TORONTO, April 16, 2024 /CNW/ – If your organization wants to become more sustainable, start by listening to the employees who are most passionate about taking care of the planet. That’s the message from this year’s Canada’s Greenest Employers, announced this morning by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers project.

“The common thread that runs through this year’s winners is that they listen to the employees who care most about implementing green initiatives and encourage them to lead the conversation,” says Chantel Watkins, assistant editor at Mediacorp. “By giving a voice to local champions, the staff members who are most passionate about the environment get the ball rolling on workplace initiatives that can make a significant difference.”

The Canada’s Greenest Employers competition is unique in that sustainability initiatives often cause a ripple effect far beyond the winners’ workplaces. At most employers, these initiatives are launched by employees who are highly engaged with green practices and policies.  A new program might start from a simple suggestion, such as instituting a ‘reuse first’ policy in the workplace to ensure as many items as possible are upcycled or sourced from recycled materials. From there, ripples from the policy bring similar changes to suppliers and customers, who discover that a more sustainable solution is possible. Employees also discuss the new green policies with one another and family members, which inspires employers in other industries and regions to implement similar initiatives.

“There are always questions when it comes to sustainability and the adoption of greener practices and policies” adds Richard Yerema, executive editor of the project. “By tapping into their most valuable resource, their people, employers can easily identify the areas most in need of attention. Whether they’re brewing beer, manufacturing automobiles, or managing a nationwide accounting firm, local champions often lead the way by recommending and implementing the small incremental steps that create greener workplaces.”

Now in its 17^th year, Canada’s Greenest Employers is an editorial competition that recognizes the employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness. Winning employers, selected by editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, are evaluated using four main criteria: (1) unique environmental initiatives or programs they have developed; (2) whether they have been successful in reducing their own environmental footprint; (3) whether their employees are involved in these programs and contribute unique skills; and (4) whether the environmental initiatives have become part of an employer’s public identity, attracting new employees and customers.

Founded in 1992, Mediacorp Canada Inc. is the nation’s largest publisher of employment periodicals. Since 1999, the Toronto-based publisher has managed the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, which includes 19 regional and special-interest editorial competitions that reach millions of Canadians annually through a variety of magazine and newspaper partners, including The Globe and Mail. Mediacorp sites reach over 2.6 million Canadians each year, including its Eluta.ca job search engine that lets job-seekers find new job postings and learn what the nation’s best employers are offering.

The full list of Canada’s Greenest Employers (2024) was announced today in a special magazine published by Mediacorp Canada Inc. and distributed online in The Globe and Mail. Detailed ‘reasons for selection’ for each of this year’s winners, as well as stories and photos of their initiatives, were released today by the editors and are accessible via the competition homepage.

Join the discussion about today’s announcement on social media:
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SOURCE Mediacorp Canada Inc.

For further information: Stephanie Leung, Editor, stephanie.leung@mediacorp.ca

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VANCOUVER, February 13, 2024 – Job-seekers across British Columbia are looking for employers that make a meaningful difference in their communities – and employers are responding with innovative programs that make a positive local impact. The best of these initiatives were recognized today as BC’s Top Employers (2024) were announced in a special magazine copublished by the Vancouver Sun and Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers project.

“There’s a dated assumption that meaningful work comes at a cost,” says Richard Yerema, executive editor of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. “Caring for your people isn’t counter to running a successful organization, it’s key. And what better proposition to attract talented individuals than to offer progressive benefits along with the ability to have a positive impact on the broader community.”

This year’s winners are drawn from a diverse set of industries, from software to engineering and the public sector, which reflect the province’s overall economy. Among the winners are organizations that are purpose-driven themselves – such as Covenant House, a provider of housing and support services to youth facing homelessness, and United Way British Columbia, a not-for-profit organization that supports people in need.

“Many of this year’s winners are keenly aware that at the root of their success as organizations is the wellbeing of their employees,” says Kristina Leung, managing editor of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. “Whether it’s enhancing coverage for mental health care or increasing paid time off to enable employees to spend more time with loved ones, this year’s winners understand that taking care of employees is a central part of every decision their organizations make.”

Now in its 19th year, BC’s Top Employers is a special designation that recognizes the British Columbia employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Editors at Mediacorp review employers on eight criteria, which have remained consistent since the project’s inception: (1) Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement. The editors publish detailed ‘reasons for selection’ for these criteria, providing transparency in the selection of winners and a catalogue of best practices for employers and job-seekers alike. The 2 competition is open to any employer with their head office or principal place of business located within British Columbia.

Founded in 1992, Mediacorp Canada Inc. is the nation’s largest publisher of employment periodicals. Since 1999, the Toronto-based publisher has managed the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, which includes 19 regional and special-interest editorial competitions that reach millions of Canadians annually through a variety of magazine and newspaper partners, including The Globe and Mail and Vancouver Sun. Mediacorp also operates Eluta.ca, one of Canada’s largest job search engines, used by millions of job-seekers annually to find new job postings and discover what the nation’s best employers are offering.

The full list of BC’s Top Employers (2024) was announced today in a special magazine published with the Vancouver Sun. Detailed ‘reasons for selection’ for each of this year’s winners, as well as hundreds of additional stories and photos about their initiatives, were released today by the editors and are accessible via the competition homepage.

Further information:

Stephanie Leung, Editor, stephanie.leung@mediacorp.ca

BC’s Top Employers

2024 Winners

Acuitas Therapeutics, Inc., Vancouver

Advanced Solutions, Victoria

Alida Inc., Vancouver

AME Group, Victoria

Arrow Transportation Systems Inc., Vancouver

Ausenco Engineering Canada Inc., Burnaby

BC Assessment, Victoria

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Vancouver

BC Energy Regulator, Fort St. John

BC Financial Services Authority / BCFSA, Vancouver

BC Housing Management Commission, Burnaby

BC Hydro, Vancouver

BC Infrastructure Benefits Inc. / BCIB, Vancouver 3

BC Pension Corp., Victoria

BC Public Service, Victoria

BC Transit, Victoria

Best Buy Canada Ltd., Vancouver

Binary Stream Software Inc., Burnaby

Black & White Zebra Industries Inc., Vancouver

Boughton Law Corporation, Vancouver

British Columbia Automobile Association / BCAA, Burnaby

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. / BC Ferries, Victoria

British Columbia Institute of Technology / BCIT, Burnaby

British Columbia Investment Management Corp. / BCI, Victoria

British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch, Burnaby

British Columbia Lottery Corporation / BCLC, Kamloops

British Columbia Utilities Commission, Vancouver

Burnaby, City of, Burnaby

Canfor Corporation, Vancouver

Capilano University, North Vancouver

Century Group Lands Corp., New Westminster

Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia / CPABC, Vancouver

CityWest, Prince Rupert

Clio, Burnaby

College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, The, Vancouver

Community Living BC, Vancouver

Concert Properties Ltd., Vancouver

Copperleaf Technologies Inc., Vancouver

Coquitlam, City of, Coquitlam

Covenant House Vancouver, Vancouver

Delta Police Department, Delta

Dexcom Canada, Co., Burnaby

Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel Inc., Vancouver

DLA Piper (Canada) LLP, Vancouver

Douglas College, New Westminster

DP World Canada Inc., Burnaby

Engineers and Geoscientists BC, Burnaby

First Credit Union, Powell River

First Nations Finance Authority, Westbank

First West Credit Union, Langley

FortisBC Inc., Surrey

Fresh Prep Foods Inc., Vancouver

Full Circle Studio, Burnaby

Grosvenor Canada Ltd., Vancouver

Hatfield Consultants LLP, North Vancouver

Houle Electric Limited, Burnaby

Hudson Pacific Properties, Vancouver

ICBC / Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, North Vancouver

Interfor Corp., Burnaby

iQmetrix, Vancouver

Island Health, Victoria

Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey

LandSure Systems Ltd., Vancouver

Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, Victoria

Law Society of British Columbia, The, Vancouver

Lawson Lundell LLP, Vancouver

Ledcor Group of Companies, Vancouver

Legal Aid BC, Vancouver

Maple Ridge, City of, Maple Ridge 4

McElhanney Ltd., Vancouver

MEC Mountain Equipment Company Ltd., Vancouver

Mosaic Forest Management Corp., Vancouver

Mott MacDonald Canada Limited, Vancouver

