How Alvéole’s solutions align with BOMA BEST Sustainable criteria
Alvéole supports the Resilience and Site and Accessibility and Wellness categories of the BOMA BEST Sustainable certification.
Resilience and site
Beehives, wild bee habitats, and biodiversity and pesticide monitoring solutions support environmentally sensitive site management strategies.
Accessibility and wellness
Events, honey jars, our tenant engagement platform, and communications kit support occupant wellness and sense of place.
Fengate Asset Management maintains BOMA BEST certifications with Alvéole
In partnership with Alvéole, Fengate has installed beehives on every office building they manage.
“We are proud to play an active role in creating a more eco-conscious city. Each hive creates greater ecological awareness, allowing city dwellers to reconnect with nature and adjust their sense of responsibility towards the environment.”
– Fengate Real Estate 2023 ESG Report
Common questions
The BOMA BEST Sustainable certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement, with a strong presence in Canada, the US, and beyond. Inspired by the immense impact that the commercial real estate industry has on the environment, the program serves to guide building owners in an environmentally responsible direction and provide actionable outcomes for buildings.
You can check your building's eligibility on the BOMA BEST website.
Benefits include recognition as a sustainable building, potential cost savings through energy and resource efficiency, increased tenant satisfaction and retention, and a positive impact on the environment.
A bee program can contribute to BOMA BEST points by implementing environmentally sensitive site management strategies, promoting tenant engagement, increasing occupant awareness of sustainability practices, and creating installations that recognize the local environment.
We work with you to implement environmentally sensitive site management strategies including native plant species, bee hives, and wild bee habitats.
Urban beekeeping programs are about far more than just producing honey (although it’s a great perk!). These solutions help you create and promote tenant engagement opportunities through environmental education workshops, giftable honey jars, digital and print-ready communications, and an online tenant engagement platform. Nature-based installations have also been shown to create a sense of place and a deeper connection to the environment.
