We’re excited to announce that The Co-operators will continue to have an IMPACT! through 2011. The Co-operators believes that achieving sustainability requires a multi-disciplinary approach, a broad social commitment and the energy and passion of youth. That’s why IMPACT!  The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership will continue to run the comprehensive program focused on [...]

Corporate Knights, an organization that promotes socially responsible entrepreneurship, announced today that The Co-operators Group Limited has been ranked number two among the 50 Best Corporate Citizens in Canada. The criteria used to determine ranking included: the health and quality of an employer’s pension, the diversity of its Board of Directors and senior management, executive [...]

One of the sponsors for the IMPACT! Conference, the Ontario Natural Food Co-op, is now sponsoring another youth initiative!

The Youth for Sustainability Challenge wants to engage Canadian youth under 25 to take action towards a sustainable future. How does it work? You must submit your idea before August 31, 2010. Once your idea has been reviewed, it will be posted for public voting. If your idea is voted into the top 20, you could be eligible for up to $10,000 in funding!

For more information please visit http://www.youth4sustainability.com/

Hot on the heels of being named among Canada’s “Green 30”, The Co-operators shares the secrets to its sustainability success in its 2009 Sustainability Report. Highlights include: Carbon footprint reduction of 12% since 2007 through energy efficiency improvements in 9 corporate offices; 6,000 hours of video conferencing; converting its vehicle fleet to more fuel-efficient models [...]

To coincide with Earth Day, Maclean’s and Canadian Business magazines announced this year’s ‘Green 30’ list – a recognition of employers’ commitment to environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Several members of The Co-operators group of companies are represented on “The Green 30″ list.  The Co-operators, based in Guelph, Ontario, which includes co-operative holding company The [...]

On March 16th, renowned author and activist Dr. David Suzuki held an exclusive, interactive discussion with IMPACT! alumni. Here’s the video broadcast of the candid, passionate and inspiring encounter.

Launching a workshop called: Meaningful Work: Green Jobs + Social Innovation Retreat. Working towards eliminating plastic bags from Lennoxville, Quebec. Developing a Sustainability Speaker Series, a sustainable food project and saving the Organic Agriculture Major at the University of Guelph – just a few of the projects undertaken by IMPACT! Alumni. From 24-27th, 2009, 180 young Canadians [...]

Ever return from an inspiring conference only to lose momentum when your routine imposes itself again? IMPACT! The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership strives to keep alumni informed, connected and inspired. That’s why we created an exclusive series of webinars.  Check-out our inaugural webinar with Anouk Bertner, Emerging Leaders Manager, The Natural Step Canada. [...]

Tired but inspired, a group of 180 young Canadians students left the University of Guelph campus at the end of IMPACT! The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership on September 27th. Over the course of the 3 days, their agenda included work with academics, industry leaders and each other, and inspiring keynote presentations from David [...]

92% of students and entry-level hires seek an environmentally-friendly company (MonsterTRAK.com, 2007) 40% of MBA graduates rated corporate social responsibility as an “extremely” or “very” important company reputation measure (Hill & Knowlton, 2008) Young people care deeply about sustainability. That’s why in September of 2009, 180 university and college students from across Canada assembled in [...]