Nature’s Path Foods Inc., Richmond

Nicola Wealth Management Ltd., Vancouver

North Vancouver, Corporation of the District of, North Vancouver

Okanagan College, Kelowna

Oppenheimer Group, Coquitlam

PageFreezer Software Inc., Vancouver

Pedalheads, Vancouver

Perkins&Will Canada Architects Co., Vancouver

Peterson Investments (Canada) Inc., Vancouver

Plentyoffish Media ULC, Vancouver

Powerex Corp., Vancouver

Prevue HR Systems Inc., Vancouver

Prince Rupert Port Authority, Prince Rupert

Providence Health Care, Vancouver

Provincial Health Services Authority / PHSA, Vancouver

QHR Technologies Inc., Kelowna

Raymond James Ltd., Vancouver

R.F. Binnie & Associates Ltd., Burnaby

Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver

RTS Canada Inc., Richmond

Saanich, District of, Victoria

Saanich Police Department, Victoria

SAP Canada Inc., Vancouver

SilverChef Rentals Inc., Vancouver

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby

SkilledTradesBC, Richmond

SkyBox Labs Inc., Burnaby

Smythe LLP, Vancouver

Sophos Inc., Vancouver

St. George’s School, Vancouver

Teck Resources Limited, Vancouver

TELUS Communications Inc., Vancouver

Tolko Industries Ltd., Vernon

TransLink (South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority), New Westminster

TYBO Contracting Ltd., Langley

UBC / University of British Columbia, Vancouver

United Way British Columbia, Burnaby

University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George

University of the Fraser Valley / UFV, Abbotsford

University of Victoria, Victoria

Vancouver, City of, Vancouver

Vancouver City Savings Credit Union, Vancouver

Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver

Vancouver Foundation, Vancouver

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Vancouver

Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo

Ventana Construction Corporation, Burnaby

Victoria Airport Authority, North Saanich

Wesgroup Equipment LP, Surrey

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., Vancouver

WorkSafeBC, Vancouver

Yulu Public Relations Inc., Vancouver

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Allyn is instrumental in breaking down barriers for minority groups. A board member of Out and Equal, Allyn spearheaded the first-ever transgender recruiting effort. He was also among the first set of black executives to launch the Black Executive Leadership Council and has been actively involved in the intersection of tech and diversity with Out in Tech, Lesbians who Tech and Out 4 U. Allyn’s commitment to fostering an inclusive environment has received national recognition. Most recently, Allyn received the Brooklyn Nets Jason Collins Award sponsored by the NBA for courage and leadership in the LGBTQ community. He is an OUTstanding LGBT+ Role Model, a Diversity Best Practices’ Above and Beyond Award winner and named to Diversity MBA world’s top 100 business leaders under 50. Allyn is currently the President and CTO of RTS, a waste and recycling management company that combines technology with high-touch service to make disposal easier, smarter and more responsible.

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Brooklyn, NY – Recycle Track Systems (RTS) today announced that President and Chief Technology Officer, Allyn Shaw, will be honored by the Brooklyn Nets with the Jason Collins Award for Courage and Leadership at the team’s fourth-annual Pride Night at Barclays Center.

Jason Collins, the NBA’s first active openly gay player and former Brooklyn Net, will present the award on the court during Pride Night. The award honors LGBTQ individuals for their courage and leadership on issues of LGBTQ inclusion. Allyn was selected for his dedication to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in the broader community.

“Jason Collins embodies the role model many of us needed while growing up as people of color, queer or both. I’m deeply honored to accept this award on behalf of all who advocate for those who are underrepresented in our communities,” said Allyn Shaw. “Courage is the raw fuel powering the engine of positive change and true belonging. Like Jason, we must find the strength to call out inequality where we see it and hold others accountable in order to protect everyone’s right to thrive.”

“The Brooklyn Nets are proud to present Allyn Shaw with the Jason Collins Award for Courage and Leadership,” said BSE Global’s Senior Vice President of Communications, Mandy Gutmann. “We look forward to hosting Pride Night each season to celebrate and support the diversity in Brooklyn, and honor advocates like Allyn who have had such a tremendous and positive impact on our community.”

