Increase the environmental sustainability of your workplace through an innovative employee-driven process. Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) is working with the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation and Environment Canada on a project to foster environmental champions in the workplace. We are looking for 5-6 medium-sized companies (25-350 employees) across Canada to participate in this pilot project. Why get involved? Not only will your organization be improving its environmental performance but it will also receive: ” Support while conducting an environmental assessment. ” Enhanced profile as an environmental champion & community leader. ” Staff sustainability training that will encourage internal support for sustainability in the long-term. ” Stronger employee relationships. ” $15,000 of consulting and training for only $2,500. What is the process? CBSR will work with your staff to: ” Understand what sustainability is and how it relates to your business. ” Train a team of staff to perform a self-assessment of your operations through an innovative dialogue process. ” Develop an action plan based on the assessment results. How does it work? The process begins in May 2004 and wraps up in the fall of 2004: ” Initial session with trainer and staff (_ day). ” Training session involving your team of environmental champions (_ day). ” Information gathering throughout summer and fall by champions. ” Wrap-up session with trainer and employee team (_ day). If you are interested in participating or if you know of any companies that might be, please contact us for more information: Lisa Princic, Small Business Program Manager Canadian Business for Social Responsibility Ste 620-220 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V6B 2M9 604 323-2714 SME@cbsr.ca
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