REPORTS, PITCHES
& CASE STUDIES
Bosa Properties -
2024 Baseline Emissions Report
The 2024 Baseline Emissions Report tracks greenhouse gas emissions across our portfolio, focusing on three key areas:
• Operational emissions from rental properties and offices
• Embodied carbon in construction materials and processes for new developments
• Corporate emissions from internal operations and employee commuting
Visit the report's site here.
Role - Creator, Author, and Sustainability Specialist
Date - August 2025
Reducing Embodied Carbon in MURBs – A Vancouver Case Study on Design Efficiency and Optimized Concrete Mixes
This case study examines strategies for minimizing embodied carbon in high-rise multi-family residential developments in British Columbia, Canada, aligning with the City of Vancouver’s Embodied Carbon Guidelines (2023). Focusing on a 34-storey reinforced concrete rental tower in Vancouver, comprising 248,758 ft² above grade and 81,860 ft² below grade over five parkade levels, the analysis demonstrates over 10% reduction in embodied carbon intensity (A1-C4, excluding B6) for the structure and enclosure, while achieving significant cost savings.
Role - Author & Case Study Specialist
Date - September 2025
Good & Well x Kotn Case Competition
Case Competition Question: "Should Kotn consider a community ownership model as it scales? If yes, define a strategy and plan for Kotn’s community ownership model over the next 5 years. If not, define a strategy and plan for Kotn’s impact work over the next 5 years and explain why it will be more impactful than a community ownership model."
Role - Student Pitch Team Member
Teammates - Charlie Muir, Fares Abdellatif & Chaewon Kang
Date - November 11, 2023
Organization - Good & Well / Kotn
For the case competition, I was placed with a team of three other students from diverse academic backgrounds (Environmental Studies, Business, and Financial Economics) to develop a new ownership structure for Kotn that would maximize social impact. After a Q&A session with Good & Well President, Alexandra Baillie, and Kotn Co-Founder, Rami Helali, and a Design Thinking Workshop with Andrew Seepersad from Business Design Initiative, we developed a new ownership structure for Kotn.
KOTN IMPACT INITIATIVE
Introduction
We used Design Thinking to define Kotn's problem and ideate a solution that ensures impact longevity. We found that Kotn had three guiding principles, wanting their ownership structure to be rooted in sustainability, scalability, & feasibility. We empathized with Kotn's problems and asked ourselves...
KOTN IMPACT INITIATIVE
Introduction
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Can impact prevail if the founders of Kotn step down?
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How do we ensure financial longevity?
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How do we maintain supply chain quality, brand identity, and Kotn’s mission?
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How do we scale the impact work long-term?
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Are there any geographic and cultural barriers?
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Do the farmers have a say in the impact initiatives?
KOTN IMPACT INITIATIVE
Design Thinking Approach
We struggled to develop succinct and convincing answers to these questions through the lens of a Community Ownership Model, thus, we decided it was not the correct structure for Kotn. Instead, we suggested the implementation of a Corporate Foundation Model. Throughout the presentation to the judges, we discussed our solution, the impact, financial feasibility, brand alignment, a five-year implementation timeline, and possible risks and mitigation.
KOTN IMPACT INITIATIVE
The Solution
For our solution, we proposed creating a separate foundation, called Kotn Impact Initiative, that would act as an independent entity and hold responsibility for actioning Kotn's social impact initiatives. The foundation would hold a 10% stake in the Kotn, receiving annual dividend payments and donations to ensure sustainable financing for such initiatives. The foundation’s Board of Directors would consist of the pre-existing community leads based in Egypt (with 50% of seats held by women), Kotn's Founders, a representative from Good & Well, and a non-profit partner. Our solution empowers farmers and community leads with decision-making power, and ensures impact longevity in the Egyptian communities.
KOTN IMPACT INITIATIVE
The Solution
BOSA PROPERTIES: SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
As an Intern, and now Sustainability Coordinator, I developed the framework for Bosa Properties' sustainability initiatives, including energy, water and waste tracking, emission reporting, and generated a company-wide sustainability plan. While working with the Design & Development team on implementing such initiatives, I combined research and strategy to create a business case for why tracking and lowering our company emissions can result in a positive ROI for the company longterm.