Allyn joined RTS in 2019 to oversee the expansion of RTS’ cutting-edge technology platform and focus on enabling end-to-end technology and operations, including software, data management, mobility, and communication technologies to support scalability and innovation.

“Allyn is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion who sets an example for all of us,” said RTS CEO Greg Lettieri. “He finds purpose in creating a sense of belonging that allows everyone to thrive and we’re incredibly lucky to have him on our team.”

Prior to RTS, Allyn was the Chief Operating Officer of Global Information Security for Bank of America where he was instrumental in the creation of Bank of America’s LGBT+ Executive Council and Steering Committee. He advocated for the expansion of Bank of America’s D&I Council to include LGBTQ issues and was a key player in the creation of the Global Technology & Operations LGBTQ Advisory Council.

Allyn currently serves on the board of directors at Out and Equal Workplace Advocates, and is the Out in Tech Corporate Executive Sponsor and Advisor, and Corporate Executive Sponsor for Lesbians Who Tech.

Allyn was the 2019 Legacy Award Winner at the Diversity Best Practices’ Above and Beyond Awards and was recognized by Diversity MBA as one of the world’s top 100 business leaders under 50.  Most recently, he was named to the 2019 OUTstanding LGBT+ Role Model Lists, supported by Yahoo Finance, recognizing leaders who are a powerful reflection of the incredible achievements of LGBT+ people in the business community. He has been featured in publications including The Advocate and Out Leadership as a leader in working towards universal belonging in the workplace.

About Recycle Track Systems

Recycle Track Systems, Inc. is pioneering a better way to manage waste and recycling. RTS combines technology with high-touch service to make waste disposal easier, smarter, and more responsible. From on-demand removal to fully integrated waste management solutions, RTS helps companies and municipalities easily track and optimize their pickups. Using data insight, RTS empowers clients with visibility into their waste habits and offers tangible figures on their climate impact to improve their waste and recycling practices. RTS is a certified B-Corporation, reflecting its dedication and commitment to meeting stringent standards of environmental transparency and performance. For more information visit www.rts.com.

Instagram/FB/Twitter: @RTSgreen

Contact: Jennifer Barden, (646) 676-4486, jennifer@risaheller.com

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Congratulations to our own, Allyn Shaw, President & CTO. 

Always keen to foster intersectional inclusion, Allyn was one of the first set of black executives to create the Black Executive Leadership Council at Bank of America (BAC), and was instrumental in the creation of the LGBT+ Executive Council and Steering Committee. He is a founding member of the bank’s Women in Technology & Operations Advisory Board, where he speaks passionately about and actively models true advocacy. Allyn pushed for the expansion of the Bank of America Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Council to include LGBT+ issues and was a key player in creating the Global Technology & Operations LGBT+ Advisory Council. As a result of these activities, the number of allies globally at Bank of America exceeds 25,000.

Moving to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2017, Allyn became Executive Sponsor for the Black Professional Group’s largest local chapter. Within the community, Allyn serves on the board of directors at Out and Equal Workplace Advocates. He has been featured in publications including The Advocate and Out Leadership as a leader in working towards universal belonging in the workplace. Allyn is also the Out in Tech Corporate Executive Sponsor and Advisor, and Corporate Executive Sponsor for Lesbians who Tech. Most recently, he was the 2019 Legacy Award Winner at the Diversity Best Practices’ Above and Beyond Awards and was recognized by Diversity MBA as one of the world’s top 100 business leaders under 50.

Allyn has recently been appointed President and Chief Technology Officer at Recycle Track Systems (RTS).

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September 30, 2019, New York, NY—Recycle Track Systems (RTS), a Certified B Corp, has been named a Best For The World honoree in recognition of their environmental performance and sustainable business practices. Ranking in the top 10% of all B Corps for their environmental responsibility, RTS earned this honor because of their care for the planet, conscious actions and sustainable practices in the waste services industry.

