The Globe and Mail Diane Jermyn Published April 19, 2021
As climate change challenges the world, Canadians know we must do better, particularly in business.
Canada’s Greenest Employers 2021, selected by Mediacorp Canada Inc. and celebrated here in this special competition for environmental leadership, have the kind of practical strategies that make a real difference. And as these Greenest companies show, sustainability and success do go hand in hand.
Under the stress of a global pandemic, not only have they continued to green their organizations in so many innovative ways – from electric vehicles to solar reflecting roofs to creating habit for honeybees – but increasingly demonstrate a formalized commitment supporting the global transition to a low-carbon economy.
Electric car charging stations earn UNBC a spot on Canada s Greenest Employers list
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“At UNBC, sustainability is at the heart of our teaching and research objectives and is central to the day-to-day operations at our campuses,” UNBC Interim President Dr. Geoff Payne said. “As Canada’s Green University we are proud to once again be among Canada’s Greenest Employers as our faculty, staff and students lead by example to create a healthier world for everyone.” Canada’s Greenest Employers judges recognized UNBC’s environmental initiatives including providing three electric car-charging stations. Electric car users are only required to pay the standard parking fee to access the chargers. The university also offers secure, covered, bike storage as well as shower facilities and lockers for cyclists.
th consecutive year
BURLINGTON, ON, April 19, 2021 /CNW/ - IKEA Canada is recognized for the 13th consecutive year as one of Canada s Greenest Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for its commitment to sustainable business practices. The designation recognizes employers that lead Canada in creating a culture of environmental awareness and for having developed exceptional sustainability initiatives within their organizations. At IKEA, we want to make it easy for Canadians to live more sustainably by enabling and inspiring change in the daily lives of our customers and co-workers, said Melissa Barbosa, Country Sustainability Manager, Our 7,900 co-workers are our best sustainability ambassadors, leading the way as we work to meet our goals to become fully circular and climate positive over the next decade.