New Webinar Series, Exclusive Deals, Member News & More
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Free Monthly Webinar Series Launching in September
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CBSR is launching a new monthly webinar series starting with Sustainable Procurement
Each month we’ll be taking a magnifying glass to a new area of sustainability, and getting you up to speed on the latest innovations, case studies, research and best practices that will help your company make a positive impact.
The free webinar series kicks off in September with a focus on Supply Chain Management, followed by Green Bonds in October. Visit our website to see updates on the full series.
On September 18
th
2018 @ 2pm – 3pm EST
Join CBSR in a conversation with Frances Edmonds, Head of Sustainability at HP Canada and Amy Castator, Specialist with WWF Canada to discover the latest trends and a leading case study for sustainable procurement in Canada.
Attend the webinar for
FREE and gain access to:
- CBSR's brand new research on Sustainable Supply Chains
- A sneak peek at WWF's new toolkit on Sustainable Procurement
- Surprise guest speakers
RSVP for the webinar now to hold your limited spot and receive a sneak peak at CBSR's new Sustainable Supply Chains report.
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Exclusive Deal for the Canadian SDG Business Forum!
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Join business leaders at the Canadian SDG Business Forum on September 7 in Toronto, for a day of innovation and collaboration towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals for a more sustainable Canadian private sector.
The Canadian SDG Business Forum will be a special platform for business leaders to foster multi-stakeholder dialogues, catalyze new partnerships, and explore innovative solutions to accelerate the SDGs in Canada.
The CBSR network can take
15% off ticket price
to the Forum. Just use
discount code
CBSR15
and register now!
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WEAR: Sustainability in Style
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The apparel and textile industries are rapidly moving toward a more Circular Economy and the World Ethical Apparel Roundtable (or WEAR) conference 2018 will explore the many available innovations and technologies that brands and retailers are using to achieve their sustainability goals.
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CBSR Attends Academy for Sustainable Innovation's First Master Class
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Lina Hassan, CBSR's Events and Activations Intern, attended the Academy for Sustainable Innovation's first ever Master Class entitled: 'Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy'. It was a whirlwind of knowledge, and in her opinion, a game changer.
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Coast Capital Becomes B Corp Certified
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CBSR is proud to announce that our another member - Coast Capital has become B Corp certified! This certification recognizes the credit union's rigorous standards of social performance, transparency and accountability.
Now B.C.’s first full-service financial institution, Coast Capital joins a community of more than 2,500 Certified B Corps, which includes GlobeScan, another CBSR member that recently became a B Corp.
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Interface Partners with Manufacture 2030
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CBSR member Interface has partnered with Manufacture 2030 to help advance the next step in their Climate Take Back initiative.
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Cascades Converting
Newsprint Mill
to Recycling Facility
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CBSR member Cascades has acquired the Bear Island manufacturing facility and plans to convert it to produce high quality recycled lightweight linerboard and medium for the North American market.
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Coast Capital Matches $100,000 in Donations to Help Homeless Youth
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As a part of Covenant House Vancouver's June matching campaign, Coast Capital matched $100,000 in donations.
The money goes to helping make a difference in the lives of homeless youth.
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Enbridge pollinator Program Provides Home for 400,000 Honeybees
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The 1,100 acre Sarnia Solar Farm, owned by CBSR member Enbridge, has partnered with Return the Landscape to provide a home for five full colonies of honeybees.
In addition to bees, the partnership has also invited scores of monarch butterflies and caterpillars to the farm by planting 1,400 milkweed plugs.
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Keurig Green Mountain Releases 2017 Sustainability Report
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Keurig has been setting and meeting ambitious sustainability goals left and right. From meeting their GHG reduction goal of 25% four years early, to meeting their water stewardship target in 2017 by restoring 6,154 million litres of water, the company has proven its commitment to sustainability.
Check out their most recent Sustainability Report.
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Kinross Releases 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report
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Kinross' impressive new report contains case studies and performance highlights including their supply chain management and much more!
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McDonald's Canada Introduces Sustainable Beef
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Over the next 12 months, more than 20 million Angus burgers will be sourced according to the standards set out by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef.
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IKEA Banning Single-Use Plastics
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From 2020 onward, there will be no single use plastics in Ikea's home furnishing line world wide.
All Canadian locations will also phase out single use plastics from their bistros, restaurants and cafes.
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Meet CBSR's New Research Intern - Zoe Birnie
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Zoe Birnie is the most recent addition to the CBSR team. She is currently completing a Master’s degree in Environment and Sustainability at Monash University back home in Australia, where she has specialised in the fields of Environmental Security and Corporate Sustainability.
We asked Zoe three questions to get to know her a little better. Here are her responses:
Q: What area of sustainability and corporate responsibility interests you the most?
A: This is a tough question, because I have many! If I had to choose just one, I would say environmental protection. I believe we need to protect the biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystems services that support and sustain us!
Q: What do you do at CBSR exactly?
A: I primarily work on producing a number of research projects and reports.
Q: What do you like most about CBSR so far?
A: I love that all members of the team here at CBSR hold strong sustainability values and are extremely passionate about helping businesses become more sustainable.
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New Sustainability Jobs on TalentMatch!
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Deloitte has added brand new sustainability positions to our TalentMatch portal. Positions are open in
Toronto
,
Calgary
and
Vancouver
. Apply today!
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Soul of the Next Economy Forum
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Don't miss our very own Leor Rotchild's 'Do Business Like a Canadian' Round table discussion
, along with other lively panels, informative sessions, networking opportunities, and thought provoking keynote speakers, directed at business, the non-profit sector, government, and educational institutions committed to changing the way they do business and impact society.
Date:
September 28, 2018
Location:
Calgary
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Date: September 6, 2018
Location: Toronto
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Date
: September 12, 2018
Location
: Online
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Green Economics: A Two-Day Training Intensive for Non Economists
: Join other professionals and lifelong learners in this small-scale interactive course. Learn about 5Rs for re-orienting the economy for a greener 21st Century. This two-day course combines lectures, group-work, and reflective exercises. By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of economic concepts and information relevant to a green economy.
Date: September 20-21, 2018
Location: Calgary
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New Research and Resources
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Forest Products Sector Guide to the Natural Capital Protocol
: Developed by WBCSD’s Forest Solutions Group on behalf of the Natural Capital Coalition, with technical support from PwC, the Guide offers a standardized framework to support businesses along the forest products value chain in identifying, measuring, and valuing their impacts and dependencies on natural capital.
Public Perspectives - Human Rights: This report from Ipsos Public Affairs takes a closer look at human rights and human rights organizations in Canada and around the world.
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