Sustainability

Since the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2016, governments around the world have been looking long and hard at ways to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. From investments in renewable en...Learn More

Using public procurement to advance a circular economy to achieve low carbon economies, eliminate waste, support local business, create sustainable jobs, and reduce costs....Learn More

In the Smart Packaging course, we dive into the rapidly growing market for active and intelligent packaging, enabled by Flexible and Hybrid Electronics (FHE). While this course is non-technical, it wi...Learn More

The food-retail industry takes the loss and waste of food very seriously. Wasted food is a cost to business, and is a contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Together with a few product manufac...Learn More

British Columbia’s new Organic Certification Regulation came into effect September 1, 2018. RCC sought clarification of the new Regulation and the BC Ministry of Agriculture issued a new Guideline d...Learn More

Developing and implementing sustainable practices within retail operations is an ongoing initiative for all retailers coast-to-coast. As a national grocery retailer with more than 1,500 locations acro...Learn More

ATTENTION RCC Members, The PEI government has given Royal Assent to the updated / final version of Bill 114 – the Plastic Bag Reduction Act. The bill is finally online and can be seen at the followi...Learn More

The Government of Alberta has determined that the used oil materials recycling program, currently managed by the Alberta Used Oil Management Association (AUOMA), will be amalgamated into the Alberta R...Learn More

In today’s environmentally-conscious world, retailers are scrutinizing all aspects of their supply chain activities more than ever before. Managing the transportation side is a key focus for supplie...Learn More

For RCC’s landing page on Responsible sourcing, please click here. Collaborative initiatives Sustainable Apparel Coalition Global Social Compliance Programme Fair Factories Clearinghouse Busines...Learn More