KPMB Lab joins Toronto Atmospheric Monitoring of Emissions (TAME)

The City of Toronto’s ambitious emission reduction targets — aiming for a 65% reduction by 2030 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2040 — require a collaborative approach to climate action. 

Recognizing the critical role the building sector plays in contributing to — and mitigating — atmospheric emissions, KPMB Lab has joined Toronto Atmospheric Monitoring of Emissions (TAME), a multidisciplinary project that links academic researchers to federal and municipal government stakeholders and industry partners.  

Other members include the University of Toronto, York University, Environment and Climate Change Canada, The Atmospheric Fund, Kindred Works, and Hammerschlag & Joffe, Inc.  

The main goals of the project are to:  

• Measure greenhouse gas (GHG), air quality emissions, and fluorinated gas leakage (used in air conditioning and heat pump systems) 

• Understand emission sources and the impact of emission reduction strategies, such as carbon sequestration 

• Update GHG inventories 

Meeting the City’s targets requires changes in buildings, energy, transportation, waste, city operations, and greenspace infrastructure, as well as proper tracking and measurement to verify climate impacts and influence policies to reach net-zero targets. The knowledge gained will be instrumental in setting more accurate net-zero targets and establishing best practices for heat pump installation and maintenance in buildings. 

Through this partnership, the Lab will contribute its expertise and data from KPMB buildings to TAME’s research, disseminate key findings within the architectural community and beyond, and share methods and tools for building a more sustainable future. 

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