“RTS was founded because it was clear that the trash and recycling industry was in need of becoming more environmentally conscious. We are incredibly honored and humbled to receive this recognition,” said Greg Lettieri, Co-Founder and CEO of RTS. “Sustainability is a core value of RTS and we are fully committed to evolving and challenging the waste industry to be better stewards of the environment.”

Best For The World recognition is administered by B Lab, the global nonprofit that certifies and supports Certified B Corporations, which are for-profit companies dedicated to using business as a force for good. Today there are 3,000 Certified B Corporations across 64 countries and 150 industries, unified by one common goal: to redefine success in business.

B Corps meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. B Corp Certification doesn’t just evaluate a product or service, it assesses the overall positive impact of the company that stands behind it—like RTS. Using the B Impact Assessment, B Lab evaluates how a company’s operations and business model impact its workers, community, environment, and customers. To achieve the B Corp Certification, a company must achieve a score of at least 80 points on the assessment.

“We’re incredibly proud of this year’s Best For The World honorees,” says Anthea Kelsick, Chief Marketing Officer of B Lab. “These inspiring companies represent the kinds of business models and impact-driven business strategies that are building a new economy—one that is inclusive, regenerative, and delivers value to all stakeholders, not just shareholders. To that end, B Corps like RTS are redefining capitalism and showing that it actually can work for everyone.”

1,000 B Corps from 44 countries were named to the 2019 Best For The World lists, including Patagonia, Beautycounter, Dr. Bronner’s, TOMS, Seventh Generation, and Greyston Bakery. The 2019 Best For The World honorees are determined based on the verified B Impact Assessments of Certified B Corporations. The full lists are available on https://bcorporation.net/.

About Recycle Track Systems 

Recycle Track Systems, Inc. is pioneering a better way to manage waste and recycling. RTS combines technology with high-touch service to make waste disposal easier, smarter, and more responsible. From on-demand removal to fully integrated waste management solutions, RTS helps companies and municipalities easily track and optimize their pickups. Using data insight, RTS empowers companies with visibility into their waste habits and offers tangible figures on their climate impact to improve their waste and recycling practices. RTS is a certified B-Corporation, reflecting its dedication and commitment to meeting stringent standards of environmental transparency and performance. For more information visit www.rts.com.

Instagram/FB/Twitter: @RTSgreen

RTS Contact: Josh Rosenfeld; PR & Communications; jrosenfeld@kivvit.com; +1 908-770-7204

About B Lab

B Lab is a nonprofit that serves a global movement of people using business as a force for good. B Lab’s initiatives include B Corp Certification, administration of the B Impact Management programs and software, and advocacy for governance structures like the benefit corporation. B Lab’s vision is of an inclusive and sustainable economy that creates a shared prosperity for all. To date, there are 3,000 Certified B Corps in over 150 industries and 64 countries, and over 50,000 companies use the B Impact Assessment. For more information, visit https://bcorporation.net/

B Lab Contact: Hannah Munger; Manager, PR & Communications; hmunger@bcorporation.net; +1 212-608-4150

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RTS is honored in the Best For The World Overall list, which includes businesses that earned scores in the top 10 percent of more than 2,400 Certified B Corporations across all categories on the B Impact Assessment. The assessment measures a company’s positive impact on its workers, community, customers and the environment. To certify as B Corporations, companies like RTS must complete the full assessment and have their answers verified by B Lab.

The full B Impact Assessment evaluates a company’s environmental performance, employee relationships, diversity, involvement in the local community, the impact a company’s product or service has on those it serves, and more. Honorees scoring in the top 10 percent of all.

B Corporations set a gold standard for companies using business as a force for good. RTS made the list thanks to exceptional practices for their innovative approach for waste and recycling solutions, promoting sustainability, transparency, and economic efficiency.

The 226 Best For The World Overall honoree companies come from 92 different industries and 30 countries. B Lab simultaneously released separate lists recognizing top-performing B Corporations as Best For Environment, Best For Customers, Best For Governance, Best For Community and Best For Workers, which can be found at bthechange.com/bestfortheworld. In the fall, B Lab will release the Best For The World: Changemakers and the Best For The World Funds lists.

