At Copernicus, we are passionate about using our business as a force for good. We want to lead by example, and giving back to our community, both locally and globally, is fundamental to our company culture. To improve the social and environmental conditions in our operating regions, we aim to contribute at least 1% of our sales annually. On this page, we will discuss the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Check out our 2023 Impact Report Learn more about the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our contributions
In 2023, our total contributions towards Environmental Conservation, Environmental Education, and Community initiatives was $270,050.
63% of funds go towards Environmental Conservation Initiatives.
21% of funds go towards Kindergarten to Grade 8 Environmental Education Initiatives.
16% of funds go towards Community Initiatives.
In 2023, Copernicus made contributions to many registered charities and actively supports a variety of causes such as local sports teams, schools, and outdoor education. Copernicus does not contribute to political parties, politicians, or lobby groups.
| Charity |
% of Total Donations |
| Indspire |
1.2% |
| Donors Choose |
1.3% |
| World Wildlife Fund Canada - Panda Habitat |
1.5% |
| Trees for Guelph |
1.9% |
| China: The Sunshine's Beside You |
1.9% |
| EcoJustice |
1.9% |
| Arthur Food Bank |
1.9% |
| Wildsight - Environmental Conservation Projects |
2.2% |
| Rainforest Alliance |
3.7% |
| Jane Goodall Roots and Shoots |
4.5% |
| Small donations to registered charities |
5.6% |
| Environmental Defence |
5.8% |
| Nature Conservancy Canada |
6.7% |
| Wildsight - Environmental Education Programs |
7.6% |
| World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants |
8.2% |
| Donations to local causes such as sports teams, community initiatives etc. |
12.7% |
| Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy |
31.6% |
Biodiversity loss is a serious issue: deforestation, pollution, the burning of fossil fuels and other factors are all contributors to the steady decline in plants and animals that support Earth’s ecosystems. We commit to contribute approximately 65% of our annual charitable budget to causes that protect and conserve nature.
Nature Conservancy of Canada
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has conserved over 15 million acres of Canadian land. Unlike many charities, 78% of the funds they raise go directly toward their conservation work that preserves its natural heritage for future generations.
World Wildlife Fund: Habitat Conservation
For every bamboo product purchased, Copernicus makes a donation to the World Wildlife Fund. In 2023, we donated a total of $5,000 to support Giant Panda conservation projects, nature reserve protection, community development projects to limit the impact on the panda’s forests, and research and monitoring work in the Minshan and Qinling mountains.
Wildsight
Wildsight works locally, regionally, and globally to protect biodiversity in Canada’s Columbia and Rocky Mountain regions. They are a leader in large-scale conservation projects and sustainable community initiatives.
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is a local non-profit organization that assists landowners in responsible soil management through education and incentive programs.
.
Environmental education for children helps form life-long connections to nature and has many physical and mental benefits. We aim to contribute approximately 25% of our annual charitable donation budget to environmental education initiatives.
The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada: Roots & Shoot
Our monthly support of the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots program contributes to teaching young people how to become agents of community change through experiential learning and by providing programming to schools.
World Wildlife Fund: Go Wild School Grants
Our donations to World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF) support their Go Wild School Grants which fund projects at primary schools across Canada to get communities more involved in helping nature thrive.
DonorsChoose
Our monthly contribution to a DonorsChoose classroom allows us to give directly to teachers and students in need. We select projects that will help students get out in nature and interact with the environment.
Employees have the opportunity to volunteer, with pay, up to 20 hours per year. As a company, we aim to contribute approximately 10% of our annual charitable donation budget to community initiatives locally and throughout Canada.
Indspire
We support the education of Indigenous people through Indspire and their national educational funding and mentorship programs, through a monthly donation. This directly benefits Indigenous students but also their families and in turn, all communities throughout Canada.
Arthur Food Bank
We contribute regularly to our local Food Bank with both monetary funds and physical food items through our employee food drives. The Food Bank provides food and other household supplies to our community members who need them the most.
Skip to Content
Added to Cart!