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Sustainability at Minto
Building homes, communities and lasting value for generations.
At Minto, sustainability is more than a report or a set of commitments. It guides how we design communities, support our people, operate our buildings, and create long-term value.
DOWNLOAD THE 2025 ESG REPORTHow we're making an impact
Water conservation
8% reduction in water consumption at our rental properties from 2024
Waste reduction
85.2% construction waste diversion rate, exceeding our 2025 target
Employee engagement
4.35/5 employee engagement score with 92% participation
Industry recognition
Named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies
Sustainability stories
Minto Yorkville Deep Retrofit Project: Advancing a Path to Net Zero
How a deep retrofit project is helping reduce emissions, improve building performance, and support a more sustainable future.
Shining a light on our 2025 Greenberg award winners
When people go above and beyond, it deserves more than just a passing mention. Recognizing extra efforts, whether big or small, not only shows appreciation, it also reinforces everything we stand for at Minto.
She Rises: Real stories from women in Real Estate
Minto's "She Rises" features accomplished women in development and real estate sharing what they've learned along the way.
Designing homes for the way people live today
With over 70 years under our belts, we know thoughtful home design begins with understanding how people actually live, and creating spaces that adapt as expectations shift.
A Message from our CEO
"I'm proud to share our progress and how we're continuing to build a better tomorrow.
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Staying the course on performance by reducing water consumption by 8% since 2024 and energy use by 8% since 2019. |
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Empowering our people and communities with a 4.35/5 employee engagement score, raising nearly $12 million for community causes, and launching ElevateHer. |
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Strengthening trust and accountability through strong governance, responsible AI practices, cybersecurity awareness, and recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies. |
Michael Waters,
CEO
Leading with integrity
Building trust by strengthening governance, advancing ethical AI, and safeguarding data with robust cybersecurity.
Empowering our people and communities
Strengthening inclusive teams by fostering connection, enhancing engagement, and prioritizing health, safety, and growth.
Collaborating with City of Toronto and industry partners, this project demonstrates how innovative retrofit solutions can help reduce emissions while delivering long term value for residents and communities.
At 61 Yorkville Avenue, TAF joined City of Toronto and Minto Group staff to learn about the retrofit, which was part of the City's Deep Retrofit Challenge. Terry Irwin of Ecosystem Ontario led the tour around the mechanical space and explained how they installed the centralized air-to-water heat pumps and heat recovery chiller. TAF's Senior Manager of Technical Services, Robert Bon, P.Eng., saw the project as something that other Toronto buildings could learn from: "This retrofit showcases where clever engineering and capital planning can intersect to provide significant impact and value. Replacing the chiller plant with air-to-water heat pumps represents a scalable decarbonization solution that many Toronto apartment buildings and condominiums could replicate."
At 50 Torbolton Drive, our Retrofits team joined Toronto Community Housing to explore townhouses that had been sitting empty for 18 years due to flooding damage. Now, the newly opened building has been certified as passive house, the basement has been filled with gravel to prevent flooding, and substantial insulation and triple-glazed windows zero out any noise from nearby Islington Ave. Louise Lam, Retrofit Accelerator Analyst, noted that the project was "a thoughtful balance of comfort and functionality, thanks to the onsite solar panels to generate electricity, heated bathroom floors, customizable thermostat, and sound transfer considerations." TAF's Director of Low Carbon Buildings, Keith Burrows, was reminded of the affordable housing apartments he toured recently in Copenhagen. "When we find opportunities for deep holistic retrofits, we have to take them. This building is clean, quiet, and comfortable—a place anyone would want to live."
These two buildings may be dramatically different in size and location, but together they tell the same story: a low carbon future isn't a distant vision. It's already taking shape in homes that are healthier, more comfortable, more resilient, and better for the people who live in them.
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The change is about more than adding density. The proposal includes 933 two- and three-bedroom homes, creating more rental options for families and residents who need additional space. New retail, daycare facilities, roads and parkland would also help turn the site into a more complete, connected community.
Its evolution also reflects how planning decisions shape what can be built. Since the original proposal, the area has been redesignated for regeneration and recognized as a Protected Major Transit Station Area, opening the door to more housing near higher-order transit.
Projects of this scale take years to move from an initial concept toward construction. Mimico’s experience shows why Ontario must plan beyond short-term market conditions and maintain the conditions needed to deliver rental housing over the long term. Growing communities will continue to need a range of homes, including purpose-built rentals for individuals, couples and families choosing to live near transit, services and employment.
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For Niki, the most rewarding part of her work is seeing the impact firsthand:
“What I love most about working at Minto is being part of someone’s homebuying journey. There’s nothing quite like seeing our communities grow and watching residents enjoy the spaces and homes we’ve created. It’s gratifying to know I’ve contributed to a milestone as meaningful as homeownership.”
Niki’s passion reflects what drives us as a company: creating places people are proud to call home, and ensuring every step feels supported, exciting, and memorable.
Held at Toronto’s Old Mill, the event brought women from across the industry together to share experiences, gain new perspectives, and learn from leaders helping move rental housing forward. It was also an opportunity to connect with peers, support one another, and build relationships that help more women grow and lead across the industry.
Our own Nicole Alvarez, Linda Nuzzo, and Julia Ingram also joined RHBTV to discuss the importance of advancing women in the industry, the mentors who have influenced their careers, and the impact women leaders can have on the communities we serve.
Their interviews will be streaming soon on RHBTV. Stay tuned.
The Blueprint is a new video series where CEO Michael Waters, FCPA, FCA shares his perspective on the trends, challenges and long-term thinking shaping Canadian real estate. New episodes every two weeks.
In the first episode, Michael explores why great neighbourhoods are about more than the homes themselves, what shapes the thinking behind how communities get built and why this matters to homeowners and residents.
Watch the first episode below.
The final phase of the Richgrove community at 610 Martin Grove is now complete, bringing more thoughtfully designed rental homes to the Etobicoke neighbourhood. What started with years of planning has become a vibrant community where residents can enjoy modern living, connected amenities, and a true sense of place.
At 610 Martin Grove, residents can choose from a range of one and two-bedroom suite layouts featuring contemporary finishes, open-concept designs, quartz countertops, luxury vinyl flooring, stainless steel appliances, and bright, functional spaces designed for everyday living.
Beyond the front door, the community offers amenities that support how people live today, including a fitness centre, co-working spaces, resident lounges, a party room, outdoor grilling stations, community gardens, bicycle storage, EV charging, pet-friendly features, and an on-site Communauto carshare.
Most importantly, this project reflects what can be achieved through strong collaboration and a shared commitment to creating quality rental housing that supports residents and strengthens communities.