Retailers are embedding sustainability best practices throughout their operations. Tackling everything from responsible global supply chain sourcing, efficient recycling, elimination of problematic plastics and significant energy consumption reduction, retailers are committed to acting proactively and collaboratively.
Retail Council of Canada works with retailers and sustainability experts to provide information concerning emerging issues and opportunities. Ready to get more involved? Learn how you can actively participate in one of RCC’s advisory committees to shape a more sustainable future for retail.
Key Issues
Sustainability News
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PFAS and Federal Plastics Registry Reporting Deadlines →
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Sustainability Resources
Commercial Source Separation and Recycling of Waste →
Stewardship Programs of Canada Database →
Shopping Bag and Single-use Plastic Regulations across Canada →
Grants & Incentives: Energy & Transportation →
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Energy Reporting →
Refrigerant Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements →
Committees
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) / Stewardship Committee (bi-weekly meetings)
The EPR/Stewardship Committee is actively engaged in advocacy efforts around extended producer responsibility and supports members with program compliance for the various recycling and stewardship programs across Canada. The committee reviews proposed regulatory changes to ensure industry’s need and concerns are front-and-center while supporting RCC volunteers and staff who sit on stakeholder and advisory/consultative bodies. Beyond this, the committee guides RCC staff in the development and presentation of RCC positions to provincial and federal governments. Join this committee
Plastics Committee (monthly meetings)
The Plastics Committee is actively engaged in monitoring single-use plastics bans across the country to support member compliance while exploring packaging and material alternatives (e.g., reusable options, compostables, etc.). The committee also focuses on best practice sharing for a range of topics, including eco-design, recycled content, and improved vendor/customer communications. Committee members help advise RCC volunteers and staff who sit on stakeholder and advisory/consultative bodies and guide RCC staff in the development and presentation of RCC positions on plastics issues to all levels of government. Join this committee
ESG & Climate Action Committee (bi-monthly meetings)
Governments around the world, including Canada’s federal government, are participating in global efforts to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5C. Moreover, ESG reporting frameworks and rating agencies have emerged as an important area for corporates to both monitor and inform. This committee is looking to help facilitate best practice sharing, monitor policies/trends, explore collaborative opportunities and develop related resources. Join this committee
Facilities Management Community (semi-annual meetings)
The Facilities Management Community is a member-led group to monitor and share regulatory developments, evolving industry challenges and opportunities, and grants/incentives while facilitating pre-competitive best practice sharing and collaboration. This group aims to elevate the profile of facilities management in C-suite and emphasize how facility managers/professionals can support the brand and overarching corporate strategy (e.g., net zero emissions/waste) while being a valuable thought partner. The community will meet semi-annually. Join this committee
Fashion and Furniture Working Group (quarterly meetings)
The fashion and furniture working group is a collaborative forum for fashion and furniture retailers to monitor regulatory developments (particularly in sustainability and responsible sourcing), develop policy, share best practices, streamline data, and direct action in the fashion/textile space. This working group will meet quarterly. Join this committee
For questions or more information contact:
Michael Zabaneh
Vice President, Sustainability
mzabaneh@retailcouncil.org