REAP is a small business association for companies that are committed to people and the planet as well as profits. We celebrate our members’ approach to business, helping them to promote their products and services to like-minded people. We also help our members to operate their organizations using sustainable business ethics, form buying groups, and share business resources and best practices. Click here to learn more about the benefits of membership.

Criteria

REAP Members range from tiny home-based businesses to major companies with many employees. 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:

• Manufacture or sell sustainable products or services.
• Give preference to 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
• Affirm a mission that includes sustainability.
• Wish to educate the public about the economic, social and/or environmental impact their choices have.

Dues

To make membership accessible for any size of company, annual membership dues are based on the size of the business – typically 0.5% of revenue. Flexible and monthly payment options help members manage cash flow. Our overhead is very low and we get great value for our investment.

Business Revenue	Annual Fee
<$249,999	$1,250
$250,000 - $499,999	$2,500
$500,000 - $999,999	$5,000
$1 million - $1.49 million	$7,500
$1.5 million - $1.99 million	$10,000
>$2 million	$12,500

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

For more information about business membership, please email Stephanie Jackman or call (403) 862-2874.