Mission
Green Communities Canada is a national network of community-based non-profit organizations that deliver innovative environmental programs and services, with a focus on household and community action. Green Communities Canada supports member organizations in working together to achieve environmental sustainability, including healthy ecosystems and communities, sustainable resource use, and clean air, water, and soil.
Values
Green Communities Canada and its member organizations are committed to:
- respect for the natural environment and quality of life -as the basis for all that we do
- personal, household, and community action -because we can make a difference
- multi-sectoral cooperation and partnership -as a primary strategy for achieving results
- professionalism and impartiality -in the services we provide
- fairness and respect -in our dealings with customers, partners, suppliers, colleagues, employees, and volunteers
- program effectiveness and measurable outcomes - to maximize our impact and ensure accountability
- inclusiveness and equity -in access to program benefits
- personal, organizational, and community capacity development - as the foundation for continuous improvement in our ability to achieve environmental gains
- the advancement of Green Communities, collectively and individually - as vehicles for achieving our shared goals
- community-based program delivery
- respect for the diversity of our member organizations
