2.1 Type and Size of Your Business

Please select the category that best describes your business.

• Not-for-Profit (e.g., a charity) 
• A small for-profit company (1 to 99 employees) 
• A medium-sized for-profit company (100 to 499 employees) 
• A large for-profit company (500 or more employees)

2.2 Certification of Ownership by an Underrepresented Member of the Community

Reference guide (for context): Governments represent and address the needs, wants, and aspirations of everyone within their jurisdiction. The objective of inclusive trade is to ensure that all segments of society can take advantage of opportunities that flow from trade. For The City, this means removing barriers and leveraging procurement opportunities for companies owned by women, Indigenous persons, LGBTQ2S+, Newcomer, persons with disabilities, or persons from diverse Racialized groups. 

Question: Does your company have a third-party certification to show ownership from an underrepresented group?

• No
• Yes

2.3 Work experiences, internships, and apprenticeships

Reference guide (for context): Hands-on opportunities in a company for individuals develops not only key transferable skills necessary for the workplace, but also a network of industry and professional contacts. Hands-on opportunities develop and strengthen both an individual and the workforce.

Question: Does your organization currently provide work experience, internship, or apprenticeship opportunities longer than 2 weeks? If yes, what percentage of the work experience, internship, or apprenticeship programs offered are paid?o

• Yes-FULLY PAID 100%
• Yes-PARTIALLY-PAID
• Yes-UNPAID 0%
• No

2.4 Living wage Employer

Reference guide (for context): Living wage is defined as the hourly wage a worker needs to earn to cover their basic expenses and maintain a modest standard of living in their community. This includes costs such as housing, food, transportation, child care, and other essentials. As of 2024, Living Wage Canada lists the Calgary living wage as $24.45 per hour. Living Wage resources for Canada: https://www.livingwage.ca/ Living Wage resource for Alberta https://livingwagealberta.ca/living-wage/.

Question: Does your company pay a living wage to BOTH all directly employed staff and all contracted staff?

• No
• Yes

3.1. Equity - Membership Supporting Outcomes for Underrepresented Group

Reference guide (for context): Diverse and inclusive communities are when all segments of society feel welcome and experience a sense of belonging. When underrepresented groups feel supported to reach their full potential and contribute their unique talents to society, everyone benefits. Society becomes stronger and more resilient. Companies can use their resources and position in society to support underrepresented groups. This support may include undertaking advocacy action (allyship), building alliances, or collaboratively integrating opportunities to reduce barriers in society. One way for companies to action their values and provide legitimacy to underrepresented groups is through memberships.

Question: Does your company have membership(s) to show your advocacy (or support or alliance) for an underrepresented group?

• No
• Yes

3.2 Equity: Truth & Reconciliation: Indigenous Policy

Reference guide (for context): Policies are important governance tools in a company, because they are rules setting out expectations for behaviour and decision-making. Policies inform whether a company is operating in a way consistent with its values and goals. Inclusion is about taking action to incorporate all people into community life. The Calls to Action in Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission includes Call #92 to business include to provide education for management and staff on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. This will require skills-based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism.

Question: Does your company have a specific Indigenous policy to support outcomes for Indigenous communities?

• No
• Yes

If yes, please provide evidence of your policies or strategies. 

3.3. Social Cohesion: Large or Small Actions to Strengthen the Whole Community - Giving Back to the Community!

Reference guide (for context): The City of Calgary is committed to making life better everyday.

Question: In the last twelve months, has your company taken action to strengthen the quality of life in the community of Calgary, or in the community in which your company primarily operates, through volunteering, sponsorship, outreach, or award sponsorship?

• No
• Yes

Please select the type of contribution made and describe the opportunity including the target group(s) and dates(s).

• Volunteer Opportunities
• Volunteer Sponsorship
• Award Sponsorship
• Community Outreach to Inspire
• Others Actions to Strengthen the Community

3.4 Social Cohesion - Actions to Strengthen Social Integration or Economic Opportunity for Underrepresented Groups

Reference guide (for context): Greater economic opportunity and integration may be in the form of employment initiatives, outreach in schools; outreach in Newcomer, Indigenous, or other communities; or other employment or mentorship programs that support underrepresented groups in their integration in the workplace or society. Does your company have any programs or initiatives to ensure greater integration into society or economic opportunity for underrepresented groups including Indigenous peoples, women, LGBTQ2S+, persons of diverse Racialized groups, newcomers, refugees, persons with disabilities, youth, veterans, and persons with experiences of living unhoused in the community? 

Question: Has your company taken actions to strengthen social integration or economic opportunity for underrepresented groups?

• No
• Yes

Please select the group (choose all that apply) and attach evidence. 

• Indigenous peoples
• women
• LGBTQ2S+
• diverse Racialized groups
• newcomers
• refugees
• persons with disabilities
• youth veterans
• unhoused persons

4.1 Climate or Environmental Policy

Reference guide (for context): The purpose of The City of Calgary is set out in legislation of the Government of Alberta (Municipal Government Act R.S.A. 2000 Chapter M-26). The City’s purpose includes providing "good government and to foster the well-being of the environment".

The City of Calgary has approved an Environment Strategy and a Climate Strategy which requires commitment not only from our own organization as demonstrated in our Environmental Policy, but depend on the collective contribution by those we interact and do business with in order to achieve results.

Question: Does your company have a climate or environmental policy? If yes, please provide evidence of your policies or strategies.

• No
• Yes

4.2 Climate or Environmental Targets

Reference guide (for context): Companies have an important role in addressing the climate and environmental challenges.

Question: Does your company have climate or environmental targets?

• No
• Yes

Please select the target types and attach evidence that includes the target value.

• Environmental Target
• Climate Target
• Greenhouse Reduction Target
• Other related-targets

5.1 OH&S - Workplace Safety Management Through Registered or Audited Systems

Reference guide (for context): People matter. The City of Calgary believes and is committed to health and safety as top priority within The City itself and the companies that do business with The City. Action to health and safety commitments may be through registration with a third-party organization who monitors and validates how well your company is meeting health and safety program standards. Action to health and safety commitments may also be through a nonregistered, audited health and safety system that meets local health and safety requirements.

Question: Does your company manage workplace health and safety risks through either a registered OH&S management system or a non-registered, audited health and safety management system that meets local health and safety requirements?

• No
• Yes

Please select the occupational health and safety management systems (choose all that apply) and attach evidence.

• OHASA 18001
• CAN/CSA Z1000
• ANSI Z10
• COR
• SECOR
• Non-registered but Audited system  

5.2 OH&S Respectful Workplace - Commitment to Safe, Respectful Workplace That Includes Psychological Safety

Reference guide (for context): The City of Calgary is committed to creating a safe, respectful workplace. The City expects the companies it contracts with to also be committed to creating and promoting a safe, respectful workplace that supports employees in their efforts to address all types of harassment and discrimination.*

*Based on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Alberta Human Rights Act

Question: Does your company promote a respectful working environment with formal policies or procedures to address and resolve discrimination and harassment?

• No
• Yes

Indicate Policy (or Procedure) and enter its name before attaching.

Please select the types of policies or procedures(Choose all the apply) and attach evidence.

• Corporate Code of Conduct
• Corporate Code of Ethics
• Respectful Workplace Policy (includes bullying, discrimination, disrespectful behaviour, and harassment)
• Other