Acknowledgments

We are deeply appreciative of the numerous individuals who have contributed time and other resources to building Diversity in Sustainability.  Thank you to:

  • The members of the DIS community, who have taken the time to provide their insight and feedback into their journey, share resources and content.

  • Members of our Advisory Panel, past and present

  • Acre for their in-kind support - especially to Chloe Hunt, Rachel Frost, Sean Desouza, Julia Bartholomeusz, Hollie Hodgson, Richard Wright, and Andy Cartland.

  • Roxy Shapwaykeesic of Through the Sky Studio for her continued support in the design of our publications. 

  • Suhmer Hyatt for her work in designing many graphics in our publications and website. 

  • The numerous photographers who have provided the visuals for the website, for which photo credits are included on each page.

  • Minakshi Pai and Toral Padia for ongoing strategic and tactical support in building the organization.

We also thank the following organizations for their financial support:

  • Heather Mak Consulting Inc. and Marie Jurcevic have provided startup and ongoing funding for the organization.

  • ECO Canada and the Government of Canada for providing subsidies towards our internships.

  • We thank Weinreb Group, Loblaw Companies LImited, BuzzWord, and Quad Real for the funding of our State of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Sustainability Survey, as well as Partners in Project Green, RBC Tech for Nature and Quad Real for their funding of the Inclusion Blueprint Dialogues. We also wanted to thank Sun Life and Works Design for their sponsorship of our 4 year anniversary.