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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Oversee Product Sustainability by supporting Merchandising Management and Strategic Partnerships to deliver the business’s key priority to source responsibly and ethically. Develop and maintain supplier risk assessment process and monitor supplier responses to ensure alignment with our Supplier Code of Conduct. Support the business to execute the responsible sourcing strategy and the delivery of the roadmap to ensure that the most environmentally impactful materials used in our business come from certified and/or sustainable sources. Maintain sustainable edit portfolio and review/assess criteria, eligibility forms and third-party certifications from brands. Work in collaboration with Buyers to engage brands and review/assess sustainable product offering as part of sustainable edit portfolio. Manage strategic partnerships related to product and materials sustainability and responsible sourcing. Develop materials to support ongoing brand conversations and new Buyer onboarding. Report on monthly sustainability metrics for internal and external reporting. Keep abreast of legislation, industry trends and best practices as it relates to product and materials sustainability and sourcing.

Volunteer role , Board of Directors for EcoSource Charity. Provide guidance on environmental stewardship in the community empowering students to learn about the environment and engaging youth to make a positive impact in the community.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Develop and evaluate Environmental Management Systems (EMS) for facility operations and embed sustainability practices for key Clients. Perform Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance (EHS) Audits. Work with Clients to develop sustainability strategy and lead implementation with department heads to develop key metrics and KPIs that measure sustainability progress. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop sustainability reporting and communications. Providing EHS regulatory compliance support services. Develop and execute EHS training (compliance and management system focused). Develop, implement and audit Quality (ISO 9001), Environment (ISO 14001) and/or Health & Safety Management Systems.

Mississauga On

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) : Lead the sustainability initiatives across Canada with focus on Community, Environment, Ethics and Diversity & Inclusion. Developed CSR Company Report.Lead the Corporate ISO Registrations for 9001 (Quality) & 14001 (Environment).Oversee Regulatory Programs to ensure regulatory compliance is maintained with Health Canada.Involved with Staples Global teams on Community and Environment to drive alignment.Maximize employee engagement to drive Sustainability / Green Teams Initiatives.Thought Leadership: Speaker / Panelist at various National Sustainability Conferences.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Greater Toronto Area, Canada