“RTS is honored this international acknowledgement from B Corp as Best for the World is a reflection of our team’s relentless dedication and determined commitment to delivering positive impacts for people and the environment,” said Adam Pasquale, Cofounder and Chief Operating Officer. “This shared mission drives us every day to make a positive influence in all we do and hope this recognition will encourage others to do even more to protect the environment and improve people’s lives.”

Additional 2018 Best For The World Overall honorees include: A to Z Wineworks; Give Something Back Workplace Solutions; Mascoma Bank and Northwest Permanente.

“With the rise of anger at a system that feels rigged, people are hungry for companies like Recycle Track Systems, who are changing the system by building businesses that seek to create the greatest positive impact,” says Jay Coen Gilbert, co-founder of B Lab. “Best For The World is the only list of businesses that uses comprehensive, comparable, third-party-validated data about a company’s social and environmental performance. As consumers, talent and investors increasingly demand transparent, values-aligned businesses to buy from, work at, and invest in, companies will need to not just be the best in the world but the best for the world. Not just to be nice—but to be the most successful.

Close to 1,000 Certified B Corporations were named 2018 Best For The World Honorees, including: Patagonia; King Arthur Flour Company; Green Mountain Power; and the United Kingdom’s Charity Bank. Fifty-two countries are represented, including Denmark, India, South Africa and Taiwan. The selection criteria for Best for the World honorees are available at https://bit.ly/2IgAzF5.

Today there are more than 2,400 Certified B Corporations across more than 150 industries and 50 countries, unified by one common goal: to redefine success in business. Any company can measure and manage social and environmental performance at https://bimpactassessment.net.

B Lab is a nonprofit organization that serves a global movement of people using business as a force for good.  Its vision is that one day all companies will compete not only to be the best in the world, but the best for the world and society will enjoy prosperity for all for the long term.

B Lab drives this systemic change by: 1) building a community of Certified B Corporations to make it easier for all of us to tell the difference between “good companies” and good marketing; 2) passing benefit corporation legislation to give business leaders the freedom to create value for society as well as shareholders; 3) helping businesses measure, compare and improve their social and environmental performance with the free B Impact Assessment; 4) driving capital to impact investments through use of its B Analytics and GIIRS Ratings platform.

For more information, visit https://www.bcorporation.net.

B the Change is a Medium publication, produced by B Lab in collaboration with the community of Certified B Corps and the movement of people using business as a force for good.

B the Change exists to inform and inspire people who have a passion for using business as a force for good in the world. Because we believe that storytelling is an essential element in the transformation of business and society, we commit ourselves to telling the most compelling stories possible to the largest audiences possible to propel the movement of business toward its destiny as a powerful force for good. We want to dramatically broaden and deepen engagement with entrepreneurs, managers, employees, investors and citizens in one of the most important discussions of our time.

Read all B the Change stories at https://www.bthechange.com.

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Recycle Track Systems (RTS) is honored in the ‘Best For Environment’ list, which includes businesses that earned an Environment score in the top 10 percent of more than 2,400 Certified B Corporations on the B Impact Assessment. The full assessment measures a company’s impact on its workers, community, customers and the environment. To certify as B Corporations, companies like RTS must complete the full assessment and have their answers verified by B Lab.

The Environment portion of the B Impact Assessment evaluates a company’s environmental performance through its facilities, materials, emissions, and resource and energy use. Companies answer questions about their transportation/distribution channels and the environmental impact of their supply chain. The assessment also measures whether a company’s products or services are designed to solve an environmental issue, including products that aid in the provision of renewable energy, conserve resources, reduce waste, promote land/wildlife conservation, prevent toxic/hazardous substance or pollution, or educate, measure or consult to solve environmental problems. Honorees scoring in the top 10 percent set a gold standard for the high impact that business as a force for good can make on nature around the world.

“It is an honor B Corp has recognized RTS as ‘Best for Environment’ which is a reflection of our team’s relentless dedication and determined commitment to develop innovative waste management solutions,” said Adam Pasquale, Cofounder and Chief Operating Officer. “This shared mission drives us every day to make a positive influence in all we do and hope this recognition will encourage others to do even more to protect the environment.”

