We Build Climate Leaders

For those working in the built environment—real estate and construction companies, manufacturers, and policymakers—Mantle Developments provides technical and strategic climate support.

What sets us apart is our deep technical expertise in embodied carbon and our commitment to pragmatic innovation.

We are on a mission to decarbonize the built environment in the fight against climate change. 

We work towards two inextricably linked goals: positive climate impact and successful business outcomes.

We love working with like-minded clients – those who want to do good but also want to be competitive and prepared for the future. Those who are willing to invest to thrive within this rapidly evolving industry. We provide the technical depth and breadth of experience of an outsourced sustainability department.

We challenge the status quo to help co-create a greener future. 

We believe that if you can act, you should. 

Climate Insights

Steelcon Publishes its First Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Steel SIN Beam

As steel production accounts for about 7% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, there are significant opportunities for the industry, including its supply chain to […]

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Restoring Canada’s Housing Affordability and Cutting Carbon Emissions: The Modular Construction Approach

To restore housing affordability, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) projects that Canada will need an additional 3.5 million housing units beyond those currently […]

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Toronto Homes Can’t Go Carbon-Neutral Unless Developers Get On Board

This featured article from The Local explores the crucial role of developers in making Toronto’s housing carbon-neutral. This piece dives into innovative green building practices […]

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One Yonge Teardown Proposal Fires Up Carbon Cost Debate.

We are excited to share an insightful article from The Globe and Mail discussing the environmental impact of building demolitions, featuring a discussion with our […]

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Latest Projects

Climate Projects

Integrating Life-cycle Assessment into Ontario’s Infrastructure Planning and Decision Making

We performed research, analysis and provided insights for consideration on strategies to integrate life cycle assessment (LCA) into future government infrastructure planning and decision-making. This […]

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Climate Resilience Strategy Development and Implementation

Climate Resilience Strategy Development and Implementation

We helped develop the YMCA of Greater Toronto’s first Climate Resilience Strategy. This included outreach and education to various team members including senior management, the […]

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Insights from the TD Future Cities Centre’s Net Zero Carbon Redevelopment

Net Zero Carbon Construction: Insights from the TD Future Cities Centre’s Net Zero Carbon Redevelopment

The TD Future Cities Centre located at Evergreen Brick Works, in Toronto’s Don Valley, is a model of true sustainable development. This report shares practical […]

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Embodied carbon management for office interiors renovation

We supported the low-carbon renovation of the Bentall Centre in downtown Vancouver through: Developing an embodied carbon procurement strategy and compared the embodied carbon of […]

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LATEST PUBLICATION

Nova Scotia Power Case Study: Increasing Power Utility Resilience Through Climate Change Scenario Analysis

The power sector and its infrastructure are increasingly exposed to physical climate risks and  subject to short-term acute disruptions and longer-term chronic impacts reducing operational efficiency.

Increasing Power Utility Resilience Through Climate Change Scenario Analysis (1)

Looking to reduce your climate-risk by creating developments that are aligned with a net zero and climate-adjusted future?