Responsible sourcing and positive impact

Because a present can make a difference far beyond the moment.

At Shop moi ça, we believe a present is much more than something you give.

It’s an opportunity to be there for an employee, a client, a partner or a community. It’s also an opportunity to make choices that have a positive impact on people, the Canadian economy and the environment.

Every decision matters:

  • the businesses we work with,
  • the products we select,
  • the way we package our gift boxes,
  • and the initiatives we put in place.

We know that many of our clients have responsible sourcing requirements or ESG criteria to meet. That’s why we’re continually working to evolve our practices and offer gifts that feel meaningful to both the people receiving them and the organizations giving them.

Our commitments

Responsible sourcing

Our mission is to champion Canadian businesses. Behind every one of our gift boxes is a network of passionate small businesses, makers and entrepreneurs.

As part of our selection process, we prioritize:

  1. Quebec and Canadian businesses;
  2. small businesses and local makers;
  3. women-owned businesses;
  4. Indigenous- and diverse-owned businesses whenever possible;
  5. partners who share our values of quality, ethics and responsibility;
  6. suppliers who demonstrate a commitment to improving their environmental and social practices.

We build long-term relationships with our suppliers and foster collaboration to create value throughout our supply chain. Large organizations are placing increasing importance on supply chain resilience, supplier diversity and responsible practices in their procurement processes.

Reducing our environmental footprint

Every action matters.

We’re continually working to reduce the environmental impact of our operations through concrete actions:

  1. Prioritizing nearby suppliers to help reduce transportation;
  2. Optimizing our shipments to reduce unnecessary transportation;
  3. Reusing packaging materials received from our suppliers whenever their condition allows;
  4. Working with our partners to reduce packaging at the source;
  5. Recycling and finding ways to give residual materials a second life in our operations;
  6. Choosing video conferencing whenever travel can be avoided;
  7. Offering a carbon offset option on our online store and applying carbon offsets to our high-volume corporate shipments;
  8. Using technology platforms that are working to reduce their own environmental footprint.

When selecting a new supplier or product, environmental considerations are part of our decision-making process, alongside quality, reliability and the customer experience.

Reducing waste

We believe a quality product deserves a second chance.

In collaboration with our suppliers, we recover surplus products, items with slightly damaged packaging or products approaching their best-before date, giving them a new life in discounted gift boxes or through donations to community organizations.

This initiative helps us:

  1. reduce waste;
  2. support our suppliers;
  3. offer quality products at a more accessible price;
  4. maximize the positive impact of every product made.

A positive impact in our community

Our commitment goes far beyond our gift boxes.

We contribute to our community by:

  1. Donating surplus inventory to various community organizations;
  2. Encouraging the donation of returned packages;
  3. Welcoming interns from Quebec colleges and universities;
  4. Collaborating with educational institutions on student projects, case studies and judging panels;
  5. Supporting the integration of newcomers through employment opportunities;
  6. Supporting various non-profit organizations and community initiatives each year.

Diversity, inclusion and well-being

Shop moi ça is a women-owned business, and we believe a strong economy is built on greater diversity in entrepreneurship.

We foster a respectful, inclusive workplace free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.

We also encourage a diverse supply chain by working, whenever possible, with:

  1. women-owned businesses;
  2. Indigenous-owned businesses;
  3. businesses owned by members of underrepresented communities;
  4. local small businesses that contribute to the economic vitality of their communities.

We also support work-life balance for our team through measures such as flexible work schedules.

An approach that continues to evolve

Expectations for businesses are evolving quickly, and so are ours.

We regularly review our practices to improve our environmental, social and economic impact.

We continue to listen to our clients, suppliers and team to identify new opportunities for improvement and advance our responsible sourcing practices.

What this means for our clients

By choosing Shop moi ça, you help:

✔ support hundreds of Quebec and Canadian businesses;

✔ champion small businesses and local entrepreneurship;

✔ encourage a more diverse supply chain;

✔ reduce waste through product recovery and reuse initiatives;

✔ generate positive economic impact in communities across Canada;

✔ give meaningful gifts without compromising on quality.

Do you need to complete an ESG or responsible sourcing questionnaire?

We regularly work with organizations that need to assess their suppliers based on environmental, social, governance or supplier diversity criteria.

Our team is happy to complete your supplier qualification questionnaires and provide the information needed to support your responsible sourcing process. Public- and private-sector organizations are placing increasing importance on criteria such as human rights, labour practices, environmental protection, supplier diversity and ethical practices throughout the supply chain.

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