2025 was an exciting year for the Impact Network! Marking its 16th year in the community, the network welcomed new members to the network of sustainability champions.
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Dec
Dec
As we wrap up our 11th annual Carbon Cleanse event, we want to celebrate all the incredible hard work from our participants. Over 150 participants from a dozen organisations joined us in our fun, weekly challenges, which were designed to help incorporate sustainable habits into their day-to-day lives.
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Sep
Sep
We are proud to recognize Langdon Hall as a valued member of the Impact Network! Located in Cambridge, Ontario, Langdon Hall is a 60-room Relais & Châteaux property renowned for its exceptional hospitality, relaxation, and luxurious comfort all while making sustainability a top priority at the core of its operations.
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Sep
Sep
Celebrating 15 Years of Impact with Sustainable Waterloo Region On May 8, Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) while celebrating 15 transformative years of sustainability leadership across our community. Held at the elegant DoubleTree by Hilton, this year’s Evening of Recognition was more than a celebration, it was a heartfelt tribute to the journey we’ve taken together, […]
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Apr
Apr
After 15 years of operations and being supported by this community, SWR celebrated by giving back through 15 meaningful acts of service and kindness, one for each year of our history. We are excited to honour the support we’ve received by making a positive impact, one act at a time. Here’s to 15 years of […]
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Sep
Sep
[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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Aug
Aug
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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Jun
Jun
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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Feb
Feb
[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 […]
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Feb
Feb
SWR has been showing the love to Waterloo region (and beyond) for 15 years now. And looking back it is hard to believe that so much time has passed and so much has been accomplished. During this time we have worked with businesses, municipalities, organizations, the community in general, to build a better future for […]