WWF-Canada celebrates 2025 Corporate Partnership award recipients

WWF Canada

TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2025 — Whether they’re embracing operational sustainability, investing in ecosystem restoration, protecting marine species or fighting biodiversity loss one step at a time, the recipients of WWF-Canada’s 2025 Corporate Partnership Awards have shown tremendous leadership in the effort to protect and conserve nature in Canada.

This year’s awards were presented at WWF-Canada’s annual Corporate Partnerships Summit on Sept. 23, an event generously sponsored by Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. The honourees represent diverse approaches to conservation, from transforming business practices to inspiring consumer behaviour and mobilizing employees. Together, they highlight the power of partnership in achieving WWF-Canada’s mission to Regenerate Canada.

Holt Renfrew is Regenerate Canada Partner of the Year 2025
WWF-Canada’s Regenerate Canada Partner of the Year recipient is Holt Renfrew. From left to right: Mabel Sin, Manager, Special Events, Marketing at Holt Renfrew; Alex Portman, Head of Corporate Partnerships at WWF-Canada; Rosanna D’Alessandro, Director, Sustainability & Social Impact at Holt Renfrew; Panda; Sophia Lindy, Marketing Coordinator at Holt Renfrew; Chloe Bard, Coordinator, Communications at Holt Renfrew; Erica Campbell, Specialist, Sustainability & Social Impact at Holt Renfrew; Tonya Mckone, Manager, Sales at Holt Renfrew © Sarah Pietrkiewicz / WWF-Canada

Regenerate Canada Partner of the Year – Holt Renfrew
Holt Renfrew is recognized for aligning its business with conscious choices, embedding sustainability into operations, and inspiring both customers and employees. Through habitat regeneration funding, employee engagement in WWF-Canada’s re:grow program, spirited Climb for Nature teams, and a national cause-marketing campaign, Holt Renfrew has set a high bar for corporate leadership in climate and nature action.

Nature & Community Leadership Award – Aviva Canada
Aviva Canada is celebrated for its long-term commitment to nature-based solutions that address both biodiversity loss and climate change. By investing in community-led restoration efforts through WWF-Canada’s Nature and Climate Grant Program and weaving sustainability into its corporate culture through Climate Day events, Aviva demonstrates how corporate action can strengthen both ecosystems and communities.

Sustainable Impact Award – RBC Foundation
The RBC Foundation is honoured for its enduring support of environmental protection and restoration. Their funding has advanced marine species protection, freshwater conservation, and native plant distribution. Beyond philanthropy, their strategic vision has made a lasting contribution to a more sustainable future for people and wildlife in Canada.

Brand Champion Award – Tide and Walmart Canada (#TurnToCold Campaign)
Tide and Walmart Canada are recognized for their collaborative Earth Month campaign, #TurnToCold. With this campaign, Tide encouraged Canadians to switch to cold-water washing, a simple household change with the potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly. Celebrating Procter & Gamble Canada’s 15 years of partnership with WWF-Canada, this initiative highlights the impact of long-term collaboration on consumer behaviour and climate action.

Panda Spirit Award – Scott Kirby, TD Insurance
Scott Kirby of TD Insurance receives the Panda Spirit Award for his passion and personal leadership. For three consecutive years, he has rallied colleagues to form the largest-ever CN Tower Climb for Nature teams, making TD Insurance the top fundraiser and mobilizing thousands to support WWF-Canada’s work to protect and restore nature.
“These awards recognize the extraordinary ways our partners are helping regenerate Canada’s ecosystems,” Kathrin Majic, WWF-Canada’s Senior Vice-president of Development, said. “Their commitment proves that when business and community leaders step up, real change for nature is possible.”

 

For more information about WWF-Canada’s corporate partnerships, visit wwf.ca/about-us/working-with-business/

About WWF-Canada
WWF-Canada is committed to equitable and effective conservation actions that restore nature, reverse wildlife loss and fight climate change. We draw on scientific analysis and Indigenous guidance to ensure all our efforts connect to a single goal: a future where wildlife, nature and people thrive. For more information visit wwf.ca.

About Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
As the world’s leading operator of luxury hotels, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts currently manages 133 properties in 47 countries. Open at its present location since 2012, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is the city’s premier luxury hotel located in the heart of the historic Yorkville neighbourhood. The property, which completed an extensive multimillion dollar guest room renovation in 2024, provides a preferred address for both business and leisure travellers, and the highly personalized, anticipatory service that Four Seasons guests expect and value around the world. Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is recognized as a Five-Star Hotel and Five-Star Spa courtesy of the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards and holds the Two Key distinction from the prestigious MICHELIN Guide. It is designated with the AAA Five Diamond Rating, as well as the Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Award and Travel + Leisure World’s Best Award. For more information on Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, the global flagship property, visit press.fourseasons.com/toronto.

 

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