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 […]
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Dec
Dec
In 2023, we saw our Microforest Planting Program grow exponentially – not only in size, but in quality, connection, and participation. We planted 12 different microforests across the Waterloo Region, expanding east to Woolwich and west to Wilmot. We saw new types of trees and shrubs serving new purposes, and created days of remembering and […]
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Jun
Jun
Could the Metaverse be a solution to current environmental issues? What Is The Metaverse? The Metaverse is a collective virtual open space created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical and digital reality. It provides enhanced immersive experiences, and activities such as participating in virtual social experiences can take place in the Metaverse. Since the […]
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Jan
Jan
[December 15, 2022] Studio Locale has set a 20% greenhouse gas reduction target, supported by Sustainable Waterloo Region’s Impact Network. This is their first target as a Pledging Partner! Studio Locale’s target is an absolute GHG reduction target, and includes the optional Scope 3 emissions to track employee commuting. They will also report on electricity […]
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Dec
Dec
[December 12, 2022] Nopak Canada 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 in our network have invested in better understanding the impacts of their operations on […]