Author Archives: Alana Rigby

Welcoming Novocol Pharma to the Impact Network!

Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) is pleased to announce that Novocol Pharma has joined the Impact Network as an Observing Organization! As a member, Novocol gains access to an extensive member network of organizations that share and learn sustainability best practices. Our network helps members improve their understanding of the impact of their operations and gives […]

Welcoming Miovision to the Regional Sustainability Initiative

Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) is pleased to announce that Miovision has joined the Regional Sustainability Initiative as an Observing Organization! As a member, Miovision gains access to an extensive member network of organizations that share and learn sustainability best practices. The Regional Sustainability Initiative fosters the development of the local green economy in the Waterloo […]

Welcoming Your Neighbourhood Credit Union to the Regional Sustainability Initiative

Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) is pleased to announce that Your Neighbourhood Credit Union (YNCU) has joined the Regional Sustainability Initiative as an Observing Organization! As a member, YNCU gains access to an extensive member network of organizations that share and learn sustainability best practices.  Our network helps members improve their understanding of the impact of […]

Welcoming CHANGE Lifestyle and Apparel to the Regional Sustainability Initiative

Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) is pleased to announce that CHANGE Lifestyle & Apparel has joined the Regional Sustainability Initiative as an Observing Organization! As a member, CHANGE Lifestyle & Apparel is connected to an extensive member network of organizations that share and learn sustainability best practices. Our network helps members improve their understanding of the […]

Regional Sustainability Initiative welcomes Activa aboard

Activa is Sustainable Waterloo Region’s newest member of the Regional Sustainability Initiative, joining as an Observing Organization! Through their membership, they will gain access to a valuable network of like-minded individuals across the Waterloo Region. The program supports organizations who are looking to improve their environmental impact by aiding in setting ambitious and realistic sustainability […]

Welcoming Pfenning’s Organic Farm to the Regional Sustainability Initiative

Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) is pleased to announce that Pfenning’s Organic Farms has joined the Regional Sustainability Initiative as an Observing Organization! As a member, Pfenning’s Organic Farms gains access to an extensive member network of organizations that share and learn sustainability best practices.  Our network helps members improve their understanding of the impact of […]

Telematics data leader IMS joins the Regional Sustainability Initiative

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada – January 19, 2022 – IMS, the leading global vehicle and driving data business, is pleased to announce they are Sustainable Waterloo Region’s newest member of the Regional Sustainability Initiative, joining as an Observing Organization! As a member, IMS is connected to an extensive member network of organizations that share and learn […]

The Regional Sustainability Initiative welcomes the Mennonite Economic Development Associates

[January 11, 2022] Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) is pleased to announce that Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) has joined the Regional Sustainability Initiative as an Observing Organization! Through this membership they gain access to an extensive member network to learn best practices to create a culture of sustainability that will engage employees as advocates, as […]

OTF Resilient Communities Grant helps businesses in Waterloo Region become more sustainable

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Waterloo, ON – Sustainable Waterloo Region is rebuilding and recovering from the impacts of COVID-19, thanks to a Resilient Communities Building Fund Grant over 12 months from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, OTF. The OTF grant helped the organization invest in the hiring of a change management specialist and program evaluator to help with virtual program […]

The Balsillie School of International Affairs joins the Regional Sustainability Initiative

Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) is pleased to announce that the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) has joined the Regional Sustainability Initiative as an Observing Organization! The BSIA is a collaborative partnership between the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and the public policy think tank, the Centre for International Governance Innovation. The unique integration […]