As the largest network of disaster restoration professionals in Canada, our mission is built around restoring what might otherwise be demolished or discarded. Every day, we bring homes, businesses, and cherished belongings back to life. From memory-filled furniture to meaningful clothing and vibrant living spaces, we help reduce waste and minimize the environmental impact of disasters.
Over the past few years, the effects of climate change have become impossible to ignore: think of the torrential rains or the uncontrollable wildfires we’ve all witnessed recently. As a company on the front lines of these events, we feel a deep responsibility to act. We firmly believe that each of us, in our own way, can help build a more resilient and sustainable future.
With this in mind, GUS has had its near-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets officially validated by the international Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means we are actively committed to reducing our carbon footprint based on the best available science. Our aim is not only to meet science-based targets, but also to promote sustainable practices across our entire network.
This isn’t just a strategic direction: it’s a core value guiding both our long-term vision and our day-to-day actions.
The Science Based Targets initiative is one of the world’s most recognized organizations supporting and coordinating corporate climate action. Emissions reduction targets are considered “science-based” when they align with the level of decarbonization required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Founded in 2015, the SBTi was created by the World Resources Institute, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the United Nations Global Compact, and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
Our Target
Direct emissions from the use of vehicles and equipment.
Indirect emissions from electricity and heating consumption.
All other indirect emissions from across our value chain, such as materials used, business travel, suppliers, or waste.
1. Electrifying Our Fleet for More Responsible Travel
Our vehicles are essential to our operations — from site visits and partner meetings to regional coordination. To reduce the environmental impact of travel, we’ve begun a transition toward electrification.
Our commitments:
2. Improving Energy and Heating Efficiency
Reducing our footprint also means optimizing energy use across our buildings and facilities (Scope 2). Whether in offices, warehouses, or decontamination workshops every kilowatt counts.
Ongoing and upcoming actions:
3. Supporting Our Franchisees in Lowering Their Emissions
Our network is large, dynamic, and rooted across the country. To make a real difference, we need to move forward together.
This is why we will implement a practical and accessible support program for our franchisees.
It includes:
At GUS, every action matters. Our climate journey is just beginning, but it is grounded in a deep belief: that together, we can build a future that’s more resilient, more responsible, and more human.