Driving towards net-zero

Justin plants 360 trees to offset Paper usage

Within hours of attending last year's Sustainability and Social Impact webinar, Justin Charummoottil, Specialist, Systems and Analytics, Wellwise by Shoppers^TM opened his spreadsheet and calculator to work out the math on how much paper was used across Wellwise by Shoppers stores in a year.

Helping newcomers feel at home in New Brunswick

For Nathan Coffill, Associate-Owner of two Shoppers Drug Mart^® locations in New Brunswick, giving back to the local community is both a passion and a privilege. For the past seven years Nathan and his teams have been working with their local YMCA and Skills Launch New Brunswick to better support newcomers in their Saint John community.

ESG by the numbers

Earlier this week, we released our 2023 ESG Report. This document is full of updates, statistics and successes about our efforts to both fight climate change and advance social equity. While the Report contains a wealth of important information, we know many of you will have a bit too much on the go to read it cover to cover. So, for those of us who are looking for more of an Executive Summary, we proudly present 10 (and a half) numbers that highlight our ESG successes from 2023:

Roger's Valu-Mart takes a step towards reconciliation

In the charming town of Dowling, Ontario, stands a humble grocery store known as Roger's Valu-Mart^®. This store is not just a place for locals to gather their daily essentials; it has become a symbol of respect, reconciliation, and unity.

Quo Beauty and TerraCycle: Making beauty greener

An impactful collaboration that underscores Shoppers Drug Mart’s ongoing commitment to sustainability is underway. Quo Beauty has teamed up with TerraCycle^®, a leading innovator in recycling, to pioneer new initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste and promoting eco-conscious practices.

Creating a more welcoming store with Anne

When the enterprise approached Anne Fontaine about piloting a Language Pin program at the Winnipeg Real Canadian Superstore^® location where she’s the Store Manager, she knew right away that it would be a winning idea.