Sustainability 101: Sustainable Supply Chains

Description

Join this special event, presented as part of our Business Resiliency Programming, an initiative of The Centre for Burnaby Business Recovery and Resilience.  

Sustainable procurement is a powerful tool to transform business models and strengthen the economic resilience of communities. In this workshop you’ll have the opportunity to hear first -hand from leaders in three different sectors on the first and next steps to implementing a sustainable supply chain, and the barriers and opportunities in its implementation.
 
About the speakers:
 
Hemlock Printers | Amanda Chor is the Sustainability Specialist at Hemlock Printers. Hemlock is a multi-award-winning printer recognized in North America as a leader in innovation and sustainable printing. Hemlock is a global leader in a social purpose driven business model.
 
SPUD.ca – Michelle Austin – Sustainability Lead at SPUD.ca. Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery, or SPUD.ca. is one of the largest online grocery companies in Canada, employing over 700 people across all its markets delivering fresh, local, organic produce and groceries. With a mission of changing the world one bite at a time and passion for a sustainable food system, SPUD’s goal is to use its connection to local and organic food to help improve the places where we live and work.
 
Chandos Construction – Sanjeev Dhillon – Business Development Director at Chandos Construction. Chandos is one of North America’s most innovative and collaborative construction companies that is 100% employee owned and B Corp Certified. Their mission is to be a purpose driven company and a force for good.

Event Details
Date: Thursday April 8th
Time: 10:00 am-11:15am
Location: Online Zoom
Cost: Free for BBOT members and Non-Members
Registration: Sign-up online with your e-mail, or e-mail us or call 604-412-0100.
*Webinar details will be sent out in advance