Page 9 - Reaching New Heights - Volume 5

Southport is proud to be part of the

Portage la Prairie Regional Tourism Committee. TAKING ACTION

In summer 2019, Southport became the first ‘Climate Smart’ certified
organization in Manitoba by developing a Baseline Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Inventory and Reduction Plan. This accreditation identifies
Southport as a leading organization that is tracking and taking
action to reduce its carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.
Southport proudly maintains this status with a dedicated team that
tracks and manages our goals. The following highlights are attributed
to our Climate Smart certification.

256+ tonnes In June 2020, the newest

playground along Perry Avenue
was built with a base made from
recycled rubber. This environmentally
conscious design offers a durable,
long-lasting and cushioned
slip-resistant base for children
avoided since to enjoy for years to come.
Hangar 5 uses 100% certification Many of the fluorescent and
electric heating and cooling incandescent lighting in Southport
systems. In 2020, the hangar has been replaced with LED lighting.
created only 0.4 tonnes of carbon This will continue until all lighting has been
upgraded to LED and motion sensors will
output and saved 62 tonnes of also be installed where applicable.
carbon equivalent.

All duplexes in Southport’s
Centennaire South development are
constructed with 100% electric heating
and cooling systems. Yearly, each
home will produce only 0.1 tonne of
1,600+ carbon, compared to the 5.56 tonnes
natural gas would create.
rubber tires Southport Golf Club invested
in a new fleet of electric golf carts.
avoided the landfill With a 98% carbon neutral charge,
the carts offer a more sustainable
alternative to the game.

Southport has reduced
its paper consumption
Annual tree planting takes
place in the summer months, with by moving billing online, electronically
approximately 100 trees being tracking its office paper usage with
GET INTRODUCED TO A planted in 2020 alone. After growing monthly reports, and encouraging
office recycling through the
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE THAT for 10 years, these trees will have placement of recycling containers
offset over 30 tonnes of carbon.
YOU NEVER KNEW EXISTED. at every employee’s each desk
and in common areas.

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