From a geological perspective, human development and impact are taking place at the speed of light. Unlike any other species, humans have created languages, religions, forms of art and expression, modern medicines to treat diseases that were once incurable, technologies that help see far beyond the planet, and so much more. Many environmentalists believe that […]
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[September 2024] Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) and Explore Waterloo Region are excited to share a new collaboration aimed at promoting sustainability across tourism sectors, including business events, sport, group tours, and leisure, throughout Waterloo Region and to celebrate the sector leaders that have already committed to participation in the Impact Network program. Explore Waterloo Region […]
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[August 2024] Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) is happy to welcome Maplesoft as the newest member of the Impact Network, joining as an Observing Organization! Founded in Waterloo, Ontario, in 1988, Maplesoft provides modern, innovative solutions to meet today’s challenges, from exploring math concepts on a smartphone to reducing development risk in complex engineering design projects. […]
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[July 2024] Worm Wrangler is Sustainable Waterloo Region’s (SWR) newest member of the Impact Network, joining as an Observing Organization! They offer ethically grown, minimally packaged, earth-friendly vermicompost and gardening products. They can help you get started with vermicomposting and contribute to your gardening success. Amanda Hunter, the Worm Wrangler, is passionate about exploring soil […]
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By: John Webster, Partner at Gowling WLG Thanks Sustainable Waterloo Region. I’m healthier, more productive and I’m helping the environment. It started because Gowling WLG joined SWR’s network. I joined our firm’s Green Committee. Separately, I became more interested in the importance of protecting our environment for its own sake, and for its critical connection […]
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Explore Waterloo Region joins the Impact Network! [June 2024] Explore Waterloo Region has joined Sustainable Waterloo Region’s Impact Network as a new partner. Founded in 2007, Explore Waterloo Region is the destination marketing organization for the Region of Waterloo, promoting it as a dynamic, year-round destination for visitors. As a member-based, non-profit organization, Explore Waterloo […]
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YNCU – Your Neighbourhood Credit Union, provides their community members with financial services and personalized solutions; fuelling local growth and building strong relationships. Since they joined the Impact Network in 2022, they have adjusted existing policies, taken new actions, implemented innovative programs, and made new partnerships in building and implementing their environmental initiatives. YNCU’s Kitchener […]
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[March, 14 2023] IMS has set a 60% reduction target by 2034, supported by Sustainable Waterloo Region’s Impact Network. This is IMS’s first target as a pledging partner! IMS’s target is an absolute reduction target with baseline data from 2020. Their target is based on data from three locations, one in Waterloo Region, and two […]
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[February, 2024] Ayr Farmers Mutual is Sustainable Waterloo Region’s newest member of the Impact Network, joining as an Observing Organization! Ayr Farmers Mutual has continued to operate as a property & casualty insurance company since 1893, supporting and investing in generations of families, farms, and businesses in North Dumfries and surrounding communities. They are invested […]
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[January 2024] Studio Locale has increased their greenhouse gas reduction target from 20% to 60% as a Pledging Partner with Sustainable Waterloo Region supported by the Impact Network. Studio Locale’s increased target remains an absolute GHG reduction target, including the optional Scope 3 emissions to track employee commuting. They will also report on electricity and […]