The three-storey office building spans over 60,000 square feet and is located within the Montréal-Trudeau airport site. The building, erected in 2004, has been certified for compliance with the most stringent sustainability criteria for green buildings.
Energy consumption has been reduced by 10% with water use by 40% over the past few years. A waste management system was also implemented that emphasises composting as well as recycling of metal, glass, plastic and paper.
A green procurements policy has been adopted by the airline, resulting in suppliers offering a wider range of environmentally friendly products. Air Transat is also working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve its environmental performance in all of the company’s areas of activity, from in-flight services to its administrative offices. The company made a commitment to reduce its green footprint with the adoption of an environmental policy in 2007. The securing of LEED certification is part of the process of applying that policy.
Air Transat’s head office building also serves as the headquarters of Handlex, Transat’s business unit that provides airport ground-handling services.
