Make more impact by being local

Criteria

If your business is concerned with corporate social responsibility (CSR), and is locally owned and operated, you might qualify to become a member. We're looking for companies that:

  • Are locally owned and operated
  • Manufacture or sell sustainable products or services
  • Work with suppliers that create positive social and environmental benefits, for example:
    • local companies
    • certified organic ingredients
    • fair trade partnerships
    • ethical manufacturing
    • renewable energy
  • Demonstrate a commitment to responsible business practices, for example:
    • pay employees a living wage
    • donate a percentage of profits to local charities
    • minimize environmental impact
    • include sustainability in their business mission

 

REAP's criteria is based on Guidelines for Corporate Social Performance as published by
Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) and recognition seal criteria from the Sustainable Business Institute (SBI).