The 228 Best For Environment companies come from 72 different industries and 25 countries. B Lab simultaneously released separate lists recognizing B Corporations as Best For The World Overall, Best For Community, Best For Customers, Best For Governance and Best For Workers, which can be found at https://bit.ly/2yLmmwm/. In the fall, B Lab will release the Best For The World: Changemakers and the Best For The World Funds lists.

Additional 2018 Best For Environment honorees include: Carnegie Fabrics; People Against Dirty/Method; Rubicon Global; and Seventh Generation.

“With the rise of anger at a system that feels rigged, people are hungry for companies like Recycle Track Systems, who are changing the system by building businesses that seek to create the greatest positive impact,” says Jay Coen Gilbert, co-founder of B Lab. “Best For The World is the only list of businesses that uses comprehensive, comparable, third-party-validated data about a company’s social and environmental performance. As consumers, talent and investors increasingly demand transparent, values-aligned businesses to buy from, work at and invest in, companies will need to not just the best in the world but the best for the world, and not just to be nice but to be the most successful.”

Nearly 1,000 Certified B Corporations were named 2018 Best for the World Honorees, including: Patagonia; King Arthur Flour Company; Green Mountain Power; and the United Kingdom’s Charity Bank. Fifty-two countries are represented, including Denmark, India, South Africa and Taiwan. The selection criteria for Best for the World honorees are available at https://bit.ly/2IgAzF5.

Today there are more than 2,400 Certified B Corporations across more than 150 industries and 50 countries, unified by one common goal: to redefine success in business. Any company can measure and manage social and environmental performance at https://bimpactassessment.net.

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B Lab is a nonprofit organization that serves a global movement of people using business as a force for good. Its vision is that one day all companies compete not only to be the best in the world, but the best for the world and society will enjoy prosperity for all for the long term.

B Lab drives this systemic change by: 1) building a community of Certified B Corporations to make it easier for all of us to tell the difference between “good companies” and good marketing; 2) passing benefit corporation legislation to give business leaders the freedom to create value for society as well as shareholders; 3) helping businesses measure, compare and improve their social and environmental performance with the free B Impact Assessment; 4) driving capital to impact investments through use of its B Analytics and GIIRS Ratings platform.

For more information, visit https://www.bcorporation.net.

B the Change is a Medium publication, produced by B Lab in collaboration with the community of Certified B Corps and the movement of people using business as a force for good.

B the Change exists to inform and inspire people who have a passion for using business as a force for good in the world. Because we believe that storytelling is an essential element in the transformation of business and society, we commit ourselves to telling the most compelling stories possible to the largest audiences possible to propel the movement of business toward its destiny as a powerful force for good. We want to dramatically broaden and deepen engagement with entrepreneurs, managers, employees, investors and citizens in one of the most important discussions of our time.

Read all B the Change stories at https://www.bthechange.com.

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New York, New York – May 7, 2018 – Recycle Track Systems, Inc. (RTS), based in New York, today announced Gregory Lettieri has been selected as one of QuantumShift’s Top Entrepreneurs in America for 2018 by KPMG LLP’s Private Markets Group and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. QuantumShift assembles an impressive class of founders, owners and CEOs of private, high growth U.S.-based companies to boost their development through an intensive, five-day learning, networking and collaboration program featuring sessions with Ross School of Business faculty and talented industry professionals.

“It’s an honor and privilege to be included among an incredible, talented group of entrepreneurial peers and participate in QuantumShift’s world-renowned University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business,” said Lettieri. “I’m looking forward to sharing what I learn from this week-long entrepreneurial educational and networking event which will undoubtedly help me further RTS’ success and position the company as a leader in waste management and recycling solutions.”

Lettieri and RTS were selected to be part of the QuantumShift 2018 class by the Michigan Ross QuantumShift Admissions Committee having demonstrated a strong track record for revenue growth and future growth potential. This collaborative project between KPMG LLP’s Private Markets Group – the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm – and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business offers CEOs access to an exclusive peer-to-peer Fellows Network focused on ongoing problem solving, development and mentorship in addition to the intensive program.

