[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 […]
Category Archives: Business Sustainability – In the Community
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Mar
Mar
[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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Nov
Nov
It is with great excitement and immense gratitude that we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the generous sponsors who collaborated with us for the very first time to make our 9th annual Carbon Cleanse competition a grand success! Carbon Cleanse is an annual competition that challenges organizations and their employees to reduce their […]
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Nov
Nov
[August 2023] Little Mushroom Catering is Sustainable Waterloo Region’s (SWR) newest member of the Impact Network, joining as an Observing Organization! Members of our network have invested in better understanding the impacts of their operations on environmental sustainability. They use program resources to build a culture of sustainability among employees and to engage employees as […]
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Sep
Sep
Woodstock General Hospital has adopted an innovative program to reduce medical waste in partnership with Stryker. This program, available to hospitals across the country, has enabled Woodstock Hospital to divert more than 500 lbs of medical device waste from landfills and saved them $87,000 in supply costs. Stryker provides waste disposal for single-use devices, including […]
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[August 2023] The Wooden Boat Food Company is Sustainable Waterloo Region’s (SWR) newest member of the Impact Network, joining as an Observing Organization! Members of our network have invested in better understanding the impacts of their operations on environmental sustainability. They use program resources to build a culture of sustainability among employees and to engage […]
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Mar
Mar
[March 7, 2023] Vive Development is Sustainable Waterloo Region’s (SWR) newest member of the Impact Network, joining as an Observing Organization! As a member, they become connected to an extensive network of like-minded organizations to share and learn best practices. Members of our network have invested in better understanding the impacts of their operations on […]
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May
May
Last month, we wrapped up the 2022 Carbon Cleanse Challenge for this year and it was a huge success! The Impact Network loves this challenge as it brings together member organizations in a fun, educational and collaborative way. Carbon Cleanse is a friendly annual competition that challenges our member organizations and their employees to reduce […]
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May
May
by Aisling Dennett May 26, 2022 [Waterloo, ON] Since 2008, Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) has been partnering with businesses and municipalities in Waterloo Region to support them in becoming environmentally and economically sustainable and strong. This year, we have expanded the geographic areas we support to include Oxford, Perth, and Wellington counties. These areas include municipalities […]
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Mar
Mar
We recently launched our Clean Economy Cluster Map in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, WR Community Energy, and Waterloo EDC. This Map showcases 125+ companies, research groups, and community organizations in Waterloo Region that are leading the way for sustainable innovation in buildings, transportation, energy, agriculture, waste, and more. This map demonstrates the capacity […]