SVI would not be able to happen without the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you!
Presenters
Renewal is a collection of organizations that use the powerful tools of business and philanthropy in support of long-term societal solutions. Renewal funds change by providing investments, grants and collaborations in British Columbia and beyond.
SVN inspires a community of business and social leaders to build a just economy and sustainable planet. SVN works to achieve this mission by: providing forums, information, and initiatives that enable leaders to work together to transform the way the world does business; sharing best practices and resources that help companies generate healthy profits and serve the common good; supporting a diverse community of leaders who can affect positive social change through business; creating a vibrant community that nourishes deep and lasting friendships; producing unique conferences that promote the exchange of ideas and encourage the development of relationships and partnerships; and offering programs that support the spiritual, professional, and personal development of our members.
Institute Sponsors
Sub Pop Records, a world-renowned independent record label located in Seattle, Washington, was founded in 1988 by Jonathan Poneman and Bruce Pavitt. Sub Pop has released more than 700 recordings by artists including Nirvana, Soundgarden, the Postal Service, the Shins, Iron & Wine, Wolf Parade, and Flight of the Conchords.
Vancity was founded in 1946 to provide financial services to people from all walks of life. Since then, it has grown to become the largest credit union in English-speaking Canada, with more than $12.3 billion in assets. Vancity serves more than 363,000 members through 57 branches located throughout Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Squamish and Victoria. Vancity uses a triple bottom line business model, driven not only by a commitment to financial success, but to environmental and social sustainability as well and a commitment to corporate social responsibility, to improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.
Event Sponsor
W.K. Kellogg Foundation was established in 1930 by breakfast cereal pioneer W.K. Kellogg. During his ifetime, he donated $66 million in Kellogg Company stock and other investments “to help people help hemselves.”
Mountain Equipment Co-op is an innovative, thriving co-operative that inspires excellence in products and services, passion for wilderness experiences, leadership for a just world, and action for a healthy planet.
Sponsor
GrowthWorks offers regionally based retail venture capital funds (RVCs) across Canada. These GrowthWorks managed funds include the Working Opportunity Fund, GrowthWorks Canadian Fund, GrowthWorks Commercialization Fund, and GrowthWorks Atlantic Venture Fund. They manage funds with a total of over $800 million in assets, with a primary focus on Canada’s most promising sectors: information technology, life sciences and advanced manufacturing.
Junxion Strategy is a full-service consulting firm, focused on the human dimension of sustainability: what people need, how they think, and why they change. Junxion builds sustainable businesses, and helps progressive initiatives and organizations succeed. Their three primary practices areas are: Accountability + Transparency, Relationships + Collaboration, and Engagement + Inspiration.
Established in 1976, Horizon Distributors is a privately owned, Canadian company, providing Canada’s largest selection of organic and natural products in the dry, chill, frozen and household cleaning categories. During its history, Horizon has emerged as an established industry leader, becoming the preferred distributor to both independent retailers and major natural and mass market grocery chains, including Whole Foods Market® and Planet Organic Market, and an array of natural foods stores, buying clubs, wholesalers, restaurants, bakeries, cafés and commissaries. Horizon maintains these relationships through logistical excellence, personalized account service, industry best fill rates, and uncompromising commitment to integrity in product selection. Horizon is the cornerstone of the Horizon Group, a privately held, national network of Canadian businesses concerned with the distribution, private labelling, import and brand management of organic, natural and gourmet foods, health and beauty aids and nutritional supplements.
Renewal2 invests in change by providing an opportunity for investors to participate in the development of businesses at the forefront of social and environmental innovation. Led by the Renewal Partners management team, Renewal2 builds upon over a decade of experience in successful high impact investing.