“We are thrilled that Mr. Lettieri is one of the select group of entrepreneurs selected to complete the 2018 QuantumShift program,” said Brian Hughes, National Leader, KPMG LLP’s Private Markets Group. “We welcome him into this exclusive fellowship of high-growth business leaders and hope that the week-long program will have a long-lasting positive impact on the participating founders and CEOs, and the companies they lead.”

“The QuantumShift program recognizes the achievements of high-growth entrepreneurs who are at the top of their game, and helps them lay a groundwork for the future,” said Stewart Thornhill, executive director of the Zell Lurie Institute at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. “We’re looking forward to working with Mr. Lettieri and RTS, and we are excited to see what they accomplish.”

For more information on QuantumShift, visit www.quantumshiftus.com and follow conversations using #QuantumShiftUS on Twitter.

About KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP is the independent U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”). KPMG International’s independent member firms have 197,000 professionals working in 154 countries. Learn more at www.kpmg.com/us.

About University of Michigan: Ross School of Business

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a vibrant and distinctive learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today’s dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business’ mission is to develop leaders who make a positive difference in the world. Through thought and action, members of the Ross community drive change and innovation that improves business and society. Housed within Michigan Ross, the Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies is a leading center for entrepreneurial thought leadership and engagement.

About QuantumShift

QuantumShift is a joint program between KPMG LLP’s Private Markets Group and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business that is rooted in sustained learning, networking and collaboration. Each year founders, owners and CEOs of private, U.S. companies are vetted through a nomination and application process reviewed by the Michigan Ross QuantumShift Admissions Committee. Candidates with an established revenue base, a strong record of revenue growth and a clear pathway for continued growth are eligible to participate in a week-long program to learn from distinguished Ross School of Business faculty members and a wealth of other talented professionals. Additionally, participants who complete the program gain access to an exclusive peer-to-peer Fellows Network focused on ongoing problem solving, development and mentorship.

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“RTS’s mission and values are closely aligned with the goals of B Corp because we believe there is a better way to do business,” said Gregory Lettieri, CEO of RTS. It’s about being strong corporate leaders. “We know that creating transparency, accountability, and sustainability in our industry will benefit our customers as well as the environment.”

Certified B Corporations meet higher standards of social and environmental performance. “These standards are about, being accountable to our employees, our customers and the community we serve,” said Adam Pasquale, COO of at RTS. The performance standards measure a company’s impact on its employees, suppliers, community, and the environment. We are proud of the 104 points scored on its 2017 B Impact Assessment with governance and the environment as “Areas of Excellence”. The company will continuously work to improve its B score and will go through an assessment review every two years.

“RTS represents the future of waste and recycling and we are proud to have them join our community of Certified B Corporations,” says B Lab co-founder Andrew Kassoy. “Their innovative approach, which promotes sustainability, transparency, and economic efficiency, is helping America’s top companies reduce landfill tonnage and protect our communities.”

About Recycle Track Systems

Recycle Track Systems (RTS) has ushered in a new era for waste and recycling solutions, through the use of data analytics and technology service offerings. RTS proprietary tracking system empowers both customers and waste haulers by providing real time data and accountability that increases efficiency and insight into waste and recycling service pickups. Headquartered in New York City, Recycle Track Systems team of data scientists, waste experts, and technologists remove inefficiencies in the waste management and recycling chain, creating an enhanced experience for customers and haulers. For more information about RTS, please visit www.www.rts.com or Instagram (@RTSBulk), and Facebook (@RTSBulk) and Twitter @RTSBulk.

About B Corps

Certified B Corporations 1) meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance; 2) legally expand their corporate responsibilities to include consideration of stakeholder interests; and 3) build collective voice through the power of the unifying B Corporation brand. As of January 2017, there are over 2000 Certified B Corporations from over 130 industries, representing a diverse multi-billion marketplaces.

About B Lab

B Lab is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. B Lab drives systemic change through three interrelated initiatives: 1) building a community of Certified B Corporations to make it easier for all of us to tell the difference between “good companies” and just good marketing; 2) accelerating the growth of the impact investing asset class through use of B Lab’s GIIRS impact rating system by institutional investors; and 3) promoting supportive public policies, including creation of a new corporate form and tax, procurement, and investment incentives for sustainable business.

– PRNewswire

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