Works Design

For nearly two decades, we’ve supported our clients in various #sustainability aspects, including assessing #materiality, aligning to global reporting standards and developing annual corporate reporting. Did you know we also help companies establish and strengthen their supply chain policies, planning and practices? This includes crafting responses to global assessments such as EcoVadis and recent regulations tied to forced labour and modern slavery, including Bill S-211 and CSDDD. How do your company’s supply chain-related risks, programs and plans measure up to your peers and growing expectations from investors, top-tier clients and governments? And how are they being communicated? Learn more about how we can help meet your company’s sustainable supply chain mandate or achieve its objectives by contacting us today: https://lnkd.in/dR7XTYDY PS. For a recent perspective on sustainable procurement, check out this article from our colleague, Nisha Kulangara, MBA, Ph.D.: https://lnkd.in/eSGgu_mp

2024’s viral moments lifted spirits, made the world go “Aww” (👀 looking at you, Moo Deng) and left us feeling very mindful, very demure 💅 To spread holiday warmth and cheer, we stitched together a cozy quilt of our favourite 2024 meme-worthy moments. It’s our little way of saying thank you to our clients and community – collaborating with you lifts our spirits all year long. Happy holidays! _______ To spread even more warmth this year, our team is proud to support The Leacock Foundation (soon to be renamed LiftED Literacy and Leadership 👀!), an educational charity committed to empowering youth in marginalized Toronto communities and helping them realize their full potential. #Holidays #Gratitude #Memes #MemeMarketing #ViralMoments

It’s no secret that sustainability reporting and how businesses communicate their purpose and ESG messaging are evolving. How are companies adapting to growing expectations and requirements? And how can your company keep up? Check out findings from our 13th annual Trends report here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMaFfHMw #WorksDesign #SustainabilityReporting #CorporateReporting #SustainabilityConsulting

Congratulations to Aecon Group Inc. on receiving a 2024 Platinum Award in the Corporate Social Responsibility category of the MarCom Awards for its 2023 Sustainability Report! 👏 This award signifies excellence in quality, creativity and resourcefulness, and we are delighted to have been a part of producing this report alongside your team. Learn more about the awards and dive into Aecon’s report today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eTzn_vZ2 #SustainabilityReporting #SustainabilityConsulting #MarComAwards #MarComAwards2024

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Upgrade your organization’s annual sustainability reporting with exclusive advice from industry experts 💭 The Best Practices in Annual Sustainability Reporting Webinar, hosted by the UN Global Compact Network Canada in partnership with our studio, will equip you with tangible actions from seasoned professionals to tackle emerging trends and regulatory changes confidently. Hear from Works Design’s Wesley Gee and Michael Tomasone, plus leading voices Angela Baker (Enbridge) and Maud Warner (TELUS). More information and registration details ➡️ https://lnkd.in/etjZfsrx #SustainabilityReporting #GlobalGoals

To kick off our annual #Sustainability Reporting Trends season, we are pleased to announce a new segment of our research centring on #SocialPurpose. This research demonstrates how having a clear, authentic and relevant social purpose can strengthen an organization’s culture and values and enhance how it performs, communicates and inspires others. If you’re curious how social purpose could apply to your organization, don’t miss our upcoming webinar hosted in partnership with the Canadian Purpose Economy Project, which will launch Disclosing with Purpose, the first-ever guide on purpose disclosure. The webinar will reveal how committed companies connect social purpose to their strategy, governance and performance, embedding it in their corporate communications, ESG reporting, website and social media channels. Hear compelling insights from seasoned executives and experts, including those featured in this year’s trends, including:  ➡️ Wesley Gee, Chief Sustainability Officer and Principal, Works Design  ➡️ Eric Johnson, Director of Strategic Communications, Works Design  ➡️ Remston Martis, Sustainability Consultant, Works Design  ➡️ Coro Strandberg, Chair and Co-founder, Canadian Purpose Economy Project  ➡️ Susan Todd, Author, Disclosing with Purpose  ➡️ Alain Brandon, Vice President, Sustainability, Loblaw Companies Limited  ➡️ Candace Brule, Vice President, Investor Relations, Hudbay Minerals   Share this post to spread the word, and click on the link to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/etFAUXfv #SustainabilityReporting #CorporatePurpose #SustainabilityConsulting #ESGReporting #ESG

How can companies implement sustainable procurement strategies internally and across their value chain?   For insights, we asked Works Design sustainability consultant – and sustainable procurement expert – Nisha Kulangara, MBA, Ph.D. Drawing inspiration from CBSR and HP Canada’s Sustainable Procurement Fellowship program, Nisha recommends that businesses start with the following: 💡Commitment from top leadership is critical in driving change. The messaging will cascade throughout the organization and extend to strategic value chain partners, indicating that responsible sourcing is a high priority. 🤝 Level-setting and internal buy-ins are crucial factors for implementing sustainable procurement initiatives. 📈 Meaningful engagement with suppliers to understand their capabilities and gaps will help drive strategic actions and ensure alignment between value chain partners. For more insights, read our latest blog, where Nisha explores the evolution of sustainable procurement and shares more advice for organizations looking to implement sustainable procurement strategies internally and across their value chain 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSGgu_mp #SustainableProcurement #Strategy #Consulting #SustainabilityReporting

In late June, we celebrated Diversity in Sustainability’s 4th anniversary alongside several industry leaders and budding #sustainability professionals at Arcadia Earth Toronto and Mascot Brewery! Arcadia Earth offered a multi-sensory journey, with creative art installations and cutting-edge technology to inspire us to envision a more sustainable future. And Mascot Brewery, one of Canada’s only Black-owned breweries, was the perfect spot to continue the festivities. As a proud sponsor, we extend heartfelt congratulations to Heather K. Mak (麥穎莜) and her colleagues at DiS. You’ve impacted so many people, and we’re grateful to have contributed to a fun and fulfilling evening. Here’s to many more years of progress and collaboration! #SustainabilityConsulting #DiversityInSustainability

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