Role - Sustainability Coordinator > Sustainability & Design Intern
Company - Bosa Properties
BOSA PROPERTIES: SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
Introduction
To start the sustainability strategy, I ensured terms and definitions to concepts I would be using were understood correctly by developing an appendix of terms. The second step was to understand sustainability from a development and construction lens. I found the biggest concern to be the industry's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, as it contributes to 63% of Canada's economic sectoral emissions. It was also key to explain that carbon makes up 80% of all GHGs emitted into the atmosphere, as the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. To conclude the baseline research, I created a timeline of local and national climate change goals to understand how our climate strategies should align, and explained the environmental consequences if we do not (extreme weather, high tides, biodiversity loss, etc.).
The next step was to understand Bosa Properties emissions. Emissions are broken up into three categories with various boundaries, called Scope 1, 2 & 3. Scope 1 are direct emissions that occur from sources that are controlled or owned by an organization. Scope 2 are indirect emissions associated with the purchase of electricity, steam, heat, or cooling and are a result of the organization's energy use. Scope 3 are indrect emissions (not included in scope 2) that occur in our value chain, both upstream and downstream activities.
BOSA PROPERTIES: SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
Scope 1, 2 & 3
Next was to understand the GHG limits and carbon tax in the cities we were building in, to better evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with improving the performance of our buildings. While the GHG limits and carbon tax in Vancouver are an obvious threat to our operational costs, it also represents an opportunity for our buildings to operate with lower utility bills, compared to gas powered buildings, if we reduce our GHG emissions.
BOSA PROPERTIES: SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
Scope 1, 2 & 3
Once we understood regulations and frameworks within real estate, the next step was to understand how we were performing in terms of emissions. I set up our residential and commercial portfolio in EnergyStar Portfolio Manager to, linking our utilities to receive up-to-date energy consumption data, as well as report to the City of Vancouver on the buildings we were mandated to report on. This has given us access to accurate information that will allow us to make real-time decisions on which buildings need improvement. This is the base for our sustainability strategy, and is only the beginning.
BOSA PROPERTIES: SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
EnergyStar Portfolio Manager
Find Your Cause:
Social & Environmental Justice App
For my class, titled Social Media & Environmentalism, I teamed up with a group of students to develop a social and environmental justice movementfinder app.
Role - Proposal/App Designer & Pitch Leader
Class - Social Media & Environmentalism
Our goal for the interface of Find Your Cause is for it to be easy to navigate, easily accessible, and easy for users to digest the information presented. The homepage of the app would be a scrolling feed of organizations and events near the user's location. It would show a curated list of upcoming events and movements based on the user's interests, attendance history, and location. The home page would also suggest new events and organizations for the user to follow based on their engagement history.
FIND YOUR CAUSE
Functionality
The profile section of the app would enable users to create a personalized experience with a variety of different app uses. Movement seekers could follow organizations they care about and receive updates about their events, ways to get involved and other campaigns. The app would also feature a mark of attending/badges system, allowing users to show their support and engagement with social movements. Users would be able to react to the events they are attending, and they could follow other activists whose actions or interests they find inspiring. The profile of a movement seeker would not be based on follower counts and instead focused on the content and actions that the user is taking part in.
FIND YOUR CAUSE
Functionality
The search function of the app is another important feature, allowing users to explore social movements and events beyond their immediate location. Users would be able to filter their searches based on location, movement popularity, and other criteria to find the events that align with their interests and values. This feature allows users to be proactive in discovering new social movements, or when searching for events they have heard about externally.
FIND YOUR CAUSE
Functionality
The organizations' profile section of the app would feature information about the organization, its values, and its events. Users could explore the organization's history, goals, and impact, and interact with the organization by posting questions through a Q&A board. Users could also see how many attendees are planned for each event, and get time-sensitive updates regarding the events. On the organization's profile, the app would provide a link to the organization's website and resources, donation opportunities and further ways to get involved.
FIND YOUR CAUSE
Functionality
The final main function of the app would allow users to follow up on the impact of the social movement, where organizations provide updates and information on how they can continue to make a difference. This app would be a powerful tool for users to discover, engage, and contribute to social or environmental movements.
FIND YOUR CAUSE
Functionality