Sustainability Report 2024
Helping create eco-conscious workplaces that inspire. Together, we’re turning things around.
Keeping our customers ahead of the curve for over 140 years.
At Grand & Toy, we continue to uphold our sustainability commitments by embracing the principles of responsible corporate citizenship. This unwavering dedication to environmental stewardship and social responsibility, along with our focus on driving operational efficiencies reinforces our position as a trusted partner for our customers in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Science-Based Targets for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
In 2023, in collaboration with our parent company, The ODP Corporation, we successfully earned validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for our targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This milestone is a testament to our sustained progress in sustainability and tackling climate change.
Monitoring our emissions against these targets allows us to make informed decisions, aligning with the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
2030 NEAR-TERM TARGETS
in absolute GHG emissions from a 2019 base year. REDUCTION in GHG emissions from downstream transportation and use of sold products. REDUCTION PER UNIT by spend, will have science-based emissions targets by 2027. OF SUPPLIERS
We’re on track to fulfill our 2030 climate change commitments. 36% reduction from 2019
MTCO2e 21% reduction from 2019
MTCO2e
47% of suppliers have set/are committed to setting targets
Our Solutions For The Planet.
Limiting Waste, Disposing Smarter:
60% Waste diverted from landfills company-wide.
Sustainable Packaging:
Implemented recyclable air pillows, courier envelopes made from 100% recycled material and corrugate boxes made from 85% post-consumer waste.
Driving Less, Delivering More:
Decreased fuel consumption by 9%.
Reduced the number of deliveries by consolidating orders and optimizing routes.
GreenerOffice Product Assortment:
27% of products with green attributes made up total sales of over 26%.
VALUING SUPPLIER DIVERSITY
We aim to seek out, connect and diversify our supply chain, as well as help small business owners grow and develop in the Canadian economy. Diversifying our suppliers leads to more innovative choices for our customers, while supporting Indigenous, minority and women-owned businesses.
That’s why we have partnered with CAMSC.
Our Solutions For Customers.
Helping Businesses Achieve Their Sustainability Goals
GreenerOffice™ program and eco-rating system classifies products according to their environmental attributes and third-party ecolabels.
Light Green
For products with at least one meaningful green attribute/ecolabel.
Mid Green
For products with a high level of one or more meaningful green attribute/ecolabels.
Dark Green
For products with the highest level of one or more meaningful green attribute/ecolabels.
We’ve got programs to help you reduce waste.
CELEBRATING SUCCESS
Every year, we celebrate, recognize and award our customers for theircommitment to buying responsibly.
Our qualifying criteria include:
✓ Purchases over $50K
✓ Best in overall sector based on % of greener purchases
✓ Product purchases across multiple categories Did you know?
ThINK program allows the return of used ink and toner cartridges to be responsibly remanufactured or recycled.
TerraCycle® Zero
Waste Box™ provides storage, shipping, and recycling for hardto-recycle items.
PrintReleaf measures your paper footprint and contributes to global reforestation projects.
FIND OUT MORE about our solutions for our Customers
4,663 kg of technology and electronics recycled in partnership with Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) Canada.
Interested? Email Us.
Support For People
Supporting Workforce Diversity & Learning
towards learning and development.
Our vibrant and diverse workforce stands at the core of our success. Our commitment to diversity aligns with ESG values and shapes our culture of inclusion and innovation. By embracing different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, we fuel creativity, growth, and mutual success.
Investing In Our Future Leaders
invested in scholarships, empowering our associates and their dependents to pursue post-secondary education and achieve their academic dreams since the program started in 2007.
Strengthening Community
LOCAL FOCUS
This year, we were thrilled to introduce our new Community Engagement Strategy, designed with our associates in mind. Based on the valuable feedback gathered from our survey, we recognized a strong desire for associates to play a more impactful role in creating positive changes in communities where they live and work. Through our focused efforts on community well-being and mentorship, we will strive to uplift and empower those around us, thereby creating a lasting impact that extends beyond the work we do.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Grand & Toy, we believe in the power of community empowerment. Our priority is to enable community engagement and support philanthropic initiatives that have a direct and tangible impact in the local communities where we operate, and where our associates and customers live.
238 kg
FIND OUT MORE about our support for our People raised for wildfire disaster relief in 2023
$12,500 of textile waste diverted – Corporate campaign
Prosperity
Together, the ODP Corporation’s governance framework and our Code of Ethical Behavior drive our actions and guide our company’s strategic direction. They serve as our moral compass, ensuring ethical decision-making and reinforcing our commitment to doing what is right — for our planet and our people.
Find out more about:
Compliance & Security
Digital Security
Governance Structure
Our financial reporting released by our parent company, The ODP Corporation.