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Montréal Botanical Gardens / Montréal Space for Life

Contact:

Anne Charpentier

Director

anne.charpentier@montreal.ca

514-941-5355

4101 Rue Sherbrooke E, Montréal H1X 2B2

Region Served: Québec, Canada

Website: espacepourlavie.ca

Resources

Climate Toolkit Webinar: Vegan and Vegetarian Foods

Focus Area: Water Completed Planned

Water

Reduce use of municipal water by at least 25% (by end of 2023)

Reduce potable water for irrigation by at least 25% (by end of 2023)

Additional Goals for This Institution

Buildings and Energy

Derive power solely from 100% clean renewable energy - generated onsite or procured through market mechanisms

Food Service

Ensure 40% of food service menu selections are vegan or vegetarian

Make 10% of all food purchases within 100-mile radius of site

Transportation

Make 25% of vehicle fleet electric (excluding tractors) (by end of 2023)

Incentivize employees to carpool, bike, bus or otherwise forgo single-occupant car transportation (by end of 2023)

Waste

Landscapes and Horticulture

Ensure 25% of all lawn/garden maintenance equipment is electric (by end of 2023)

Reduce lawn areas by 10% and encourage native plant replacements (by end of 2023)

Investments

Internal and External Engagement

Educate visitors on sustainable, fossil-free horticulture (by end of 2023)

Educate visitors on growing organic food

Educate visitors on the impacts of food choices and waste on climate change (by end of 2023)

Teach facts and best practices to mitigate and reduce global climate change (by end of 2023)

Research

Conduct region-specific research related to climate change

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Additional Resources

2030 Palette: A Database of Sustainable Design Strategies and Resources

BGCI Technical Review: The Role of Botanic Gardens in Practising
and Promoting Environmental Sustainability

Our Collections Matter: ICCROM

Project Drawdown

Public Gardens Sustainability Index

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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