Fairware Impact Report 2024

Our Actions

> PRODUCT DONATIONS Each year we donate excess merchandise to community partners. In 2024 we donated over $4,700 worth of merchandise to three community organizations. • Approx. $3,850 worth of holiday gift merchandise to VSSL. • Approx. $600 worth of Patagonia merchandise to B Lab, Canadian Mental Health Association, and YMCA Vancouver for auction gifts. • A donation of $257 to Ocean Wise. > RENEWED LIVING WAGE COMMITMENT Continue to align our compensation with the new Living Wage Standard for Vancouver to ensure 2024 salaries meet a local living wage. > RECIPROCITY ROAD CONTRIBUTIONS As part of our membership in Reciprocity Road, an industry buying group, we collectively donated $7,500 USD to the Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) and $5,000 to the Plenty of Plates/Better Life Foundation.

> PROMOCARES 4GOOD CAMPAIGN In 2024 we supported the PromoCares Water4Good campaign with a $500 USD donation.

> VOLUNTEERISM – INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONAL BOARDS • In 2024, Co-Founder Sarah White served as a member of the President’s Group, a network of 25 change-driven BC business leaders who are champions for more accessible, inclusive workplaces. Sarah was also on the board of Vancouver Street Soccer League. • Co-Founder Denise Taschereau is on the board of PromoCares, an industry group dedicated to enhancing Corporate Social Responsibility in the industry. She is also a member of the PPAI, Promotional Products Industry Association Board of Directors.

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