Uniting for cleaner shores across Canada
Clean beaches and healthy oceans are essential for a sustainable planet. However, trash and plastic pollution continue to harm marine life, disrupt ecosystems and damage our shorelines. 84 GHD employees across Canada participated in a park and shoreline clean-up, resulting in the removal of over 246.9 kilograms of waste from the country's parks and shorelines.
This coast-to-coast clean-up effort was initiated by GHD in the Community, exemplifying our commitment to preserving the health of Canadian parks and shorelines. GHD in the Community is our structured approach to creating a positive impact in our local and global communities. From fundraising to hands-on volunteering, GHD in the Community empowers our people to align their passions and professional skills with actionable projects that matter.
This Canada-wide initiative was inspired by actions taken by various offices over the years. Our Vancouver office has led numerous clean-up initiatives over the past few years in collaboration with Ocean Wise. The Ottawa office has made a yearly commitment through the Adopt-a-Park program, while the Calgary office has initiated a similar commitment by joining the Adopt-a-Highway program. We hope to see more offices follow in their footsteps.
Our team recently came together for our annual GHD in the Community clean-up at a local park and collected nearly 50 pounds of litter! It’s always a rewarding way to give back, protect our environment and connect with coworkers. We’re now exploring the idea of organizing clean-ups more than once a year to keep the momentum going. Small actions can lead to big change, let’s keep it going!
It was incredible to see our team come together for the clean-up initiative. The energy, collaboration and commitment to making a visible difference in our community was truly inspiring. Everyone pitched in with heart and purpose. It’s moments like these that remind me how proud I am to be part of a team that not only talks about impact — but lives it. Thank you to everyone who showed up and made it count!
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