We believe in power
of partnership.
Explore the industry organizations, certifications and affiliations we’re a part of to help grow food tourism at home and beyond.
The United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals
We actively align our affiliations, operations and programs with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We are a Living Wage Employer.
Living Wage Employers are responsible employers who care about their employees and the community. They recognize that paying a living wage constitutes a critical investment in the long-term prosperity of the economy by fostering a dedicated, skilled and healthy workforce.
We are now one of over 300 organizations in the province committed to paying a living wage, which, in Toronto is $22.08/hour. We recognize that paying a living wage constitutes a critical investment in the long–term prosperity of the economy.
The Culinary Tourism Alliance is Rainbow Registered.
Not only is having LGBT+-friendly policies in your company the right thing to do – it’s also good for business. Rainbow Registered is a national accreditation for LGBT+ friendly businesses and organizations. When you see a Rainbow Registered symbol, you know the business or organization meets a stringent set of standards to ensure LGBT+ customers feel safe, welcomed, and accepted. Get your business registered! Head over to cglcc.ca.
We are a proud partner of Carbonzero.
Through this partnership, we calculate and offset the carbon emissions associated with our business travel, events, and operational activities. These offsets directly support verified projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions—such as reforestation, renewable energy, and methane capture—helping us actively contribute to the fight against climate change.
We are Greenstep Gold Certifed.
The Culinary Tourism Alliance underwent a comprehensive assessment and achieved a Gold Sustainable Tourism Certification. The process included a one-on-one review of our organization's practices with a GreenStep Assessor to determine how we’re doing against their Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recognized criteria.
We are aware of the areas where we have opportunities for improvement, and are using the resources from GreenStep to inform our tactical plans for continued success on our sustainability journey. Certification requires reassessment every two years and we're aiming for Platinum by 2028!
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