Mantle Developments translates climate change concerns for the built environment. We provide leading expertise in climate risk, resiliency and low-carbon life cycle solutions so that your development can be net zero ready. We assist clients in understanding, assessing and developing climate smart solutions to manage climate risks and harness opportunities for buildings and infrastructure of tomorrow.
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At Mantle Developments, we're looking for a Director of LCA Services. This leader will be responsible for owning our whole building LCA and EPD services. If you are a fit, please submit an application! https://lnkd.in/gUWXCy3y
See our COO Kathleen Kauth’s insights featured in this article following her participation in a thought-provoking panel at the MaRS Discovery District's Climate Impact conference. The discussion delved into the challenges and opportunities of balancing AI’s growing energy demands with the urgent need for decarbonization. #MaRSClimateImpact #Sustainability #AI #LowCarbonFuture #MantleDevelopments #ClimateAction #datacentres
One of the questions behind the rush to implement generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools is how to manage their massive energy footprint. This need is expected to double over the next 10 years, and a recent panel discussion heard how some energy companies are addressing this issue. “There is a huge amount of power growth coming in the next decade,” Colin Guldimann, director of sustainable finance at RBC, said during AI vs. the grid, at the MaRS Discovery District Climate Impact summit Dec. 3-4 in Toronto. “When we talk about data centres, the whole story is really around electricity. A lot of electricity goes in, what comes out is the internet and computing and heat, so it really is a story about electricity. Therefore data centres don’t talk about square footage of their spaces or the number of servers in their spaces, they talk about the number of megawatts of their space,” Kathleen Kauth, COO of climate consultancy Mantle Developments, said. Other insights came from Bolis Ibrahim, president of Cence Power; Ibraheem Khan, CEO of Extract Energy Inc.; and Germain Masse, global AI product marketing manager at cloud provider OVHcloud. #AI #energy #climate #sustainability #datacentres https://lnkd.in/eKEVxSiv
We’re proud to have collaborated with Compass Datacenters on their second annual ESG Report, which highlights their innovative approach to sustainability, social responsibility, and governance in data center development. This report provides insights into Compass’ strategies for reducing embodied carbon, integrating sustainable practices, and driving innovation in the digital infrastructure space. From improving data collection processes to enhancing partnerships across the supply chain, this report showcases actionable steps toward a greener, more resilient future! Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dvWdvRAR #ESG #Sustainability #DataCentreDevelopment #EmbodiedCarbon #MantleDevelopments #ClimateAction #GreenBuilding #Innovation #DigitalInfrastructure
Where’s Mantle? Catch us at these events this week! Mantle Developments is excited to be part of two incredible events this upcoming week. Here’s where you can find us: 📍 MaRS Climate Impact Conference 🗓️ December 3-4, 2024 Kathleen Kauth and Irene Lam are attending this leading climate innovation event and contributing to important discussions on sustainability and innovation in the built environment, including the impacts of AI and data centre development. 📍 The Buildings Show 🗓️ December 4-6, 2024 Ryan Zizzo, Michael Chen, and Eoin Taggart are attending Canada’s premier event for the construction and real estate industry. See our previous posts to learn more about Kathleen and Ryan's panels at these events. If you’ll be at either event, let’s connect! We’re always eager to engage with industry professionals and explore opportunities to shape a low-carbon future together. #TheBuildingsShow #TBS24 #MaRSClimateImpact #Sustainability #LowCarbonFuture #MantleDevelopments #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #GreenBuilding #ClimateInnovation #DataCentreDevelopment #SustainableConstruction
We are Inspired by the innovative work of Ouroboros Deconstruction! Deconstruction and material reuse are powerful strategies for reducing embodied carbon emissions, creating meaningful jobs, and advancing a circular economy. #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #EmbodiedCarbon #GreenJobs
Hardhat Hair, Don’t Care! 💥 Ouroboros Deconstruction is thrilled to be highlighted in CBC ‘s latest article on deconstruction, alongside industry leaders like Erick Serpas Ventura + Vema deconstruction, Gil Yaron + Light House, SURCY and National Zero Waste Council (NZWC). We’re collectively transforming waste into opportunity and reshaping the built environment. 🏗️ Dive into the full story here by Emily Chung!! https://lnkd.in/g2QtEk3Y 🚀 #Sustainability #Deconstruction #Innovation
