Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the following sponsors as of August 31, 2010.
National Title Partner
Toyota Canada Inc. and its Dealerships
For more than 10 years Toyota has partnered with Evergreen through the Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds program to distribute more than $2 million in grants to over 1,700 schools and day cares across the country. With Toyota’s support, these schools have been able to implement greening projects on their grounds, impacting over 814,000 students and 83,000 school faculty members to date – and for generations to come.
Throughout Canada, Toyota prides itself in building close, cooperative relationships with a wide spectrum of individuals and organizations involved in environmental preservation including governments and business partners in the many communities in which we live, work and play.
You can read about Toyota’s environmental programs at www.toyota.ca.
$500,000–$750,000
Fido
Fido is pleased to announce their new partnership with Evergreen. Fido is the wireless savings company that cares. Not only is Fido encouraging its customers across Canada to adopt paperless billing thereby reducing their environmental impact, proceeds from this program will support greening projects and the planting of 25,000 trees across Canada. Projects include restoring degraded public spaces, improving opportunities for open-air recreation, education and enjoyment, and improving the health and biodiversity of natural habitats in both Toronto and Vancouver.
Walmart Canada
Green Grants, a Canadian community greening program sponsored by Walmart Canada and led by Evergreen, is the largest program of its kind nationwide, providing funding to groups introducing or enhancing local community green space. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Walmart Canada operates a growing network of more than 300 stores across Canada and employs more than 80,000 Canadians. Walmart is aggressively pursuing long-term goals to be supplied by 100 per cent renewable energy, produce zero waste and sell merchandise that sustains resources and the environment.
$250,000–$499,999
HGTV
A valued partner since 1998, HGTV continues its commitment to Evergreen. HGTV and its personalities are Canada’s most entertaining source for home-related inspiration. With entertaining hosts that are the leading experts in their fields, HGTV offers clever solutions and a multitude of ideas to make any transformation remarkable. HGTV and Evergreen are a natural fit, as many of HGTV’s experts are committed to making earth-friendly choices in their design and renovation plans. Such programs as World’s Greenest Homes, Curb Appeal: The Block and The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie show viewers the beauty and simplicity of going green. Through funding and on-air support from this 24-hour specialty network, Evergreen is able to spread its message to millions of viewers and together raise national awareness about the importance of developing and preserving green spaces. To subscribe to HGTV, call your local cable, satellite, or wireless provider.
Zoom Media Inc.
Zoom Media Inc. is the largest targeted lifestyle media in Canada, comprised of over 30,000 billboards in over 4,000 establishments across 30 markets including Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Zoom reaches specific target audiences in its 8 complimentary networks including resto-bars, college and university campuses and fitness centres. Research, Event Marketing, Creative Production and Media Integration services are also provided. Zoom Media is a member of COMB and provides audited circulation of its advertising panels. Zoom is also a founding member of OMAC and board member of CODA.
Zoom Media is proud to support Evergreen's efforts to introduce and preserve nature in urban settings across the country. Zoom Media's environmental initiatives also include a fleet of hybrid cars and the use of recycled paper when printing advertising posters.
$100,000–$249,999
Back to Nature
Back to Nature is proud to sponsor Evergreen’s Stewardship and Restoration work in communities across Canada. Back to Nature’s philosophy is to keep things real, simple and delicious. We keep things real by using only the highest quality ingredients. We keep things simple by ensuring our ingredient lines are clean and understandable. And when we keep things real and simple, we can deliver the delicious taste that Nature intended.
Back to Nature also believes in being good environmental stewards. Our initiatives include using 100% recycled content in our store materials and using packaging which minimizes our carbon footprint. We have also partnered with Terracycle to upcycle all non-recyclable packaging in the nut category into new consumer products.
Canadian Gardening
Canadian Gardening and canadiangardening.com approach the subject of gardening with a lively, fresh and passionate eye to provide readers with engaging, authoritative information on all that’s new and notable in ornamental and edible plants, design, techniques, products and more. We celebrate all aspects of life in the garden.
Canadian Gardening is part of Transcontinental Media G.P., Canada’s premier publisher of special interest magazines including Canadian Home & Country. Transcontinental Media G.P. takes pride in connecting with Canadians across platforms — print, shows and digital including www.canadiangardening.com.
The Home Depot Canada
The Home Depot Canada Foundation was established in 2008 to expand The Home Depot Canada's commitment to giving back to the communities it serves. As a private, Canadian charitable organization, the Foundation is dedicated to using our skills, knowledge and resources to support affordable, sustainable housing initiatives and local neighbourhood improvement projects that incorporate environmentally responsible practices.
Since 2005, The Home Depot Canada has worked with Evergreen to provide more than 100 communities across Canada with the funding, tools, materials and volunteers needed to complete urban stewardship projects through the Rebuilding Nature Grant Program. The Home Depot associates also lead and participate in projects throughout the year to enhance community spaces through litter clean-ups, tree plantings and restoration projects.
