Social responsibility

As part of our Sustainable Development Action Plan (SDAP), we’ve updated our objectives to better guide our efforts in reducing the environmental, social, and health-related impacts associated with the sale of legal cannabis — all while ensuring the responsible growth of our operations.

We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint, advancing our responsible governance practices, and continuing our community involvement.

Want to learn more? Explore our concrete actions and commitments in the following documents:

Read our 2024–2028 Sustainable Development Action Plan to learn more about our initiatives.

Read our 2024 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions report (French only)

Read our 2023 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions report (French only)

Environment

As a government corporation, we strive to lead by example when it comes to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Our 2024–2028 goals:

Reduce the environmental footprint associated with containers and packaging;
Increase participation in our in-store container and packaging recycling program through broader outreach;
Formalize our waste management practices;
Raise awareness among our teams about using active and public transportation.

Governance

Sound governance principles shape our organizational culture and drive us to act responsibly.

Our 2024–2028 goals:

Increase the share of responsible purchasing in our operations;
Build sustainability into the way we develop our internal policies.

Community

Our commitment to the community is reflected in our ongoing efforts to fulfill our mission with a focus on protecting public health.

Our goal for 2024–2028:

Increase the availability of products identified as Québec-grown.

In-store container and packaging recycling program

The SQDC is committed to promoting more sustainable packaging practices, focusing on reducing weight, recycling, and recovering materials to help minimize its environmental footprint.

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