Our Commitment
B&A recognizes the need to create a more environmentally sustainable future. We are proud to be working with Green Economy Peterborough to take action on climate change and incorporate sustainability into our operations.
B&A is now one of 250+ Green Economy Leaders across the country working to measure our environmental impacts, set reduction targets, and publicly report on progress towards these goals. As part of this growing network, we’re striving to make business better, together.
“Basterfield and Associates has shown their commitment to being a Green Economy Leader. As a well-established business in our community, their leadership and example will advance our transition to a low carbon economy, just as it has advanced the disciplines of both landscape design and urban planning.”
-Green Economy Peterborough​
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B&A Joins Green Economy Peterborough to Take Action on Climate Change
Climate change is the defining issue of our time and organizations of all sectors and sizes have a key role to play in building a more sustainable future. We are proud to announce that B&A has recently joined Green Economy Peterborough to take action on climate change and build sustainability into our operations. This is important to us as a Landscape Architecture firm because of our duty to our environment and community.
Through our membership in Green Economy Peterborough, a part of Green Economy Canada’s network, we will gain access to guidance and tools to measure our business’ emissions, set reduction targets, and develop and implement climate action plans to achieve our sustainability goals.
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​​​We’re thrilled to be taking this important next step towards becoming a more environmentally friendly business. Please reach out if you have any questions about our sustainability efforts or our new membership in Green Economy Peterborough.
"As a Landscape Architectural design firm with over 37 years of experience, B&A is proud to join the Peterborough Green Economy Hub. Our commitment to integrating environmental and sustainable business practices aligns with what we do as a firm, as a profession, and in our day-to-day work. We’re excited to join together with Green Economy Peterborough, and look forward to collaborating with local business and the community to make a meaningful impact."
-Aaron Hill
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Designing green, resilient urban spaces that improve the quality of life, and foster sustainable urban development.
Climate Action
Integrating climate resilience into landscape design to mitigate, and adapt to climate change effects.
Life on Land
Promoting biodiversity, conserving natural habitats, and supporting ecosystems through thoughtful landscape design.