Bunzl Canada Builds Sustainability Culture with “For Better” Initiative
09 Mayo 2024 - 8:04AM
Bunzl Canada today announced the results of the inaugural Bunzl for
Better branded sustainability campaign, held throughout the month
of April.
The industry-leading distributor of essential
operating supplies introduced Bunzl for Better to formalize and
expand its efforts to support and strengthen communities and the
environment in Canada. It will encompass a range of activities and
initiatives designed to positively contribute to environmental and
community sustainability, including the company’s annual “Week of
Giving”.
“Supporting our communities and reducing the impact we have on
our planet is a key focus for our organization,” said Bunzl Canada
President, John Howlett. “Bunzl for Better is a wonderful way to
pull all of our initiatives together and engage our employees, our
customers and our vendors in working together towards a better
tomorrow.”
Bunzl for Better was launched in conjunction
with Earth Month on April 1st and included three inaugural
initiatives. The first was a month-long, employee-driven effort
encouraging employees to live more sustainably through acts that
reduce emissions, limit waste, and improve the quality of our
environment. Employees submitted their sustainable acts, which
ranged from planting gardens to organizing recycling drives, and
were rewarded with Bunzl for Better t-shirts and personalized
donations through OneTreePlanted.
The second initiative was an e-commerce
promotion where Bunzl Canada donated to OneTreePlanted for each
qualifying order.
The third was a clothing drive organized by the
Canadian headquarters in Burlington, ON to divert textile waste
from landfills while supporting local families in need.
Through these initiatives, Bunzl Canada
planted over 2200 trees in Canadian forests to aid
in vital reforestation efforts. The clothing drive diverted
over 500 lbs. of textile waste from landfills and
donated them to the Compassion Society of Halton – a local charity
that connects people with clothing, food and community resources
when they need them the most.
Bunzl for Better continues to build the culture
of sustainability and community empowerment that’s so important to
Bunzl and its valued customers. Jenny Lawson, Director of Human
Resources said, “I see so many benefits to this initiative. Along
with its value of sustainability, community empowerment and
supporting our diversity and inclusion efforts, employees have an
opportunity to work together towards a unified goal. This kind of
engagement is key to our attraction and retention of top
talent.”
For more information about Bunzl Canada and
Bunzl for Better visit bunzlcanada.ca/sustainability.
About Bunzl Canada
Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca) provides the cleaning and
hygiene products and equipment, food and retail packaging, safety
products and industrial supplies which keep over 45,000 Canadian
businesses running optimally, every day. The company brings its
customers the advantage of global sourcing, product innovation and
national scale combined with responsive local service and deep
category expertise. Bunzl Canada Inc. is a division of Bunzl
Distribution USA, LLC.
About Bunzl Distribution
Bunzl Distribution USA, LLC (bunzldistribution.com),
headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is the largest division of
London-based Bunzl plc, an international distribution and
outsourcing group. With more than 100 distribution centres
throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, Bunzl
supplies a wide range of products to food processors, supermarkets,
retailers, convenience stores and other users.
Media Inquiries
Margo HunnisettVice President, Marketing &
CommunicationsBunzl Canada Inc.margo.hunnisett@bunzlcanada.ca(905)
630-3749
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