Launched in 2009, the Impact Network (IN) is SWR’s biggest program. The IN is a community-driven environmental sustainability program created right here in Waterloo Region, with the goal of supporting and addressing local environmental issues in a way that aligns with accepted international standards. 

For over a decade, the IN (originally known as the Regional Carbon Initiative, then Regional Sustainability Initiative) has helped develop the local green economy by challenging participating organizations to set ambitious but realistic sustainability targets. We encourage a holistic approach to sustainability, with a focus on tackling carbon, waste and water operations as a way of making real, measurable change. We also strive to embed sustainability deeply into the practices and corporate cultures of our member organizations. 

We’re proud of all the program members helping to make Waterloo Region a sustainability innovation leader, thanks to their long-lasting and significant commitments to reducing waste and emissions. Our members include large organizations from a wide range of sectors, such as government, education, manufacturing, tech, finance, retail and nonprofits, ensuring that the impact is felt right across the region!