Entering today's complex world of sustainability management and reporting comes with a steep learning curve. Unfortunately, companies that want to make sustainability progress often lack an effective roadmap. But a strategic organizational methodology is necessary for...

Ensuring organisational ambition to achieve corporate social responsibility (CSR) improvements is no small task. One of the ways to empower your organisation to act upon its values is through community engagement. There are a variety of approaches available for giving...

Mining companies need to meet a lot of expectations.  Mining has been with us since before the Bronze age, and the extraction of minerals has resulted in numerous human, social and economic improvements in our "way of life". And now, the sustainability of the...

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) held its longstanding Corporate Responsibility Summit April 28-29, focusing this year on “ESG: Managing Your Corporate Reputation”. The two-day event featured industry speakers from the public and private sectors to address...

This past November, Tavares Group Consulting attended the Canadian Association for Surface Finishing (CASF) 2019 Conference. The 2019 conference theme was risk, resilience, and sustainability, for which Staarsoft® is an essential management tool.  The CASF...

It is springtime in Ontario, and for provincial vineyards, that means increased activity after a long winter as grapevines begin new growth for this season. April 2, 2020, was to have been the Ontario Craft Wineries Conference & Trade Show in Toronto, Ontario. To...

Welcome to our new blog, where you will find information on how to address sustainability within your organisation, testimonials on the software, and the latest Staarsoft® software updates! What is Staarsoft® Software? Staarsoft® software is the digital version of the...

World Ethical Apparel Roundtable (WEAR) aims to assist stakeholders in the fashion industry by creating a collaborative event to increase awareness and engage in sustainable business practices. This year’s theme, Purpose Meets Progress, acknowledges that although...

The energy industry is at the forefront of sustainability consciousness and central to the global economy. In 2017, global energy investment totalled US$1.8 trillion according to the 2018 World Energy Investment report.  Across several sectors, corporations,...

As engagement with sustainability programs among Canadian colleges and universities is on the rise, researchers are beginning to explore the factors that actively contribute to tangible progress. Sustainability and Education Policy Network (SEPN) conducted a study to...