CIRA participated in Lets Bike Month (Letsbike.ca) logging 1,206.8 KM and averting 154 KG GHG
CIRA launched a Sustainable Procurement Guide for all staff. It\\\\\\\'s a trusted resource for making environmentally-conscious choices that make a positive impact. We also created a quick guide to get started making a difference with every purchase.
CIRA begins work with Canada-based carbon solutions management provider, Ostrom Climate, to bring our Environmental Sustainability Strategy to the next level
The CIRA Green Team collected employee personal electronic waste for safe recycling through recyclemyelectronics.ca
CIRA begins workshops, project selection support, and purchase cycle consulting with Canada-based Kaskada Carbon. This collaboration developed an Offset Strategy including requirements and due diligence consistent with verified standards.
CIRA offers staff a Volunteer Day each fiscal. This year, the Green Team collaborated with foretcapitaleforest.ca and volunteered at their National Tree Day community planting event.
CIRA participated in Lets Bike Month (Letsbike.ca) logging 1,918 KM and averting 489 KG GHG
The CIRA Green Team donated $200 and 3 large boxes of clothing to Dress For Success Ottawa National Capital Region. We also donate clothing to the University of Ottawa Free Store. It\\\\\\\'s a great way help out community members while diverting from landfills.
CIRA created a chat space for employees to arrange carpooling for office commuting, business travel, and more.
CIRA hosted a lunch & learn workshop from https://evexperience.ca/ . An education program to answer questions about electric cars, rebates, charging, winter driving, and anything else our participants want to know about driving an electric vehicle, including test drives.
CIRA participated in Lets Bike Month (Letsbike.ca) logging 1,228 KM and averting 313.32 KG GHG
The pandemic has taught everyone the importance of connection and flexibility and CIRA wants to empower employees to incorporate these tenets into their daily work lives. Employees work from the CIRA office for a minimum of seven “IRL days” per month to enable collaboration, creativity and CIRA-wide team building.
Became a member of Ottawa Green Business Online https://www.envirocentre.ca/green-your-business/your-green-business-program/ for 1 year
CIRA hosted a Hybrid Workshop delivered by an experienced commuter cyclist providing staff with tips and advice on general bike operation and common traffic scenarios. Provided by www.envirocentre.ca/.
Our Green Team organized a sale to re-use outdated branded swag with $1230 CAD in proceeds donated Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS).
The CIRA head office offers an underground electric vehicle charging station.
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