Hatfield Group: Innovating for a Greener, Fairer Future
The leading sustainable organization of western Canada, Hatfield, is proving to the public why their group is a complete success. With dedication to advancing sustainable practices, foresting insightful innovations, and making a lasting impact on not only Canadian communities, but international communities, shows just how invested they are to create a better environment for all.
After the initial foundation of the organization by Chris Hatfield in 1974, Hatfield has blossomed into the group we know today. Starting off as a small company in North Vancouver, Hatfield grew with 8 office locations, 6 in Canada, 2 internationally, to supply their resources and expertise around the globe. Their most note worthy projects include SmartWhales, a development of space-based solutions conducted in the Canadian Space Agency to monitor and protect the North Atlantic whale; the establishment of conservation areas in the waters off Kolepom Island in Indonesia; the Whole Creek Fish Habitat Offsetting Project to protect the fish, and many, many more.
The reason for the organization’s success lies on its emphasis for cutting-edge research and developments; Hatfield conducts their work in a revolutionary way. Their research spans across environmental science, agricultural development, and technology, with a focus on innovative, data-driven, and sustainable solutions to support the environment, the industries, and the communities.
The sole focus of Hatfield is to ease any and all environmental challenges, including climate change, water scarcity, and habitat destruction. They find a way to allow the communities and the environments around us to live as one.
Their ability to accomplish the hundreds of projects they’ve accomplished and continue to focus on comes from the relationships they’ve been able to build along the way. Collaborations take place with academic institutions, governmental organizations, private enterprises, and more ensures the research they conduct translates into actionable solutions.
Hatfield further places emphasis on their corporate social responsibilities. With a passion for sustainability and a safe and healthy workplace, their initiatives check all the boxes. To reduce their own environmental footprint, Hatfield minimizes energy consumption in its operations, implements waste reduction strategies, and allows the employees to take on a greener lifestyle by supplying bicycle storage and shower facilities.
The group is further given the opportunity to create change by providing paid time off for employees to volunteer with causes they feel strongly for. Hatfield staff regularly volunteer to assist with local initiatives such as the great shoreline cleanup.
Workplace events continuously take place to raise funds to support communities in which they work and live, and have been able to support and work with UNICEF, Haiti Relief Fund, the Canadian Red Cross’s Wildfire Relief Fund, and more.
Their relentless work has showcased the true passion and dedication Hatfield has for a better environment. They exemplify the potential of Canadian businesses to drive global change through insightful research, innovation, and a commitment to social responsibility.
The success of Hatfield can become exemplary with the support of passionate communities. Visit their website, hatfieldgroup.com, to see more of the insightful work they continue to do. Donations made can further their research and support future projects for the world around us. Supporting Hatfield means supporting the planet and the people.