Grand & Toy Sustainability Report 2023

Enhancing connection and productivity

THROUGH ECO-CONSCIOUS WORKSPACES THAT INSPIRE

Building on a Legacy of Growth

Our commitment is to create inspiring workspaces that cater to businesses' evolving needs—as we have done for 140 years.

As a responsible corporation, we provide eco-conscious products and business solutions that help our customers and suppliers do the same. From complete business solutions to office products, we offer innovative solutions that promote human connections and productivity.

We’re here to be our customers’ partners in meeting their own sustainability goals. Because after all, our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

We have held onto our values of innovation, integrity, and accountability as we drive the next wave of growth by providing solutions that Give Work Life .

SAMIRA AMIN Director of Marketing

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Beyond our internal efforts to reduce our company’s environmental impacts, we provide our customers with environmental products and solutions to set them up for success in their own sustainability journey.

As we re-evaluated our internal operations in the wake of a post-pandemic world, Grand & Toy held steadfast and maintained our commitment to divert electronics and IT equipment from ending up in landfills.

Thanks to the diligent efforts of our IT team, electronics and equipment from closed locations were redirected to certified recycling centers. Additionally, they were re-purposed in a secure manner to support community charities for those in need. By partnering with these centers, Grand & Toy was able to dispose of e-waste in an environmentally conscious way helping to minimize the impact on the environment and reduce the amount of hazardous materials that would have otherwise ended up in landfills.

By taking these steps, we are not only reducing our carbon footprint but also hope to set an example for other businesses to follow.

Reducing our environmental impact—from how we operate to what we offer.

OF ELECTRONICS RECYCLED in 2022

Supporting greener purchases

SHADES OF GREEN

To help our customers meet their own sustainability goals and make informed purchases, our

GreenerOffice™ Rating System system rates all our green products according to environmental attributes and third-party certified ecolabels. We provide services to help customers maximize their business and sustainable practices.

GREENER PURCHASING AWARDS

Our Leadership in Greener Purchasing Awards recognizes organizations that excel in purchasing greener products and services.

Improving recycling accessibility

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TERRACYCLE CANADA

14 GREENER PURCHASING AWARDS distributed

PRINTRELEAF

Contributing to reforestation projects by tracking printing habits. Through PrintReleaf, our customers can certifiably reforest their paper consumption by planting trees where the planet needs them most.

We offer an innovative ink/toner recycling program, ThINK, designed to promote sustainability and reduce plastic waste in landfills. With ThINK, our valued customers have the opportunity to conveniently return their used ink and toner cartridges for remanufacturing or recycling purposes.

Together with our partner TerraCycle Canada we offer national recycling systems for our customers' K-cup® pods, writing utensils, PPE/safety equipment, computer accessories, and more.

106,661 UNITS OF INK AND TONER CARTRIDGES returned to be re-manufactured or recycled in 2022

We operate on the belief that business goes hand in hand with societal wellbeing.

Our community investment, humanitarian, educational, and supplier diversity programs drive our commitment to supporting our associates, communities and businesses across Canada.

Recognizing associates who go above and beyond

Each year, through our Grand & Toy Humanitarian Award Program we recognize and celebrate our associates’ contributions in their communities and their work with not-for-profit organizations they care deeply about.

$ 1,000 CONTRIBUTIONS towards each recipient’s individual philanthropic affiliation

Stepping up for those in need

Our community investment program, Step Up!, supports local communities and creates a positive impact through our commitment to health and wellness and disaster relief for the vulnerable.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

In partnership with the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Grand & Toy associates participated in the Ride for Heart to support research for heart disease and stroke. Associates rode, walked, or ran throughout the month of June to promote health and wellness in a fun, meaningful way.

153 KMS ridden, walked, and run

$ 5,000+ RAISED for the breakthrough work to beat heart disease and strokes

DISASTER RELIEF

Natural and human-caused disasters can be catastrophic with devastating effects on communities—that’s why in 2022 we continued to provide immediate assistance to those in need. Our collective response through our contributions to Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity's efforts kept pace by providing relief around the world.

$ 135,000+ WORTH OF 3M TAPE for communities in need of affordable housing and disaster mitigation

Empowering educational greatness

We support underprivileged students in their educational endeavours.

250 BACKPACKS donated to students in need

$ 5,000 WORTH OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES donated to students in need.

Our social philanthropy initiatives aim to empower vulnerable youth in Toronto by providing essential back-to-school supplies needed for a successful school year

Valuing supplier diversity

Diversifying our suppliers leads to more innovative, quality choices for our customers while supporting aboriginal-, minority-, and women-owned businesses.

We’ve partnered with national organizations such as the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) to strengthen the participation and representation of suppliers across our offerings.

Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council CAMSC

Women Business Enterprises WBE

We aim to prospect, connect and diversify our supply chain, as well as help small business owners grow and develop in the Canadian economy.

In partnership with The ODP Corporation, we’re prioritizing ESG efforts through reporting in accordance with SASB and submitting three goals with the Science Based Targets initiative.

Learn more about how we're deepening our sustainability commitment.