A home lit up by Light Knights with energy efficient lighting
At Umbrella Property Services and our sister company, Light Knights Lighting, we’ve always been mindful of the impact our work has on the environment. As a local Vancouver business, we know sustainability is a responsibility.
That’s why, in 2015, we took bold steps to make our company completely carbon neutral and integrated the use of 100% renewable natural gas. Light Knights Lighting followed suit, introducing energy-efficient LED holiday lighting for all installations. Not only are our holiday lights fully recyclable, but our pack-down process salvages copper and safely melts down plastics and glass, ensuring materials are reused rather than wasted.
Joining Climate Smart was the natural next step in our sustainability journey.
Climate Smart training involves a measure, reduce and adopt model that results in a certification seal with 12 month validity.
Why We Chose Climate Smart
Climate Smart is a Vancouver-based social enterprise that helps small and medium-sized businesses reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Through their training and certification program, we learned how to:
- Accurately measure our environmental footprint
- Identify opportunities to reduce emissions and costs
- Implement long-term strategies for carbon reduction
For us, it was about making real, measurable changes. A small investment has created a lasting impact: a more sustainable future for our company, our clients, and our community.
What Climate Smart Certification Means
By earning Climate Smart Certification, both Umbrella Property Services and Light Knights Lighting can proudly stand among businesses committed to reducing emissions. The program follows the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, an internationally recognized standard used by 92% of Fortune 500 companies reporting to CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project).
This certification validates that our sustainability commitments are backed by real action and measurable results.
Sustainability in Our City
Our mission also aligns with the City of Vancouver’s Climate Smart partnership, which empowers local businesses to cut greenhouse gas emissions and move closer to the city’s ambitious goal of becoming the greenest city in the world.
We’re proud to be part of this local movement, and to prove that small and medium-sized businesses like ours can make a meaningful difference.
Choose Local. Choose Sustainable.
When you book with Umbrella, you’re not just choosing friendly, reliable property care, but you’re also choosing a sustainable, Climate Smart-certified company that’s committed to protecting our environment.
- Certified Climate Smart business
- Carbon neutral since 2015
- 100% renewable natural gas
- Recyclable holiday lighting installations
Are you happy to book a local service that strives for sustainability?
Call us at 1-888-255-4666 or book your service online today. Together, we can keep your home beautiful while keeping Vancouver green.