The award, presented by Canada’s Top 100 Employers, recognizes organizations that are paving the way for a more environmentally aware future through intentional integration of meaningful sustainable practices in their operations and workplace culture.
“At DIALOG, we strive to deliver innovative design solutions that prioritize sustainability and climate resilience, always with a focus on enhancing the well-being of individuals who inhabit the space,” shares Mona Lemoine, DIALOG Associate, Senior Sustainability Consultant and Green Practice Roundtable Chair. “Receiving this award is an incredible honour; it reflects our deep commitment to not only running a sustainable practice, but also to designing for a better world. It’s a testament to the ingenuity of our teams, who champion sustainability in our studios and push the boundaries of what sustainable design can achieve in every project.”
Across all our projects, we bring a holistic approach to sustainability. From low-carbon buildings like 25 St. Clair and first-of-their-kind mass timber structures like 2150 Keith Drive, to innovative climate adaptation strategies such as those at Centennial College, we are shaping the future of sustainable architecture globally. DIALOG is deeply invested in collaborative environmental impact research, ensuring our projects meet current green standards while setting new benchmarks for sustainability in Canada and beyond.
Internally at DIALOG, we uphold our values with action through green office programs, employee-led sustainability initiatives, and a company-wide roadmap for achieving a zero-carbon future. Specifically, we are mindful of our operational footprint – tracking everything from electricity and natural gas usage to air travel, water, paper consumption, and daily commuting habits. Our long-standing offsetting partnership with Community Forests International further reflects our commitment to environmental stewardship, supporting the protection and management of an old-growth Acadian forest and farm in New Brunswick.
DIALOG also provides a unique Green Grant Initiative, awarding selected employees time for research and development projects, supporting design teams in developing sustainability strategies that require resources or expertise beyond their current capacity. As the world continues to deal with the impacts of climate change, we remain steadfast in our commitment to environmental leadership, striving to have every space designed and every community shaped with sustainability at its core.
For more on Canada’s Greenest Employers and what sets DIALOG apart, read the announcement.
About Canada’s Top 100 Employers
Now celebrating its 25th year, Canada’s Top 100 Employers is an editorial competition that recognizes the employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Each year, the project’s editors release detailed reasons for selection explaining why each of the winners was chosen. This provides transparency in the selection of winners and lets readers discover best practices at the country’s leading employers.