2011
ONTARIO MANUFACTURERS SHOW PROVINCE IS A HOTBED FOR INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
Twenty exciting products launched at The Home Depot after Innovation for Sustainability's first "Meet the Buyer" event.
LAWN ORNAMENTS UNITE AND PROTEST DURING MOW DOWN POLLUTION'S 11TH YEAR!
Lawn ornaments have had enough and today everyone from plastic garden gnomes, pink flamingos and fishing frogs is silently protesting to educate Canadians on the harmful effects of gas-powered lawn equipment.
CANADIANS INFLUENCED BY SOCIAL CIRCLES AND ECONOMY WHEN IT COMES TO ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORTS AT HOME
Going green may be losing steam for Canadians but keeping up with the Joneses never goes out of style.
BILL LENNIE NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE HOME DEPOT CANADA
The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Bill Lennie has been named president, The Home Depot Canada, effective immediately. Lennie will replace Aaron Carmack, who is taking an extended leave of absence to attend to a personal illness.
THE HOME DEPOT ANNOUNCES CANADIAN LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Aaron Carmack has been promoted to president, The Home Depot Canada, effective January 31. Carmack, the current regional vice president of the Pac North region in the U.S., is replacing Annette Verschuren, who is leaving the Company after nearly 15 years of service.
2010
FIRST OF ITS KIND PROGRAM GIVES SMALL MANUFACTURERS OPPORTUNITY TO BRING INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS TO CANADIAN MARKET
The Home Depot Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade launch Innovation for Sustainability
THE HOME DEPOT NAMED TOP 100 CANADIAN EMPLOYER
The Home Depot Canada today announced it was named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2011, as part of a national competition conducted by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
EVERGREEN BRICK WORKS WELCOMES LARGEST RETAILER COMMITMENT TO-DATE
The Home Depot Canada and its Foundation help build the future of Canada's first community environmental centre
CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF MOW DOWN POLLUTION
The Home Depot Canada and Summerhill Impact challenge Canadians to retire 10,000 pieces of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment
SECOND ANNUAL CANADIAN GREEN HOME INDEX REVEALS REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORTS AT HOME
Perceived efficacy and economy affect homeowners' green actions
THE HOME DEPOT ANNOUNCES CANADIAN STORE ENERGY SAVINGS OF 220 MILLION KILOWATT-HOURS SINCE 2005; SETS ENERGY USE AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS TARGETS FOR 2015
Company to achieve a 20% reduction in its Canadian store energy use and a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from its domestic supply chain
2009
THE HOME DEPOT TO LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE MARTHA STEWART LIVING BRAND OF PAINT IN MARCH 2010.
THE HOME DEPOT CANADA FOUNDATION AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CANADA COMMIT TO CREATING SUSTAINABLE HOMES
THE HOME DEPOT CANADA TO LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE MARTHA STEWART LIVING BRAND
First category - Outdoor Living - will be available in all The Home Depot stores beginning in February 2010
ONTARIO HOMEOWNERS MAY BE IN AN UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT
FIRST EVER "CANADIAN GREEN HOME INDEX" REVEALS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT IN HOMES ACROSS CANADA
Canadians score 60 out of 100 for green intentions and eco-action at home
"DO WHAT YOU CAN" AT THE HOME DEPOT WHERE YOU CAN DO IT. WE CAN HELP.™
New in-store battery and paint recycling starts today
2008
THE HOME DEPOT SET TO OPEN THIRD LEED® - REGISTERED STORE IN PICKERING
Eco project store concept to open September 4, 2008
THE HOME DEPOT CANADA VOLUNTARILY PHASES OUT PESTICIDES ACROSS CANADA AND PROVIDES CONSUMERS OVER 50 OPTIONS IN NATURAL LAWN CARE
2007
THE HOME DEPOT REDEFINES THE HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOPPING EXPERIENCE WITH THE LAUNCH OF IT'S FIRST PROJECT STORE
New concept store set to open December 13, 2007
LIGHTS, RECYCLE, ACTION
The Home Depot Canada launches national CFL bulb recycling initiative
CANADIANS ARE INVITED TO CATCH THE SUN
The Home Depot and PowerStream unveil the largest retail solar power installation at Summer kickoff event
CANADA'S LARGEST LIGHT BULB RETAILER APPLAUDS NATIONAL PHASE OUT
The Home Depot's customers are already energy savvy, adopting energy efficient lighting at a rapid rate
THE HOME DEPOT CANADA & THE ENVIRONMENT
The Home Depot Canada is a leader in environmental stewardship and demonstrates its leadership by making the environment a core part of its business. Working with its customers, vendors and the communities where it operates, The Home Depot continues to be a positive force when it comes to the environment by helping customers make better choices for the environment and improving its business practices.
THE HOME DEPOT WOOD PURCHASING POLICY
As the world's largest home improvement retailer and an industry leader on sustainability issues, we have the ability to effect change by doing the right thing. To help protect endangered forests and to ensure that there will be timber for future generations, The Home Depot first issued its Wood Purchasing Policy in 1999. From 1999 through 2008 we have been very successful in leading our suppliers to understanding and practicing sustainable forestry throughout the world.
We pledged to give preference to wood that has come from forests managed in a responsible way and to eliminate wood purchases from endangered regions of the world.
TEAM DEPOT BUILDS SUSTAINABLE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES
Who is Team Depot?
A program managed by The Home Depot Canada Foundation, Team Depot is The Home Depot's volunteer force that brings together associates to give back to the communities they serve through hands-on service. Team Depot provides The Home Depot associates with the opportunity to demonstrate their know-how and passion for giving back while organizing and volunteering their time on projects that make a significant and meaningful difference in their communities. Team Depot directly supports The Home Depot Canada Foundation's mission to share our skills, knowledge and resources to develop sustainable homes and communities for Canadians.