RIM
Research In Motion® (RIM) is proud to work with Evergreen to sponsor the School Ground Greening Program in communities across Waterloo, Mississauga, Ottawa, Halifax and Fredericton. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and is committed to philanthropic efforts and volunteer opportunities for employees in the community.
RIM is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. RIM is proud to celebrate over 25 years of innovation and 10 years of BlackBerry® products and services. RIM helps users around the globe stay connected to the people and information that matters most. The global success of BlackBerry products and services is driven by the excellence of RIM employees, quality, technology and partnerships.
Starbucks Coffee Canada
Starbucks is proud to have supported Evergreen for the past seven years. This year marks a new level of partnership and we are excited to be working with Evergreen to raise awareness of its Stewardship and Restoration program and to encourage volunteers and communities to get involved in local greening activities across the country through the Starbucks and Evergreen Pledge to do some Green initiative.
As part of our Shared Planet™ commitment, Starbucks is engaged in various initiatives and partnerships across Canada and around the globe – with a focus on environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing and community investments. For more information, please visit www.starbucks.com/sharedplanet.
$50,000–$99,999
Blakes
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), is a leading Canadian business law firm with more than 550 lawyers and offices across Canada, as well as in the United States, the United Kingdom, China and the Gulf Region. Blakes is committed to giving back to our community and providing pro bono legal services across Canada and globally. Today, Blakes is proud to say it has one of the largest pro bono programs in Canada. We are very proud to support Evergreen and help bring nature back to cities across Canada.
Burt’s Bees
Burt’s Bees is a leading manufacturer in natural personal care with over 150 Earth-friendly products, including face care, body care, hair care, lip care, personal wash, men’s grooming, baby care and outdoor remedies. Burt’s Bees has a rich tradition in corporate social responsibility and stands for The Greater Good, with all their products having the highest levels of natural ingredients, nature-safe processes, and environmentally sensitive packaging. Burt’s Bees is thrilled to support Evergreen’s Stewardship & Restoration program, the Doors Open community festival and the home for the bees at Evergreen Brick Works.
General Mills
General Mills' goal is to be among the most socially responsible food companies in the world.
Established in 1954, General Mills Canada Corporation is based in Mississauga, Ontario. The company is best known for the many quality brands enjoyed by Canadian consumers each day. The company's flagship brand is Cheerios*. General Mills also makes Nature Valley*, Betty Crocker*, Pillsbury*, Green Giant*, and Old El Paso* products.
General Mills is proud of our ongoing partnership with Evergreen. Together we are transforming urban landscapes and helping to reconnect people with nature across the country.
*Trademarks/Marques Déposée of/de General Mills or its affiliates
HSBC
The Evergreen Common Grounds program, sponsored by HSBC Bank Canada, gives Canadians the opportunity to participate in restoring and sustaining nature in their communities. HSBC Bank Canada, a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, has more than 260 offices, including over 140 bank branches, and is the leading international bank in Canada. HSBC believes in investing in the future, which is why they contribute the majority of their charitable giving to educational and environmental organizations.
Nabob
At the Nabob Coffee Company, we just happen to think coffee tastes great when it's sustainably grown. Over 25 million people depend on growing coffee for their livelihood, so making widespread improvements in working conditions, healthcare and education is important. That's why Nabob Coffee blends contain up to 60% Rainforest Alliance Certified™ coffee beans. Rainforest Alliance Certified farms help to ensure ecosystems are protected, and workers are paid decent wages. It's part of our commitment to a great cup of coffee. Nabob Coffee is proud to sponsor Evergreen’s efforts to protect and restore natural habitats in communities across Canada.
Nestlé Purina Canada
At Nestlé Purina Canada, we have a long standing commitment to environmental sustainability. Through the 2010 "Paws for the Planet" campaign we are pleased to support Evergreen’s Common Grounds Program to help enhance and restore green spaces across Canada.
Through key initiatives, Purina supports sustainable development and the application of sound business practices that will help preserve resources for the long-term.
Nestlé Purina PetCare is a leading pet care company and manufacturer of quality and nutritious pet food brands. Our promise, “Your Pet, Our Passion”, and the creation of PAWSWAY Pet Discovery Centre, reflects our commitment to pets and responsible pet care.
Unilever Canada
Unilever Canada is a diversified consumer products company that produces a wide range of food, home and personal care products. Unilever’s brands include Sunlight, Dove, Lipton and Becel. Unilever’s activities are intimately linked with safe water supplies. Almost all its products need water either for their production or for consumers’ use. Water is a shared resource and its care requires all sectors of society to work together for its protection. Unilever supports projects that aim to preserve Canadian rivers, lakes and wetlands.
$25,000–$49,999
$10,000–$24,999
Cascades Tissue Group
ChariTREE Foundation
Jantzi-Sustainalytics
Life Is Good Wines
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc.
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