The Government of Canada is interested in gaining a greater understanding of the extent to which sustainability is advanced through industry associations in Canada and how it can support associations in the promotion of sustainability and CSR among their members. This report documents how industry associations are currently promoting sustainability and CSR and points to strengths and opportunities for improvement. The report also proposes sustainability roadmaps for industry associations and government interested in helping Canadian companies on their sustainability journeys.
The study findings presented in this report are based on reviews of publicly available information (e.g., association websites), and personal interviews with seven industry associations (selected for inclusion based on their significance to Canada’s economy) and fourteen member companies (two from each industry association as recommended by the association). It is important to note that the study was not meant to evaluate industry associations or member
companies on their uptake of sustainability.
TOP RELATED KEYWORDS