Social responsibility
In preparing our second Social Responsibility Plan (“CSR plan”), we reviewed our objectives with the goal of more effectively managing our efforts to reduce the adverse environmental, social and health impacts of the legal sale of cannabis and maintain the responsible growth of our operations.
We consequently committed to reducing our ecological footprint, evolving our responsible government practices, continuing our involvement with the community and consolidating the working conditions of our employees.
For complete details on our initiatives, please see our Social Responsibility Plan 2024-2026.
Consult our 2024 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions report (available in french only).
Consult our 2023 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions report (available in french only).
Environment
As a government corporation, we aim to set an example in environmental preservation and sustainability.
Our objectives for 2024-2026:
- Reduce the environmental footprint associated with containers and packaging;
- Increase participation in our in-store container and packaging recycling program by making it better known;
- Structure our residual materials management practices;
- Continue quantifying the company’s GHG emissions;
- Raise employees’ awareness of using active and public transit.
Governance
The principles of sound governance shape our organizational culture and guide us to act responsibly.
Our objectives for 2024-2026:
- Increase the percentage of responsible acquisitions;
- Raise employees’ awareness of cybersecurity and personal information protection issues;
- Integrate the notion of sustainability into the organizational policy development process.
Community
Our commitment to the community is seen in our steadfast dedication to fulfilling our mission of selling cannabis with a focus on health protection.
Our objectives for 2024-2026:
- Increase the number of products available at the SQDC with a Québec product identifiers;
- Increase public awareness of the SQDC’s mission.
Teams
At the SQDC, our teams are our greatest asset. They are also the engine that drives the fulfilment of our mission.
Our objectives for 2024-2026:
- Train advisors on responsible cannabis use;
- Provide an equitable and inclusive workplace reflective of diversity;
- Encourage employee engagement.