Gifts & RewardsSustainability Programs

Dairy Farmers of Canada launches new consumer rewards program

OTTAWA, ON–Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) has launched a new consumer rewards program, “More Goodness,” to thank Canadians for choosing dairy products that feature DFC’s Blue Cow quality milk logo. Rewarding loyalty to dairy products made with 100 percent Canadian milk, this program supports consumers and local dairy farmers. “Canadian …

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Education ProgramsFamily FoundationsSustainability Programs

Weston Family Foundation’s Homegrown Innovation Challenge offers $33 million in funding

Positions Canada as a leader in the future of food TORONTO, ON–When it comes to food, we like to think of Canada as a land of plenty, but our growing season is short, so despite abundant fresh water and vast expanses of arable land, as much as 80 per cent …

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LeadershipSustainability Programs

GIVERGY ANNOUNCES CARBON NEUTRALITY

LONDON, UK–Givergy says it is now a carbon neutral company, committed to consistently improving their environmental performance. This announcement comes as the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report unequivocally highlights that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, and that our planetary boundaries are being stretched. Moreover, the report notes …

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Corporate PhilanthropySustainability Programs

Lowe’s Canada Reports on its Sustainability Journey

Retailer’s Corporate Responsibility Report shows how it supported communities, helped protect the environment in 2020 BOUCHERVILLE, QC–Following the June publication of Lowe’s Companies’ 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report, which covers the global performance of Lowe’s Companies Inc, Lowe’s Canada released today its 2020 Canada Corporate Responsibility Highlights. These illustrate how the …

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Finance + OperationsSustainability Programs

Accounting for Sustainability launches first-of-its-kind framework for incorporating the impact of climate change into business valuations

TORONTO, ON–The impact of climate change and business valuations are inextricably linked but quantifying the actual effects remains a challenge. A new publication – The A4S Essential Guide to Valuations and Climate Change – has been developed to help business valuators price climate change risks and opportunities for organizations. This …

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Sustainability Programs

New funding to support organizations on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Government of Canada provides funds GATINEAU, QC–As all Canadians are facing the unprecedented challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship. Now, more than ever, we have an opportunity to build back better, with …

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Corporate PhilanthropySustainability Programs

How HSBC works with customers, employees and communities towards a sustainable future

VANCOUVER, BC–HSBC says now more than ever there is the need to develop the skills, business innovation and solutions that will secure sustainable growth. The bank’s 2019 Public Accountability Statement (PAS), now available online at https://www.about.hsbc.ca/hsbc-in-canada/community, details their commercial and philanthropic activities to support sustainable finance and future skills for …

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Sustainability Programs

New targets, broader discussion on ESG priorities reinforce CIBC’s sustainability commitment

CIBC Releases 2019 Sustainability Report TORONTO, ON–CIBC released its 2019 Sustainability Report which complements CIBC’s Annual Report to Shareholders. The report highlights the evolution of CIBC’s sustainability strategy as well as progress against environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report focuses on …

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EnvironmentSustainability Programs

CDP recognizes BMO Financial Group for Action and Transparency on Environmental Sustainability

BMO ranked at Leadership Level with A- score, surpassing international financial services sector average TORONTO, ON–BMO Financial Group has been recognized by the CDP (formerly called the Carbon Disclosure Project) for its strong actions and transparency in the areas of climate change governance, climate change risk management, and greenhouse gas …

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