Canada's convenience industry is filled with inspiring and innovative examples of companies and individuals making a positive impact in myriad ways. To shine a light on these commendable efforts, Convenience Store News Canada this year launched the Impact Awards, which recognize initiatives introduced by retailers, suppliers, distributors and industry partners that are making a meaningful difference in a range of important areas, from helping the plant to championing diversity, equity & inclusion, and community service.
Nominations opened in May and closed at the end of August, generating amazing engagement.
From uniforms made of recycled materials to saving bees, sourcing responsible cocoa, planting trees, caring for caregivers, investing in eco-friendly coffee cups, preserving historical buildings, reducing waste, making sure people don’t go hungry and taking a stand in the name of the greater good, this industry is full of amazing companies doing good for their people, communities and the planet. These efforts deserve a spotlight.
Convenience Store News Canada is thrilled to present 20 inaugural 2022 Impact Awards winners and share their inspiring stories: We strongly believe actions big and small have a key role to play in making this world a better place.
Click on company names for their full story and photos.
SUSTAINABILITY
Hillside Shop & Save
Imperial Tobacco Canada, Vuse
JTI-Macdonald Inc., Julie Chan
Kind Snacks
Mondelēz International
Parkland Corporation
Shell Canada
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Canadian Tire Gas+
Imperial Tobacco Canada
JTI-Macdonald Corp., Jade Osagie
COMMUNITY SERVICE/LOCAL IMPACT/GIVING BACK
Alimentation Couche-Tard
Blast-Off Fireworks
Convenience Industry Council of Canada
Greenergy Retail Canada
Guru Organic Energy
ITWAL Limited
JTI-Macdonald Corp., Manya Konneke
Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation
Petro-Canada Georgetown
Rabba Fine Foods
Click here to read about the inspiring efforts and initiatives across the industry.