5 Key Learnings from our Sustainable Procurement Fellows
Thursday June 15, 2023
CBSR is proud to have successfully completed its first year of the Sustainable Procurement Fellowship (SPF) program. This program was created to educate professionals on sustainable procurement — a commonly overlooked opportunity to lower greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) — and to provide tools, resources and collaboration that can turn net-zero ambitions into reality. The SPF […]
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Thursday June 15, 2023
5 Key Learnings from our Sustainable Procurement Fellows
CBSR is proud to have successfully completed its first year of the Sustainable Procurement Fellowship (SPF) program. This program was created to educate professionals on sustainable procurement — a commonly overlooked opportunity to lower greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) — and to provide tools, resources and collaboration that can turn net-zero ambitions into reality. The SPF […]
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Wednesday February 22, 2023
Get into the GLOBExCHANGE Groove with Elizabeth Shirt
We spoke with GLOBE Series’ President, Elizabeth Shirt, for insider insight into GLOBExCHANGE (taking place February 27th – March 1st at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel), including her take on how we can accelerate a net-zero future through inclusive collaboration and partnership — both at GLOBExCHANGE and beyond. What are this year’s themes of GLOBExCHANGE and who […]
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Friday September 23, 2022
A new purpose economy: federal financial cooperative, Coast Capital, on its journey to becoming a social purpose organization
A history of purpose. Credit unions around the world share a history of supporting employees, members, and communities—and, in doing so, they can create positive social change. They also see firsthand the opportunities and growing challenges facing their communities every day. That’s why Coast Capital—a federal financial cooperative headquartered in Surrey, B.C.— believes that they […]
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Friday November 26, 2021
Nutrien Aims to Transform Agriculture
Nutrien is the world’s largest provider of crop inputs and services and their purpose starts with the global challenge of feeding nearly 10 billion people by the year 2050. In their recent announcement, Nutrien aims to make key transformations through ambitious commitments that will drive systemic change and will help lead the next wave of […]
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Wednesday August 4, 2021
Grazing Forward Launched by Cargill, A&W and New Acre Project
Feeding the world while addressing climate change and biodiversity loss is the defining challenge of our time; and success will require the participation of farmers and ranchers everywhere with the support of forward-looking companies that are committed to climate action. Seizing this challenge, ALUS is pleased that A&W Canada and Cargill are demonstrating bold leadership […]
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Monday July 26, 2021
Residential Schools, Truth and Reconciliation, and an Important Role for CBSR
I want to open this month’s CBSR newsletter with an acknowledgement about the devastating discovery of unmarked burial ground for children at the Kamloops former residential school. This has been a very difficult time which adds weight to the known lasting impact for those directly affected by residential schools in Canada. This reality is being […]
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Monday July 5, 2021
Announcing a Call for Expressions of Interest in the Low Carbon Business Action Initiative
The race to net zero is on! Are you looking for out-of-the-box low-carbon and circular-economy solutions to support your emission reduction targets? If the answer is yes, we’d like to invite you to take part in a custom challenge-pitch process hosted by the Low Carbon Business Action (LCBA) initiative, funded by the European Union. Why […]
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Friday June 18, 2021
Leading Sustainability Association Launches Canada’s First-ever Net-zero Leaderboard
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release OTTAWA, June 18, 2021 – Today, CBSR launched Canada’s Net-zero Leaderboard, which provides information on climate change commitments made by Canadian companies. Business leadership is essential if Canada is going to meet its legislated net-zero goals by 2050. By providing a one-stop-shop for information on climate targets, the leaderboard will […]
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Tuesday June 8, 2021
Annie Korver, Principal with Rise Consulting Elected to CBSR Board
Indigenous Inclusion Practitioner Elected to CBSR Board of Directors Annie Korver, Principal with Rise Consulting Ltd. was elected to the Board of Directors during the recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) of 50 company members of Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR). “I am excited to be joining the Board and am grateful for the […]
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Tuesday May 25, 2021
Rise Consulting joins CBSR to Deepen ESG Expertise
CBSR is pleased to welcome Rise as a new CBSR SME Cohort member. Rise is committed to support the rising presence of Indigenous Peoples through the creation of shared value between Indigenous and corporate communities. Rise supports the advancement of reconciliation and Indigenous inclusion in Canada with a focus on leadership, community relations, economic development; diversity, equity […]
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Thursday May 6, 2021
New SME Member Equifruit Secures Longo’s as First Retailer in North America to Offer Exclusively Fairtrade Bananas
May is Fairtrade month in Canada so it is fitting that we announce not only that Equifruit has become a CBSR but also that their new partner – Longo’s has become the first grocery retailer in North America to commit to offering only […]
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Friday April 16, 2021
Long-time CBSR member Maple Leaf Foods has fully embraced the sustainable transition through its vision of becoming the most sustainable protein company on earth.
Maple Leaf has gone beyond its peers by integrating sustainability into every aspect of its operations, from waste and water management systems, to packaging and product offering. Maple Leaf has even elevated its entire supply chain by ensuring that its suppliers and partners operate in a way that aligns with the company’s ambitious sustainability standard. […]
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