Understanding Sustainability Reporting – An Introduction

February 27th, 2025

An introduction to the key factors shaping its role in modern business practices, with a special focus on Canadian trends and regulations.

As businesses navigate an evolving landscape of sustainability, accountability, and corporate responsibility, understanding sustainability reporting has never been more essential. This interactive session, facilitated by AET Group, provided an introduction to sustainability reporting and the key factors shaping its role in modern business practices, with a special focus on Canadian trends and regulations.

Sustainable Games Day: Climate Fresk

January 30th, 2025

Climate education in a new way — as an interactive card game! In this engaging game, participants worked in small groups to connect 42 cards that represent key elements of climate science, from carbon emissions to ecosystem impacts.

During the game, participants uncovered how these factors are interconnected, building a visual map of climate change. It was an exciting, hands-on way to learn about the science behind climate change, all while collaborating and brainstorming actionable solutions.

Launching a Commercial Organics Waste Program in Waterloo Region

October 18th, 2024

Information session which reviewed the success of Circular Innovation Council’s commerical organics waste pilot program in Guelph/Wellington and discussed the need to advance the service area into Waterloo Region.

Increase ROI: How tax credits can support your sustainability project

October 8th, 2024

Information session with BDO on the newly announced Clean Economy Tax Credits that offer refundable tax credits for clean tech with speaker: Martha Breithaupt, Lead partner, Sustainability, Growht and Innovation BDO Canada LLP

SWR’s 2024 Open House

October 2nd, 2024

Our open house was an opportunity to mingle with community members, chat with SWR program managers and staff, take part in a building and/or technical tour of the evolv1 building, and more!