Sustainability Pledge

Sustainable Guelph: Our Commitment

We know ...

It is in the best interest of our community to strive for economic, social, and environmental sustainability.

We won't always get it right the first time, and as we learn from our experiences, our approach to sustainability will change.

Different sectors approach sustainability differently.

We believe ...

Collaboration, cooperation, and commitment are essential and possible.

The whole community has a stake in sustainability. Citizens, businesses, governments, not-for-profit organizations, and educators must all work together with mutual trust, a shared sense of purpose, and a willingness to change.

Sustainability is everyone's business and is good for business.

Social, environmental and economic sustainability improves profitability, productivity, and competitiveness, and attracts talent and investment. We can't afford to be unsustainable.

A more sustainable world is our legacy to future generations.

The Earth's resources are finite and if we don't make changes now, life as we know it will not be the same for our children and grandchildren.

We will ...

Position our community/organization to prosper.

We will strive to provide good opportunities for our people by encouraging innovation, entrepreneurship, and diversification.

Support the members of our community/organization.

We will promote health, safety, wellness, inclusion, education and training.

Use resources wisely and minimize waste.

Our community [organization] will show leadership in energy and water conservation, waste reduction, the protection of natural areas and farmland, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Share what we know.

As champions for sustainability in our community we will create networks to share our experiences and resources.

Measure our progress.

We will develop metrics that are relevant to our own business activities, and report on our contributions to these sustainability measures.

Are you committed to Sustainability? Click the checkbox on the Submit Story form to show your support!