[Waterloo, October 7] AET Group has set a 100% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target by 2030, supported by Sustainable Waterloo Region’s Regional Sustainability Initiative. This target will be their second GHG emission target and represents one of the most ambitious targets ever set within the program! AET’s target is also an absolute GHG reduction […]
Category Archives: Regional Sustainability Initiative
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Aug
[Waterloo, July 28th 2021] Bavarian Window Works is Sustainable Waterloo Region’s newest member of the Regional Sustainability Initiative, joining as an Observing Organization! As a member, they become connected to an extensive member network of like-minded organizations to share and learn best practices. Members in our network have invested in better understanding the impacts of […]
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The Regional Sustainability Initiative works with companies across Waterloo Region to empower them to meet their sustainability goals. We collaborate with organizations like yours to set voluntary targets to reduce your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, waste and water impacts, as well as increase your waste diversion. Every organization’s sustainability journey is unique. Our milestones provide […]
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The Regional Sustainability Initiative works with companies across Waterloo Region to empower them to meet their sustainability goals. We collaborate with organizations like yours to set voluntary targets to reduce your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, waste and water impacts as well as increase your waste diversion. Every organization’s sustainability journey is unique. Our milestones provide […]
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The Regional Sustainability Initiative works with companies across Waterloo Region to empower them to meet their sustainability goals. We collaborate with organizations like yours to set voluntary reduction targets in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), water, and waste diversion. Every organization’s sustainability journey is unique. Our milestones provide a customized approach for organizations of varying sizes […]
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Enviro-Stewards, along with a select few other members have earned the title of Masters Level members. Enviro-Stewards has been a member of the Regional Sustainability initiative since 2011, since joining they have committed to reducing their 2008 greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by 80%. They achieved this target in 2015, 3 years ahead of schedule with […]
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Aug
The Sustainable Working Series COVID-19 is changing the very nature of employee engagement and workplace culture, including the culture of sustainability within businesses. Before lockdown measures and social distancing took effect only 43% of companies provided work from home options to employees. Experts are finding that working remotely is good for the environment as it […]
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On Wednesday, May 20th, we had our first Webinar Wednesday of the Spring! We were happy to have Susan Todd from Solstice Sustainability Works Inc. provide attendees information about getting financial leaders on board with sustainability actions and how to talk to leaders about incorporating sustainability into its operations. If you’ve been curious about how […]
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The Regional Sustainability Initiative is a program of Sustainable Waterloo Region that fosters the development of the local green economy by supporting organizations to set ambitious and realistic sustainability targets. Each year, we recognize member organizations that have gone above and beyond achieving their sustainability goals. Though we have previously celebrated award winners in person […]
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For the last 3 weeks, member organizations of varying industries and sizes competed in our annual Carbon Cleanse. From prepping zero-waste lunches to turning thermostats down, the cleanse keeps sustainability top-of-mind at participating businesses and encourages employees to demonstrate how eco-minded they can be. Businesses earn points for completing challenges over 3 themed weeks: Energy […]