The new Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre (ASEC) will be a world-class research facility located in Moncton, New Brunswick. It will provide federal scientists and partners with state-of-the-art space and equipment to collaborate on research opportunities and to understand, protect, and sustain Atlantic freshwater and coastal ecosystems.

The vision for ASEC is to create an innovation platform that facilitates scientific excellence, fosters partnerships and collaboration, and creates opportunities for engagement with local Indigenous groups and the broader community, contributing to inclusive growth for Canadians.

Senior Associate Sarah Low will present the project in a session titled “Walking the Walk: Sustainability and Stewardship at the Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre Project” on May 28, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Atlantic Chapter of Sustainable Labs Canada (SLCan). Sarah will be presenting alongside Energy and Sustainability Consultant Mrigesh Roy and Julia Beresford from Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), discussing the wide range of ambitious sustainability targets being pursued by the ASEC project team which include Zero Carbon and Net-Zero Energy readiness guided by Lab Canada’s Zero Carbon Study tool, LEED Gold certification, and Fitwel certification, along with PSPC’s process for establishing and tracking these sustainability goals.

Laboratory buildings in Canada present unique challenges. However, with a collaborative team effort, these obstacles can be overcome. This project has a focus on embodied carbon and material selections, and procurement practices which prioritize low-impact alternatives.

Together, Sarah, Mrigesh, and Julia will share the team’s approach, which includes architects, engineers, scientists, and sustainability experts, on how to develop integrated and innovative design solutions, and discuss how collaboration fosters the identification and implementation of sustainable technologies, optimized operations, and the development of best practices for sustainable research facilities in Canada.

Register here.