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 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.
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:
