The 2011 GLOBE Awards Winners

The GLOBE Foundation is pleased to congratulate the winners of the 2011 GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence:

For information on the finalists, visit the 2011 Finalists page.

THE CORPORATE AWARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE | top

Whether through expansion, acquisition, or a change in strategic focus, corporations are seeking ways to meet global environmental challenges while maintaining and enhancing shareholder value. This award will be presented to a Canadian corporation with a proven record of environmental stewardship that has materially contributed to economic competitiveness through a commitment to environmental excellence that is integrated with a corporate-wide approach to sustainability.

Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Walmart Canada operates a growing network of more than 300 stores across Canada and employs 82,000 Canadians. Each of Walmart Canada's stores carries close to 80,000 different products ranging from apparel and home decor to electronics and grocery, plus specialty services such as pharmacies, garden centres, tire and lube express auto centres and vision centres. Walmart has committed to reducing its impact on the environment with a goal to be supplied 100% by renewable energy, to generate zero waste and to supply products that sustain people and the environment.

Finalists for this category were:

• Canadian Tire Corp.
• Frito Lay Canada
• Walmart Canada

THE AWARD FOR BEST CONSUMER PRODUCT | top

Thousands of products have come to market in the past few years claiming to be 'green', but how "end-to-end" ecologically friendly are they? This award will be presented to a Canadian company or group of companies that has/have developed a product or line of products that are demonstrably environmentally friendly; from cradle to cradle. It could be a sustainable alternative to a conventional product or a brand new entry into the consumer marketplace or anything in between; whatever the product, the total ecological or social benefits should be apparent and verifiable.

Tetra Pak is the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with its customers and suppliers, it provides safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 170 countries around the world. With almost 22,000 employees based in over 85 countries, including 74 personnel in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, Tetra Pak believes in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business.  Its motto, "PROTECTS WHAT'S GOOD™," reflects its vision to make food safe and available, everywhere.

Mariclaro Canada Inc. is a Toronto based sustainable design company that focuses on fashion and accessories made from industrial waste material. From bags made of car upholstery to jackets made from exploded airbags, earrings from 8mm film and bike tubes, we design high quality eco-fashion and accessories. Mariclaro designs are all handmade in Toronto. We think it is important to demonstrate that it is possible to create functional and aesthetically appealing goods from waste material. We offer products that are made locally by hand in a socially responsible manner and are characterized by high quality.

Finalists for this category were:

• FortisBC
• Mariclaro Canada Inc.
• RONA
• Tetra Pak Canada Inc.

THE AWARD FOR BEST GREEN RETAILING PRACTICES| top

Many stakeholders in retail industries are adopting 'green' business practices, processes and products. This is shifting production and demand in the entire value chain and has the potential to affect change on a massive scale. Although the performance of buildings and infrastructure can be measured through LEED ratings and other recognized certifications, a number of other end-to-end 'green' practices can go unnoticed by the consumers - these practices can include minimizing carbon emissions through supply-chain management, implementing procurement policies that reward sustainable suppliers, reducing packaging and material consumption, etc. This award will be presented to a company with a retail presence in Canada that has excelled in the execution of end-to-end sustainable practices and has measured improvements of the environmental performance of their retail operations.

The Beer Store (TBS) is Ontario's primary beer distribution and sales channel. TBS sells 350 beer brands in 440 retail locations and distributes beer to over 17,000 licensees and over 800 other retail partners. TBS' world renowned packaging take-back system diverts half a million tonnes of packaging each year. Of that, over 300 thousand tonnes of glass bottles are refilled (reuse), and all other bottles, cans, and secondary packaging that are recycled. TBS' environmental stewardship is guided by the principle of continuous improvement. Each year TBS strives to recover more packaging, create fewer emissions and conserve energy in its operations.

Finalists for this category were:

• RONA
• The Beer Store
• Walmart Canada

THE AWARD FOR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND APPLICATION | top

Increasingly today, new and innovative technologies are being developed and applied to solve pressing environmental problems. This award will be presented to a company or group of companies that have demonstrated outstanding technical ingenuity in the development and/or application of an innovative technology with a significant environmental application. This technology will have a proven track record through commercialization.

Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. designs, builds and sells a new generation of water treatment systems - a nutrient recovery solution that creates value from waste by removing nutrients from wastewater and transforming them into revenue-generating, environmentally-friendly commercial fertilizer. Along with helping wastewater treatment facilities reduce operating costs and meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations, Ostara's proprietary Pearl® Nutrient Recovery Process recovers and transforms critical nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen into Crystal Green®, a slow-release fertilizer that Ostara markets and sells, providing cost savings and a new stream of revenue for municipalities.

Finalists for this category were:

• AbitibiBowater
• Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc.
• Trojan Technologies

THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY | top

As the hub of industry and innovation, cities have become the economic engines of society. Liveable, vibrant and sustainable cities are rising to the top of the competitive ladder through their ability to attract talent and investment. A key 'building block' for such world class cities is the planning and practice of urban sustainability in City form, building design and economic systems. This award will be presented to a local government, private sector company or consortium which has developed and applied outstanding urban sustainability principles.

BC Housing is the provincial Crown agency responsible for the creation and operation of a full spectrum of housing options for those most in need in British Columbia. We serve those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, frail seniors, people with mental illnesses and addictions, women and children fleeing abusive relationships, and others who face challenges in finding affordable housing. BC Housing is committed to becoming a leader in North America in developing and managing environmentally sustainable social housing.

Finalists for this category were:

• BC Housing Management Commission
• The City of Calgary Fire Department
• Vancouver Convention Centre

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