The Vancouver Island Green Business Collective grocery certification is the first of its kind in the country and addresses common sources of waste and emissions.
The Vancouver Island Green Business Collective grocery certification is the first of its kind in the country and addresses common sources of waste and emissions including food waste, refrigeration, lighting and single-use plastics, according to the collective.
"Grocers are in the unique position to create significant change throughout the supply chain," said VIGBC program manager Jarret Klim in a news release. Incorporating social criteria such as volunteer hours for employees, action toward reconciliation with Indigenous communities, and donations to charities and non-profits are counted towards certification as well.
The list of criteria for the certification was peer-reviewed and developed as part of a 12-month working group that included interviews with industry professionals as well as partners Country Grocer, 49th Parallel Grocery and the Root Cellar.
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