Nature-based solutions for commercial buildings in Toronto

Alvéole leverages bees on your commercial building to help you boost tenant engagement and achieve your sustainability goals.

Toronto is best known for its cosmopolitan vibe, fast-paced finance industry, and film culture. But its bee population is also thriving amongst the city’s abundant maple trees, clover, and goldenrod.

Bring nature-based solutions to your building

Use your property to make a lasting impact on your community and city.

Nature-focused amenities

Nature-focused amenities

Foster a sense of attachment to the building with bee habitats and branded jars of honey from your own property.

Environmental workshops

Environmental workshops

From beekeeping 101 to bottling your own honey, you’ll have everything you need to make your building events unforgettable.

Sustainability initiatives

Sustainability initiatives

Earn green building certifications, foster environmental awareness, and support nature in the city.

Nature and biodiversity monitoring

Nature and biodiversity monitoring

Enhance your ESG report 
and make informed 
decisions to support biodiversity.

Join the movement in Toronto

A few of our clients in Toronto

Cushman & Wakefield
Ivanhoe Cambridge
Bentall Green Oak
Tanger Outlets

Local client spotlight

QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal, the global real estate powerhouse, is a trailblazer in Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG).

To supercharge their sustainability efforts, they rolled out beekeeping programs at buildings across Canada, including Toronto.

The bees aren’t just making honey. They’re sparking environmental awareness among tenants and the QuadReal team. The result? A significant uptick in tenant engagement and a tangible impact on biodiversity conservation efforts.

Read the case study

Align with Toronto’s green regulations

The 2009 Green Roof Bylaw requires all new commercial constructions to include a green roof. This makes the city’s rooftops a perfect jumping off point for a bee’s busy day of foraging.

Why choose Alvéole?

Put your trust in an experienced partner

We work with over 350 buildings in Toronto and 2500+ leading organizations across North America and Europe.

Promote community engagement and wellness

Take part in educational team building activities and stay connected through an online platform dedicated to your nature-based program.

Increase the value of your property

Attract tenants and investors by showcasing your environmental initiatives.

Strengthen your sustainability strategy

Access data-focused sustainability metrics and earn points towards green building certifications.

Alvéole in the media

BOMA Canada - Why commercial real estate must play a role in boosting urban biodiversity
Forbes – Rooftop Romp: How Office Owners Can Unlock Value On The Top Floor
Toronto.com – Bees yield up fresh honey for Toronto Community Housing residents

Frequently asked questions

Urban beekeeping in Toronto is regulated by the provincial government and hives must be registered. Alvéole’s professional beekeepers handle all compliance with Toronto’s local and provincial regulations, ensuring a smooth and responsible beekeeping program.

Urban beekeeping is safe, with many successful programs running across Toronto. At Alvéole, we work with a special breed of Italian honey bees selected for their docility. Honey bees are gentle creatures who (almost) never sting without reason. Unless they feel threatened, bees have no motivation to sting – in fact, once they sting, they lose their stinger along with a part of their abdomen, and die.

Wild bees are as peaceful as honey bees. Some technically can sting, but it’s rare. Docile and nonterritorial, they’re extremely gentle. Unless they’re being touched, they simply go about their business.

Urban beekeeping supports Toronto’s environmental sustainability goals, as outlined in the city’s TransformTO Climate Action Strategy. Urabn beekeeping programs promote biodiversity and provide educational opportunities that help raise awareness about the importance of urban ecosystems. It aligns with Toronto’s broader sustainability initiatives, contributing to green spaces, environmental stewardship, and a healthier urban environment for both people and wildlife.

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