Rona publishes sustainability report

The Canadian home improvement retail group Rona has published its 2024 “Overview of Sustainable Development Activities”, highlighting the organization’s environmental and social initiatives and the progress made towards achieving its sustainability goals, the company stated in a press release.

“Every day, I see our teams working hard to reduce our environmental footprint, support every person’s well-being, and contribute to the communities we serve. The 2024 overview is a testimony to our remarkable accomplishments and progress. I’m proud of our shared commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen, and of the essential role each individual plays in reaching our sustainability goals and continuously improving our practices,” says J.P. Towner, President and Chief Executive Officer at RONA inc.

Some of the highlights of the 2024 overview include 1,612 Energy Star certified products available in store and online, 1,775 tonnes of paint and other products collected in store and 150 non-profit organizations supported by the Home Sweet Home campaign.

In 2024, RONA also received many awards and recognitions to highlight its sustainable development initiatives and accomplishments, including GoRecycle’s “Coup de cœur” award for RONA’s contribution to their mission of ensuring the proper recovery of household refrigeration appliances; the “Leader in Sustainability” award, presented by Call2Recycle Canada, in recognition of RONA’s exceptional accomplishments in battery recycling in 2024; a Certification of recognition (COR) issued by the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) and the Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships (AASP) for the company’s health and safety strategy; the Great Place to Work certification and a ranking among Canada’s Greenest Employers for a fifth consecutive year.