Find us at the MaRS Climate Impact Conference! Our COO, Kathleen Kauth, will be speaking at the MaRS Discovery District Climate Impact Conference, a leading event that brings together innovators, leaders, and policymakers to drive climate action. 🗓️ Session Details: 🕒 When: Wednesday, December 4, 2:30-3 PM ET 📍 Where: MaRS Climate Impact Conference – Toronto, ON Kathleen, along with Ibraheem Khan, Colin Guldimann, Bolis Ibrahim, and Germain Masse, will speak on AI’s energy impact on a decarbonizing world. AI-driven growth is expected to double global data centre energy use by the decade’s end, raising concerns about grid capacity and decarbonization efforts. The panel will explore how the industry is responding to this challenge by offering innovative solutions. We’re looking forward to connecting and learning from other climate innovators. Reach out if you’ll be at MaRS next week! Conference link: https://lnkd.in/exgBN6kt #ClimateImpact #Sustainability #LowCarbonFuture #MantleDevelopments #GreenInnovation #ClimateAction #MaRSClimateImpact #Cleantech #ClimateInnovation #CleanEnergy #AI #DataCentres
Join us at The Buildings Show on December 5th! Our CEO and Founder, Ryan Zizzo, will present at The Buildings Show in Toronto, Canada’s premier event for the construction and real estate industry. He will join Ivica Karas, Leila Ahmadi, and Meaghan Davis to discuss circularity in the built environment. 🗓️ Session Details: 🕒 Thursday, December 5, 2024 📍 TS504: The Benefits of Circular Economy for Canada’s Built Environment With only 6.1% of materials entering the Canadian economy sourced from recycled materials, Canada faces a critical opportunity to embrace a circular economy. This session will explore strategies to reduce raw material use, minimize waste, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Panelists will discuss recent research and best practices for reducing embodied carbon through circular approaches, providing actionable insights for industry transformation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how circular economy principles can reshape construction and infrastructure for a more sustainable future. Check out more session details here: https://lnkd.in/gjws4cYf #TBS24 #TheBuildingsShow #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #LowCarbonConstruction #MantleDevelopments #GreenBuilding #Innovation
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Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the annual Canadian Steel Conference in Calgary, hosted by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), representing Mantle Developments. It was great to see sustainability and embodied carbon take center stage throughout the event. Here are some of my key takeaways from the two days: 🔹 Provincial embodied carbon standards need uniformity to simplify implementation for steel manufacturers. 🔹 Building deconstruction and material reuse are essential for promoting circularity. 🔹 AI is transforming the steel industry with applications like preventative maintenance, defect reduction, and production optimization. 🔹 Clear, comparable EPD standards across different Product Category Rules (PCRs) are urgently needed. 🔹 Innovative solutions, like biochar and small nuclear reactors, are paving the way for greener steel production. 🔹 Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments (wbLCA) are critical to achieving low embodied carbon in projects. Looking forward to seeing the steel industry continue to innovate and focus on sustainable design and manufacturing.
Catch Ryan Zizzo at the APT-National Trust Joint Conference in Montreal! This Saturday, our CEO and Founder, Ryan Zizzo, will be presenting at The Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) and National Trust Joint Conference, an international event focused on heritage conservation. Ryan’s session, "Embodied Carbon Management Toolkit," will explore how municipalities like Toronto are adopting policies to incentivize adaptive reuse, demolition, deconstruction, material salvage, and circularity—key strategies in reducing embodied carbon and promoting sustainable development. 🗓️ Session Details: 🕒 Saturday, November 16, 11:20 AM ET 📍 CS5.4: Embodied Carbon Management Toolkit Learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/g3Af7ZYg If you’re attending the conference, don’t miss this session! #APTNTMontreal2024 #EmbodiedCarbon #HeritageConservation #Circularity #LowCarbonConstruction #Sustainability #MantleDevelopments #RyanZizzo #ClimateAction
Congratulations to Steelcon for receiving an Honourable Mention at the 2024 CLF Ontario Embodied Carbon Awards in the Innovation in Industry category! 🏆 We’re thrilled that Steelcon Group of Companies was awarded an Honourable Mention for their low-carbon SIN Beam product at this year’s CLF Toronto | Carbon Leadership Forum Ontario Embodied Carbon Awards. Mantle supported this achievement by developing the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) of the product which led to finding a cost-effective route to halving the carbon of the product! The SIN Beam, with its unique design and significantly reduced carbon footprint, sets a new standard in sustainable construction. Congratulations to the entire Steelcon team on this well-deserved recognition! #CLFOntario #EmbodiedCarbon #Sustainability #LowCarbonConstruction #Steelcon #SINBeam #GreenBuilding #MantleDevelopments #Innovation