BOMA BEST is Canada’s largest environmental assessment and certification program for existing buildings.
The BOMA BEST is a national program that was launched in 2005 by BOMA Canada; the idea is to address an industry need for realistic standards for energy and environmental performance of existing buildings based on accurate, independently verified information.
Today, BOMA BEST has evolved from simply identifying key best practices to providing common standards; an array of educational and on-line assessment tools; with five levels of certification, users can progress through the Program and continually use the framework of the BEST Practices and full assessment to improve environmental performance and management.
Certification Levels
“Commercial Properties has been certifying a number of our commercial office buildings under the BOMA BEST standard for nearly 10 years. We have found it to be invaluable as a tool to measure our performance and keep current on sustainable practices within the industry. Our BOMA BEST certified buildings perform better than other comparable buildings in terms of energy and water use and provide a more comfortable experience for tenants. Additionally, the certification helps to ensure that the high standards we have for our buildings are visible to current and prospective tenants. Businesses increasingly have corporate sustainability programs and they are attracted to BOMA BEST buildings because they know that their standards will be met. BOMA BEST has been a great fit for us and our tenants.”
- Megan Scott, Commercial Properties Ltd.