{"id":477784,"date":"2021-04-19T07:04:36","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T11:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/making-sustainability-a-priority-lowes-canada-is-recognized-as-one-of-the-countrys-greenest-employers\/"},"modified":"2021-04-19T07:04:36","modified_gmt":"2021-04-19T11:04:36","slug":"making-sustainability-a-priority-lowes-canada-is-recognized-as-one-of-the-countrys-greenest-employers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/making-sustainability-a-priority-lowes-canada-is-recognized-as-one-of-the-countrys-greenest-employers\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Sustainability A Priority: Lowe’s Canada is Recognized as One of the Country’s Greenest Employers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Canada NewsWire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n BOUCHERVILLE, QC<\/span>, April 19, 2021<\/span> \/CNW Telbec\/ –\u00a0Lowe’s Canada<\/span>, one of Canada’s<\/span> leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 470 corporate and affiliated stores under the Lowe’s, RONA, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners, is proud to be featured on the list of Canada’s<\/span> Greenest Employers 2021. Held by Mediacorp, this annual competition recognizes employers who have implemented exceptional sustainability initiatives and lead the way toward creating a culture of environmental awareness within their organizations.<\/p>\n

“Being a good corporate citizen is something we take very much to heart at Lowe’s Canada<\/span>. This is why we adopted a three-pronged sustainability commitment, which includes helping our customers to reduce the environmental impact of their projects, as well as reducing the environmental footprint of our operations. Our goal is to drive significant and impactful change throughout our network,” explained Tony Hurst<\/span>, President of Lowe’s Canada<\/span>.<\/p>\n

“From our free take-back programs for paint, batteries, and light bulbs, to our selection of over 5,000 ECO products and our recent investment of more than 24 million dollars<\/span> in energy efficiency initiatives, we are determined to implement forward-looking initiatives to leave a healthy planet to future generations,” added Jean-S\u00e9bastien Lamoureux, Vice-President, Public Affairs, Asset Protection and Sustainable Development at Lowe’s Canada<\/span>. “This desire to do the right thing echoes strongly with our associates, who take great pride and find a sense of purpose in working for a responsible employer, and knowing that their work makes a difference.”<\/p>\n

Organizations who submit an application to the contest are evaluated on four criteria:<\/p>\n