The top ESG stories of 2024

Leading with purpose: How fighting climate change and advancing social equity drive success

Loblaw's recently released 2024 Live Life Well^® Report underscores a fundamental truth – when Canadian communities are strong, so too is our business. “We have the greatest impact when we’re able to help Canadian communities thrive,” said Per Bank, President and CEO, Loblaw Companies Limited. “That can involve delivering value, supporting Canadians with their healthcare needs, doing our part in fighting climate change and advancing social equity, and more. When we see ways to make Canada stronger, we’ll explore them, because we know we can have a big impact on the people and places we serve.”

Maxi's Maritime Move

For four decades, Maxi^® has been a household name in Quebec, synonymous with groceries at low prices. Now, this beloved banner is embarking on an exciting journey, crossing provincial lines to bring its bold and daring humor to Caraquet, New Brunswick. This marks a significant milestone: the very first Maxi store outside of Quebec!

Delivering meals and smiles in Cowichan Valley

Volunteering is more than just a hobby for Belinda Wright—it's a way of life. Inspired by her father's more than 50 years of service with the Lantz Volunteer Fire Department in Nova Scotia, "I wanted to do something that feels like I'm making a difference," Belinda explained.

From shelf to table: More than meets the eye

Picture this – you’ve just arrived at the grocery store for your weekly shop. List in hand, you start making your way through the aisles adding must-haves to your cart…and maybe a few non-necessities too, because we all know we NEVER just pick up EXACTLY what we came for, right? You’re nonchalantly reaching for each item as you normally do, but have you ever really thought about how they got there? Why THAT type of packaging was selected or how THOSE varieties of products made it to shelves?

It starts with you: Cindy’s leadership through Even Better 3

In 2024, we made a significant investment towards strengthening our organization’s culture and inclusion with the Even Better 3 (EB3) workshop. Over the past year, EB3 has reached over 80,000 colleagues and employees across the country, from Management Board to front-line staff, and introduced the concept of "Be an Ally" in addition to our existing b3 concepts. The goal? To foster empathy, understanding, and a more inclusive workplace.

Running Together: Kam and Francesco’s journey

Kam Kooner and Francesco Stagliano, District Managers for Shoppers Drug Mart, are no strangers to the Shoppers Drug Mart^® Run for Women, an annual event held in 18 communities across the country in support of women’s mental health programs. Their involvement with the Run is about more than just participation; it’s about the passion they share for the cause and the camaraderie they’ve built together over the past ten years.