Our ESG Commitments
We believe in the power of collective action to create an inclusive community and a healthy planet.
Above all, we believe in our share of responsibility in this great universal collaboration and are willing to invest in creating value for a better world.
For Sustainable Development
Three Pillars
Over 50 Levio employees form the ESG Committee and work daily to ensure the objectives are met.
Environment
Operate in a responsible and sustainable manner to minimize our environmental impact. Educate stakeholders on their daily actions, adopt sustainable consumption behaviours, and promote best practices for a thriving community and planet.
Social
Provide a healthy, stimulating and inclusive work environment where Levio's values are at the heart of everyone's actions. Acting together to value diversity, equity, inclusion, professional development and wellness in the workplace. Be a proactive player to contribute to the communities around us.
Governance
Ensure ethical and responsible business culture and practices in our organization. Assess, monitor and report on our ESG commitments annually.
Environmental priorities
We focus on concrete actions in several priority areas:
- Climate change
- Use of natural resources
- Fight against pollution
- Energy efficiency
- Product sustainability and reuse
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Social pillars
Our social actions are focused on four key pillars:
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Community
- Physical and mental health
- Quality education, professional development and wellness
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Main focus of governance
Four main areas guide our work on governance:
- Data privacy
- Data security
- Intellectual property protection and competitive behaviour
- Management of systemic risks arising from technological disruption
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Our Impact in the Community
Founded on strong human values and eager to give back to the community, Levio leads by example through active involvement in our social environment. We place great importance on supporting the community and doing our part.
In addition to providing corporate support to several local sports teams and charitable organizations, Levio’s executive members also undertake various personal initiatives to support wellness in the community.
Centraide / United Way
In 2023, Levio offered $767 000 in donations, $620,000 in 2022, $400,000 in 2021, $275,000 in 2020, $175,000 in 2019, $172,000 in 2018 and $100,000 in 2017.
Each year, employees are invited to participate in the annual fundraising campaign as much as they are comfortable with. Levio has been a major Centraide (United Way) partner since 2016 and several members of management have been major donors since the company's founding.
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TEL-JEUNES FONDATION
Simon Desgagnés, an associate at Levio, acted as co-president of honor for the first Soirée Exquise fundraising event for the Tel-jeunes Foundation in April 2023.
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FOUNDATION FOR MONTREAL STUDENTS
Levio is proud to invest in the education of our youth by being affiliated with Code MTL initiated by the Foundation for Montreal Students.
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Cervo
François Dion, President of Levio, is the Honorary President of the Cervo Foundation.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF QUEBEC
Mr. François Dion, president of Levio, is a coach for the entrepreneur support program created by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Quebec.
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SUICIDE PREVENTION CENTER
François Dion is the Honorary Co-President of the Centre de prévention du suicide de Québec's fundraising campaign and Levio has donated $100,000 to the campaign.
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Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross aims to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world. Levio is committed to the foundation by participating in annual fundraising activities.
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PAUL GÉRIN-LAJOIE FONDATION
The Paul Gérin-Lajoie's Fondation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to contribute to the improvement of living conditions of populations through quality education in West Africa and the Great Lakes, and in Haiti.
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CHU DE QUÉBEC FOUNDATION
François Dion is the honorary co-president of the Bal des Grands Romantiques 2020.
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CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY
Levio is proud to partner with the Canadian Cancer Society for the 2020 Gala des Grands Chefs.
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