Our Environmental Social Governance (ESG)
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Our ESG Initiatives
ARCA is committed to meeting the evolving needs of our contractors, especially as more property owners seek contractors with responsible environmental policies.
ARCA members are committed to being responsive to the needs of their clients and, as a result, voted to actively pursue sustainable practices.
Our Commitment
In 2023, ARCA took a significant step by purchasing 160 acres in northern Alberta and planting 166,000 trees. This forest is a cornerstone of our long-term commitment to environmental sustainability, and we pledge to keep it healthy and standing for the next 100 years. In addition to carbon capture, our forests contribute to environmental preservation, biodiversity, and ecological health. Our members have embraced this initiative wholeheartedly.
Acres of Forest
Years of Maintenance Pledged
Trees
Forest Management
To ensure transparency, a professional forest management company will provide annual reports, which will be available to anyone interested in our efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
The Forest Effect
Our trees will capture 3,600 tonnes of carbon per year. Over the lifetime of our forest, we will capture 360,000 tonnes of carbon.
Tonnes of Carbon per Year
Tonnes of Carbon Over the Lifetime
ARCA Supports It’s Members
ARCA also supports member contractors in building their own sustainability programs in several key ways:
We assist members in calculating and reducing their carbon footprint over time.
Our members have always maintained a truly diverse workforce, and we are now helping them showcase this diversity, reflecting all groups within society.
ARCA ensures compliance with CSA SPE-116 guidelines, providing leadership and direction for not-for-profit associations.
Our members are excited to lead the skilled trades industry in this green initiative, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and diversity.
Downloadable ESG Statement
Download this PDF for use in your bid documents.
Forest Timeline
ARCA members have taken a significant step in managing their carbon footprint. Here’s the full timeline of the ARCCA Forrest so far.
2023
In 2023, ARCA acquired 160 acres of land in Northern Alberta with the aim of establishing an Alberta-based carbon capture strategy within the boreal forest.
2024
In the spring, the ARCA Forest was seeded with 166,000 white pine trees.
2025
The professional management of this forest will include maintaining optimal soil conditions and replanting trees as necessary. The first annual report on the ARCA Forest’s progress will be presented by Sora Ecological Consulting at our AGM in June 2025.