Impact

Bigger than our business.

From empowering over 1,200 clients to becoming a certified B Corp, this year was all about driving change. Our Impact Report highlights the strides we’ve taken to build stronger communities and create lasting opportunities. Dive in to see how we’re making a difference!

Ballad is a purpose-driven business that is driven by its desire to empower resilient people, businesses, and communities across Canada. Marking its ten-year anniversary and at a pivotal time of growth, Ballad invested in social impact (SI) as a core initiative and business function. Check out our Impact Strategy to learn more!

We're officially a B Corp!

Ballad is now a certified B Corp! This certification highlights our commitment to environmental and social performance, accountability, and transparency, as we join a global community of like-minded organizations.

Impact Snapshot

Of workforce development programs serve equity-deserving participants

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Job placements, with participants successfully starting careers across various industries

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Communities supported through our consulting services, helping drive growth and development

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B Corp score, highlighting social performance, accountability, and transparency

Impact Commitments

Ballad has identified four impact commitments where we think we can make real change. Ballad’s impact strategy outlines the key activities and indicators used to ensure we deliver on our ambitious impact commitments, and to ensure transparency, consistency, and accountability. Our four impact commitments are:

1. Begin with Ballad

Optimize the positive impact and reduce the negative impact created through our day-to-day business and operating decisions.

2. Resilient and Employable Workforce

Support participants reattach to the workforce long-term and increase their capacity to be resilient to economic vulnerability.

3. Empowered and Prosperous Communities

Thriving and prosperous businesses and communities that are empowered to pursue their long-term vision.

4. Scaling Impact and Transforming the Ecosystem

Concerted knowledge mobilization and relationship building for industry advancement.

I liked that there was a session with everyone, bringing their ideas and concerns together, it was needed for a long time.

Nation Member, Kapawe’no First Nation

Employment Partners

One of our primary indicators of program success is participant job placements. Thanks to the support and generosity of our employment partners we can support participants find job opportunities in their desired career pathways. Some of our long-standing connections:

Community Investment

Each year we invest in the communities where we operate through volunteer time, donations, sponsorship, and employee-matched giving. Some of the organizations include: