An initiative by The Ys of Québec's employees to promote environmental policies and practices.
The Ys of Québec's employees founded a committee to promote sustainable development and ethically responsible practices within the organization. Its mission is to promote ethical, responsible, and viable policies and practices within the Y. The committee publishes a Sustainable Y news capsule monthly on the association website with ecological or equitable ideas, which can be used in daily life, as well as information on the advances The Ys of Québec is making in terms of sustainable development.
The goal of this initiative is to ensure that The Ys of Québec exemplifies corporate social responsibility, defined as "managing business procedures in a manner that produces a positive global impact in society". The social responsibility of an organization like the Y means that it commits to improving the quality of life of its employees, volunteers, and members in the local and international communities by behaving ethically, contributing to economic development and reducing its ecological footprint.
The employees of the Ys of Québec wish to be part of the solution to the current global ecological crisis to ensure that our children and grandchildren live on a planet of which they can be proud! If you have any suggestions on how Sustainable Y can improve its efforts or if you wish to offer your support, feel free to contact your centre representative.