At The Brick, environmental sustainability is something we practice every day. Like saving you more, going green is one of our obsessions.
We first implemented our Project Green strategy in 2007. This project was intended to have an immediate and positive impact on the environment, as well as set the stage for future initiatives that would allow The Brick to become a leader in environmental sustainability. We strive to take advantage of every opportunity to help maintain our planet for future generations.
Project Green aligns directly with our core values: by keeping our waste in check, we can keep costs low and continue to offer green prices on household products, as well as continue to be a strong community partner and global citizen.
In 2024 The Brick’s corporate office and distribution centers diverted 85% of our company waste!
This means we saved:
Through a mix of our own machinery, third-party partners and government programs, The Brick recycles the vast majority of our product packaging. Each of our distribution centres has a dedicated Green Zone where recyclables are processed, stored and shipped. We continue to adopt new ways to reuse or repurpose even more materials every year.
The Brick recycles:
In each new major renovation or construction project The Brick has recently completed, we've installed energy management systems to optimize our heat and electricity consumption. In all other locations, we use programmable thermostats to keep energy costs low. Future plans include stalling higher-efficiency HVAC units into our facilities.
By replacing older delivery and service trucks with newer and more efficient models, we've been able to reduce our environmental impact. Approximately 50% of our fleet is less than four years old, while the remainder has been on the road for less than eight years.
The Brick has upgraded the lighting in nearly 80 of our locations, dramatically reducing our energy consumption. We've replaced at least a portion of the lighting with high-efficiency upgrades in each of our distribution centres, including all of the lighting in the Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg locations. This new lighting consumes less energy, gives off better quality lighting and requires less maintenance.
The Brick is committed to sustainability. We believe it’s important to reduce our footprint on the environment, nurture and protect renewable resources, give back to the communities that support us, and engage with our community members. That's why The Brick was a proud sponsor of 2023 National Tree Day, participating in one of the spotlight events that took place in Edmonton's Cavanagh community.
Since the launch of Project Green, The Brick has been proudly recognized by many of Canada's leading environmental agencies for our ongoing commitment to sustainability.
In 2025, The Brick distribution centre in Québec was recognized by GoRecycle for being one of the top five retailers in appliance recovery—a significant achievement that reflects our dedication to responsible recycling practices.
Previously, Recycle Québec granted us their second-highest accreditation for recycling in March 2016, and the Recycling Council of Ontario awarded us Gold in 2013. Additionally, our Mississauga distribution centre was featured in Canadian Retailer Magazine for its accomplishments in sustainability.
We’re honoured to receive this recognition, which reflects the values we live by and the efforts of every Brick team member working toward a greener future.
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