Social Responsibility at EDI - Supporting a Better World
In the realm of social responsibility, EDI proudly aligns itself with its partners, forging a path to a better world. At the core of our commitment is a deep connection to the communities we serve, and this dedication resonates through our active participation and support.
Community Spirit
EDI and our employees are proud to be active members of associated engineering in the communities in which we live and work. Our dedication shines through our staff – staff who take on roles within their communities: we are science fair judges, volunteer firefighters, hockey and soccer coaches, charitable fundraisers and event volunteers and organizers, to name just a few. EDI is pleased to volunteer time and contribute resources to many noteworthy groups and events. Some of the causes and events we support are listed below:
Prince George, British Columbia
- Bike to Work Week Prince George
- Elizabeth Fry Society – Adopt a Family Christmas Hamper
- Prince George Youth Soccer Association
- Salvation Army Tree of Lights
- UNBC Environmental Engineering Students – Western Engineering Competition
- Canadian Cancer Society Annual Charity Fishing Derby
- Caledonia Nordic Ski Club
Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Bike to Work Week – Commuter Challenge
- Corporate Sponsor of Team VanOsch – BC Curling Team
- Vancouver Island University (VIU) Keith Brown Bursary
- Salvation Army – Adopt a Family Hamper Program
- Lake Cowichan Stream Keepers – fish salvage
- Broom Busters
- Morrel Sanctuary – Western Toad specific
- Tla-oh-qui-aht First Nation Olympics
- BC Elders Gathering
- Huu-ay-aht First Nation Elders Dinner
Victoria, BC
- Power to Be
- MS Society of Canada
- Vancouver Island Surfrider Foundation
Vancouver, BC
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
- Bike to Work Week – Commuter Challenge
- South Coast Conservation Program (SCCP)
- Bird Studies Canada Christmas Bird Count
- Whistler Bioblitz
Saskatoon, SK
- Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic
- University of Saskatchewan, School of Environment and Sustainability
Whitehorse, YT
- Available Light Film Festival
- Faro Golf Tournament
- McIntyre Creek Bird Banding Station
- Sima Ski Hill
- Santa Claus Parade
- Society of Yukon Bird Observatories
- Stix Paddling Team supporting Yukoner’s Cancer Care Fund
- Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club
- Whitehorse Oldtimers Hockey League
- Whitehorse Minor Hockey Association
- Hockey Yukon
- Yukon Envirothon (high school science)
- Yukon Science Fairs
Commitment to Reconciliation
EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc. (EDI) values and respects Indigenous Peoples, their culture, and their connection to the land. The success of Indigenous Peoples in Canada is a foundational component of EDI’s ethic, and we work to apply our experience, passion, and skills to collaborate and learn with Indigenous communities in the areas where we live and work. EDI has been working with Indigenous communities for almost three decades to create mutually- beneficial economic opportunities.
EDI believes meaningful Indigenous involvement in economic development is essential for everyone’s economic, social, and environmental well-being. This document outlines our efforts towards reconciliation, including respectful knowledge sharing and relationships between our team and Indigenous Peoples.
At the heart of EDI’s ethic is an appreciation for listening, learning, and sharing. Our success is based on a down to earth philosophy that pursues open dialogue, common ground, and mutual best interests as a means of discovering our collaborator’s needs and how best to address them.
EDI offers a suite of services to help our clients succeed, including:
- Working with Indigenous
- Communities
- Biophysical study design, execution & results presentation
- Community engagement
- Traditional land use studies (TLU)
- Traditional environmental knowledge studies (TEK)
- Socio-economic studies
- Strategic land use planning
- Training program design & implementation
- Links to trusted resource specialists
