Creating a sustainable world where all businesses value people and plant
OUR APPROACH
We bridge the gap between business and impact to help businesses rise to a bigger purpose through sustainability strategy and fractional sustainable teams.
At our core, we believe that sustainability, social purpose, and business success are all interconnected and that by approaching them with a holistic mindset, we can create a better world for all. That's why we're proud to be a registered Benefit Corporation - it's not just about making a profit, it's about making a positive impact through everything we do.
The Vision
Creating a positive impact through business.
Our Mission
Supporting businesses to meet the evolving demands of climate change.
Our Values
By consistently embodying our values of innovation, sustainability, advocates of change, inclusion, and resourcefullness, we are championing our future.
We are...
Change Makers
We’re not past the point of no return. We’re not doomed, hopeless or forgone. Change is possible and is happening, so we’re putting our stake in the ground as climate-fighting, community-building, sustainability-seeking believers.
Problem Solvers
Through our impact-focused growth, innovative business models and actionable strategies, we scan and provide the scope on the entirety of your business to solve real problems from top to bottom.
Audacious Leaders
We pull towards change right from the front. That way, when we look side-to-side, we see fellow creators and innovators building change and when we look behind, we see only those we’re inspiring to come with us.
Engaged Partners
You already have a clear purpose, so we’re not here to impose ours. Instead, we come alongside what you’re already doing and elevate it. We team up on what’s already working and bring it into new territory - not without you, but with you.
Meet Joanna Buczkowska-McCumber
Over the past 17 years, my passion and experience have closely danced at the intersection of social purpose, sustainability, and growth through business. Through my work with leaders, businesses, institutions, and changemakers we have created massive waves through their startups, projects, programs, and products for impact. From building acceleration programs to support the growth of emerging impact startups to working with leading founders to support their growth strategies to engaging diverse communities to build ecosystems that work to create impact - my purpose is to work with others to help them grow their change-making ideas. Want to learn more about my professional journey check out my Linkedin.
My Mission
"Bringing sustainability to life in your business one project at a time."
OUR PROCESS
Delivering fresh approaches and strategies to meet the demands of the future.
Social Impact Assessment
Before embarking on any journey towards sustainability, it's crucial to assess your company's current standing on environmental, social, and governance issues, as well as how it is currently positioned in terms of impact, in order to establish a clear starting point and develop a roadmap for progress.
Strategy
If you're looking to maximize both your company's sustainability efforts and its growth potential, a smart and comprehensive strategy is absolutely essential, and that's where our expertise comes in - we're seasoned pros at striking the perfect balance between driving impact and boosting profits.
Implementation Roadmap
When it comes to driving real change actions speak louder than words, and that's where we come in. - We provide hands-on support and guidance to help you turn your sustainability strategy and growth vision into concrete, actionable steps while ensuring that everyone in your organization has a role to play in building a roadmap toward a more sustainable future.
Performance and Corporate Culture
Making a real difference in business requires more than just one person or department. To truly cultivate sustainability and have a positive impact, it's crucial to instill a culture of sustainability throughout the entire company. This means integrating sustainability practices and goals into training and performance evaluations to ensure that everyone is working towards the same goal.
Impact Strategy, Metrics and Measurement
It's essential for companies to not only set out clear goals for the impact they want to make, but also to determine what metrics they will use to measure progress, establish a system for tracking those metrics, and create a plan for reporting the impact to stakeholders in a transparent and informative manner.
Accountability and Reporting
To demonstrate a genuine commitment to sustainability and to build trust with stakeholders, businesses must establish robust internal accountability systems and reporting frameworks that allow them to track progress toward their sustainability goals, identify areas for improvement, and communicate their sustainability journey in an accessible manner.
We respectfully acknowledge that the office of Ideas for Impact is located on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples on Turtle Island.
We are an incorporated Benefit Company, certified B Corp, and 100% women-owned.
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