Vaughan businesses recognized for leadership in sustainability
The City of Vaughan has recognized three local businesses for their leadership in sustainability, celebrating their achievements in the 2026 Better Your Business program at the May 12 Committee of the Whole (2) meeting.
Congratulations to The Royal Bridal Boutique Gallery, Club Sudo and Sandbox VR Vaughan!
Through the City’s 2026 Better Your Business program, these organizations received one-on-one consultations with Dr. Mark Terry, a professor at York University, who helped guide the development of each company’s new sustainable business model to incorporate the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Adopted at the 2015 Paris Climate Summit, these goals aim to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030.
The Better Your Business program is designed to increase awareness of the resources available to help Vaughan’s business community improve their processes, practices and policies.
Learn more at vaughanbusiness.ca/BetterYourBusiness.
QUOTES
“The City of Vaughan’s Better Your Business program is an excellent initiative designed to strengthen our local economy while supporting more sustainable, forward‑thinking business practices. Through this program, participating businesses gain valuable education and tools to build more sustainable business models. I want to congratulate and thank The Royal Bridal Boutique Gallery, Club Sudo and Sandbox VR Vaughan – by participating, these businesses have demonstrated leadership, adaptability and a commitment to sustainability. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to Professor Mark Terry, PhD, for his ongoing guidance in advancing this important work.”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
“Our Economic Development team is proud to continue supporting projects that help Vaughan’s small businesses thrive. On behalf of the team, I’d like to congratulate the participants of the 2026 Better Your Business program for taking important steps toward making their businesses more socially and environmentally sustainable. This program is driven by the energy and commitment of the Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre, and I’m truly thankful for their leadership. I’d also like to thank Professor Mark Terry, PhD, for his continued involvement and for generously sharing his knowledge and expertise with the program.”
- Raphael Costa, Director, Economic Development
QUICK FACTS
- In 2026, the Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre’s Better Your Business program guided three local businesses on their journey to implement and maintain practices to create a more sustainable city.
- The participating organizations received one-on-one consultations with acclaimed York University Professor Mark Terry, PhD, who helped guide the development of each company’s new sustainable business model to incorporate the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
- The Better Your Business program is designed to increase awareness of the resources available to help Vaughan’s business community improve their processes, practices and policies.
LEARN MORE
Better Your Business program webpage
