Green Spark Group’s Story & Team

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Our vision has always been to change the climate of entertainment.

We believe that stories are as important to human wellbeing as clean air and water; they have the power to inspire, connect, comfort, and embolden us. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to ensure that stories can continue to be told in a way that respects our planet. We’re here to help the entertainment industry consistently integrate sustainable environmental and social practices on their shows, in their operations, and in the broader community.

People are at the heart of every organization. Sustainability is, primarily, an initiative for health and wellbeing. We view everything we do from the perspective of creating systems that support sustainable culture. Our ultimate goal of “changing the climate of entertainment” revolves around implementing systems within organizations that decrease stress, both environmentally and socially. We have developed this approach over time and consistently experience its transformative effectiveness. We believe in what we do, and in making it fun!

This mission requires a shift in production and corporate culture. As people become more aware that their actions matter, they naturally take on the responsibility of choosing more sustainable behaviours. But this responsibility can feel heavy, and often people don’t know where to begin. Our corporate sustainability strategies, on-production consulting packages, custom training programs, and online courses are designed to ease this burden, energizing organizations, crew, and communities with quality education that not only teaches them what to think, but how to think with a sustainable circular economy mindset.

2023 Annual Impact Report

Take a minute to read what we were up to in 2023.

2023 Report

We have achieved B Corp Certification!

We are excited to announce that Green Spark Group is now officially B Corp certified! We are incredibly proud of our overall B Impact score of 97, a reflection of all the hard work Green Spark Group has done for the past 10 years. This certification is a testament to our dedication to the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

Our public B Corp Profile can be found here, along with the other nearly 9000 B Corp Certified companies world-wide!

Achieving B Corp Certification is more than a milestone; it’s a validation of our mission. In an industry where positive impact isn’t always the norm, B Corp status sets us apart. This certification underscores our commitment to fostering community, building sustainable relationships with local businesses and stakeholders, and environmental accountability in our own operations and with our clients. We report on all aspects of our business to ensure we uphold our promise of creating a better world.

Thank you to our incredible team, partners, and customers for your unwavering support. Together, we will continue to drive meaningful change and promote sustainability in all our endeavors.

We Are WBENC Certified!

Green Spark Group is proud to be a certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women.

The WBENC Certification process has confirmed that our business is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women, and has the appropriate structure and strategic business planning and implementation in place. By including women-owned businesses among their suppliers, corporations and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier diversity programs, which in turn empowers women as leaders and brings about a more diverse, balanced and sustainable economy.

We Are WBE Canada Certified!

Green Spark Group proudly announces that effective August 15, 2024, we are now WBE Canada Certified. As such, Green Spark Group has successfully met the eligibility criteria for certification as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) as required by corporate and government supplier diversity programs.

We look forward to the many opportunities to connect with other Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), corporations and government organizations to provide our products and services.
About WBE Canada
Women Business Enterprises Canada Council (WBE Canada) is a Canadian non-profit organization that is opening doors for Canadian women-owned businesses to supply chains across North America. Founded by corporations to provide certification services for their supplier diversity programs, WBE Canada also provides supplier development training and resources, networking and matchmaker opportunities and supplier diversity program support. Learn more at www.WBECanada.ca

We have joined1% for the Planet!

1% for the Planet is a global organization that exists to ensure our planet and future generations thrive. They inspire businesses to support environmental partners through membership and everyday actions. They make environmental giving easy and effective through partnership advising, impact storytelling and third-party certification.
Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, members have given hundreds of millions of dollars to approved environmental partners to date. Today, 1% for the Planet’s global network consists of thousands of businesses and environmental partners working toward a better future for all.
Look for their logo to purchase for the planet, learn more and join at onepercentfortheplanet.org.
The Sustainable Entertainment Society was Green Spark Group’s chosen non-profit to donate to for the 2024-25 Fiscal year.

The Pact

Through our activities and initiatives, Green Spark Group is helping to achieve progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Launched in September 2015, the SDGs consist of 17 ambitious goals that aim to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges and shift the world onto a sustainable path. Meeting the SDGs by 2030 will require cooperation and collaboration among governments, NGOs, development partners, communities and the private sector. Green Spark Group founded the Creative Industries Pact for Sustainable Action to provide community and connection for creative organizations around the globe dedicated to upholding the UN SDGs. We are humbled by the response from the creative community. The Pact is now an active global community of over 180 signatories and ambassadors in over 20 countries. There is huge opportunity to build on this strong foundation right now, considering the UNFCCC's increasing interest in sustainability in the motion picture industry.

The Green Spark Group Team