Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the following institutional funders as of February 1, 2010.
National Title Partner
Toyota Canada Inc. and its Dealerships
Headquartered in Scarborough, Ontario, TCI oversees all divisions of Toyota sales, marketing, parts, service, as well as Lexus and industrial equipment operations in Canada. TCI’s five zone offices coordinate vehicle sales, parts and service operations for Dealers in all 10 provinces and three territories. There are 233 Toyota Dealers located throughout Canada, of which 211 are exclusively Toyota, 22 are Toyota/Lexus and five are exclusively Lexus.
Toyota’s environmental responsibility is showcased in the development of the environmentally friendly Prius. Introduced in 1997, new environmental technologies made Prius the first mass-produced gasoline/electric hybrid, and has since become Toyota’s environmental ambassador. Originally launched in Canada in 2000 as a compact car, Toyota unveiled the completely redesigned 2004 model in the autumn of 2003.
Now larger, it is a mid-sized vehicle, more powerful and equipped with many more features, yet the emissions and the rate of fuel consumption have been reduced, increasing the vehicle’s overall energy efficiency. Toyota plans to release several more hybrids into the marketplace over the next few years.
Throughout Canada, Toyota prides itself in building close, cooperative relationships with a wide spectrum of individuals and organizations involved in environmental preservation including suppliers, governments and the many communities in which we live and work.
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 318 stores across Canada and employs more than 77,000 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—Home & Garden Television—continues its commitment to Evergreen. HGTV and its personalities are Canada’s most entertaining source for home ideas. Whatever the project—from large-scale renovations and landscaping to finding the perfect paint colour and stylish accessories—HGTV offers inspirational ideas to turn your home into your personal haven, indoors and out. 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, Green Force, Junk Brothers and new décor series Pure Design 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.
BMO Financial Group
BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified financial services provider offering clients a broad range of personal, commercial, corporate and institutional financial services across Canada and in the United States. As one of Canada’s largest businesses and as a responsible company that believes in the tenets of good corporate citizenship, BMO Financial Group has a key role to play in helping to ensure that Canada’s regions, towns and communities remain strong and vibrant.
At BMO Financial Group, learning is our passion. Through support to Evergreen’s Learning Grounds program, BMO Financial Group is providing teachers and students with the tools they need to create vibrant outdoor learning environments at schools across Canada.
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
Our Commitment to the Environment:
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement retailer. We help our customers build their dreams by being more than a store. The Home Depot is committed to preserving and protecting our resources. We have energy-efficient practices in all stores to permanently reduce our energy consumption. We have also implemented additional energy-saving measures in The Home Depot stores and our Store Support Centers. The Home Depot is proud to partner with a variety of environmentally focused community groups and non-profit organizations to provide financial support and education on energy conservation.
In addition to supporting environmentally focused non-profit organizations, we also mobilize our associates toward volunteer opportunities. Team Depot volunteer activities include environmental initiatives such as conservation projects, beautification efforts, community cleanups and tree plantings. We are dedicated to making communities a better place for generations to come.
$50,000–$99,999
Blakes
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), is a leading Canadian business law firm with more than 500 lawyers and offices in Canada, the United States, Europe and China. As a firm, Blakes is committed to giving back to our community and providing pro bono legal services across Canada and globally. We are very proud to be a part of the Evergreen Brick Works Project and its commitment to using green design technologies to create an innovative centre for community, culture and urban ecology.
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 programs overall, including Doors Open, the Sustainability Fair and the Green City workshop series at Evergreen Brick Works.
HSBC
HSBC Bank Canada, a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, has more than 290 offices, including over 140 bank branches, and is the leading international bank in Canada.
HSBC has a longstanding commitment to the environment, which we maintain through our everyday corporate practices; volunteer opportunities for our employees; and our charitable donations.
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.
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
Downtown Toyota
Garnier
Life Is Good Wines
Research In Motion Limited
Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc.
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