Sustainability
Caring for our environment starts with the choices we make every day—on our sites, in our offices, and in our communities.
Reducing our operational carbon footprint
Since 2020, MTE has advanced our sustainability efforts through a dedicated Corporate Sustainability Committee and Green Teams in every office. We’re targeting a 10% absolute carbon reduction by 2031, with a focus on travel-related emissions. To get there, we’re investing in EV chargers, hybrid vehicles, solar feasibility, and virtual collaboration. Our award-winning initiatives reflect the strong engagement of our team and our shared drive to create a more sustainable future.
Empowering employees to make a difference
Sustainability at MTE isn’t just a corporate initiative—it’s a shared responsibility. We empower our team members to take part in our sustainability journey in meaningful ways.
Employees have access to EV charging stations and are encouraged to carpool to events and staff functions. They also participate in community sustainability efforts such as tree plantings, litter cleanups, invasive species management, and regional challenges like SWR’s Carbon Cleanse and Green Economy London’s Workplace Green Up.
Corporate sustainability committee & Green Teams
MTE’s sustainability journey is driven by people. Since 2020, our Corporate Sustainability Committee and office-based Green Teams have been championing real change—organizing initiatives, building awareness, and bringing sustainability to life across all our locations.
Recent sustainability initiatives
Sustainable Transportation Month, June 2025
- This month long competition focused on promoting more sustainable modes of travel.
- Each week, offices competed against each other for the opportunity to win exciting prizes.
- Themes included carpooling, cycling, public transportation, walking and electric vehicles.
Pollinator Garden Spring Maintenance, May 30, 2025
- Our Stratford staff spent the afternoon edging, weeding and mulching the gardens.
- These activities will help the plants thrive and keep invasive species at bay.
Reforest London Tree Planting, May 2, 2025
- London staff participated in the Park Naturalization Program.
- Staff planted 75 trees.
Microforest Planting, April 23, 2025
- The Microforest Program is run by Sustainable Waterloo Region
- The program focuses on restoring ecosystems, engaging the community and creating long-term environmental impact.
- Our Kitchener staff planted 100 native trees and shrubs at a local elementary school.
Earth Day Cleanups, April 2025
- Our Kitchener, Burlington, London and Stratford offices cleaned up litter in their local communities.
- London cleaned up Cheswick Park, which they adopted through the city of
- London’s ‘Adopt a Park’ Program.
E-waste Drive, February 2025
- Together, all offices collected 1700 lbs. of e-waste.
- Items were recycled or refurbished and resold through Quantum Lifecycle Partners.
Kitchener EV Charging Station Installation – September 2024
- 4 Level 2 EV charging stations were installed.
- Available to staff for top-up charging.
- The equivalent of over 400L of gas has been saved so far through electric vehicle usage since installation.
Celebrating sustainable progress
Recognition from partners like Sustainable Waterloo Region and Green Economy London reflects MTE’s commitment to leading by example in sustainability.
Sustainable Waterloo Region Impact Network Member
Green Economy London Member
Environmental Steward of the Year” – Green Leader Awards (2024)
Green Team of the Year” – Sustainable Waterloo Region, 2024 & 2025
Green Recognition Certificate – City of Stratford, 2023 & 2024
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