The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is taking significant steps toward carbon neutrality by partnering with SOFIAC, a local investment fund focused on decarbonization. This collaboration aims to enhance energy efficiency in the MPA's operations, potentially cutting greenhouse gas emissions from its buildings by over 60%.
SOFIAC will invest several million dollars in a comprehensive energy retrofit, allowing the MPA to implement changes without upfront costs. The investment will be repaid through the energy savings generated by the project. Siemens has been selected to assist with the technical aspects of this initiative, which will focus on three main buildings: the Cité du Havre (the MPA's headquarters), the Grand Quai in the Old Port, and the infrastructure management facility at 3400 Notre-Dame East.
Benoit Viens, Senior Director of Environment and Real Estate at the MPA, stated, "This project marks a crucial step in our sustainability efforts and brings us closer to our goal of carbon neutrality."
This initiative follows the MPA's recent achievement of sourcing 100% renewable energy for its Grand Quai building through a new supply solution incorporating renewable natural gas (RNG). The MPA aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, a goal supported by a five-year investment plan of over C$335 million in infrastructure improvements.
Recognized for its sustainable development practices for 17 consecutive years by Green Marine, the MPA has consistently ranked highly in environmental performance categories. In 2022, the authority joined the United Nations Global Compact, reinforcing its commitment to corporate sustainability and environmental protection.