homes with innovative features such as heat exchange pumps, which enhance efficiency and minimize impact.
We also focused on level-setting – establishing metrics and goals, understanding the various inputs into our carbon footprints, and learning about evolving best practices that will help us develop realistic strategies to achieve our near- and long-term GHG targets.
Two vital steps for achieving our sustainability objectives were taken in FY2024: appointing national sustainability directors for each country and placing a dedicated sustainability manager in each of our regional divisions. This upped our game strategically and tactically. Wherever we operate, Mattamy Homes now has the foundation for developing market-based sustainability solutions. This foundation of metric-driven goals and achievements allows us to demonstrate credible sustainability leadership among our peers.
For the homebuilding industry and governments in Canada and the U.S., who together look to meet the needs of growing and shifting populations, affordability, like climate change, has become a sustainability issue. For this reason, we are working to ensure that homebuyers and the homebuilding market recognize the operating cost benefits of more energy-efficient homes. As with so many sustainability considerations – for builders, buyers and the larger global community – the benefits become increasingly apparent in the long term.
The steps we have taken in the last year show how we are moving from ambition to action in delivering on our sustainability commitments. Our efforts are grounded in the understanding that the first step in achieving our sustainability objectives is always meeting our customers’ needs. We look forward to sharing how Mattamy is successfully achieving and helping to build a more sustainable future.
Brad Carr
CEO of Mattamy Homes Canada
Keith Bass
CEO of Mattamy Homes U.S.