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Bunzl Canada Sets New Record for National Toilet Paper Day Giving
68,000-Roll Donation Helps Food Banks Canada Tackle the Growing Challenge of Hygiene Poverty
Burlington, ON – August 26, 2026 – In recognition of National Toilet Paper Day, Bunzl Canada is making its largest donation to date to help address hygiene poverty across the country. Through its partnership with Food Banks Canada, the national distributor is donating 68,000 rolls of toilet paper, providing a household necessity to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. The contribution reinforces Bunzl Canada’s commitment to supporting healthier communities while raising awareness of the growing need for hygiene products among vulnerable Canadians.
Food Banks Canada reports that 24% of Canadians experience food insecurity, an issue worsened by rising housing and living expenses. As costs continue to climb, hygiene poverty is a growing issue as well. Canada’s hygiene poverty survey found that 65% of community facilities such as schools, food banks, and shelters reported that community members they serve went without basic hygiene products more than 10 times within the year in 2025. 72% cited financial insecurity as the leading cause of hygiene poverty.
“For many Canadian families, the high cost of housing and everyday household expenses leaves little room in the budget for essential hygiene products,” said Margo Hunnisett, Vice President, Marketing & Communications at Bunzl Canada. “No one should need to choose between paying rent or putting food on the table and purchasing basic necessities like toilet paper. Through this partnership, and the participation of our generous vendor partners, we’re not only supporting people in need in communities across Canada but raising awareness of the issue of hygiene poverty.”
Bunzl donated REGARD® and DuraPlus® brand toilet tissue, along with generous donations from vendor partners Cascades, Sunset, Essity, Kimberly-Clark Professional, and Kruger. The collective donation was distributed by Food Banks Canada to local food banks across the country.
“What makes this initiative so meaningful is the collaboration behind it,” said John Howlett, President of Bunzl Canada. “By bringing together Bunzl, our vendor partners, and Food Banks Canada, we’re able to make a greater impact in providing support and dignity to people in communities all across the country. National Toilet Paper Day has become an important opportunity to support Canadians in need while demonstrating what can be achieved when organizations work together toward a common goal.”
Food Banks Canada’s proven success in executing transformative projects, paired with Bunzl Canada’s commitment to community sustainability and relationships with the industry’s leading paper product vendors, makes this annual collaboration a natural fit. Together, they aim to deliver essential hygiene products to Canadians in need, helping them redirect limited resources toward food, housing, and other necessities.
“Food banks continue to see historic demand from people who never imagined they would need this kind of support,” said Erin Filey-Wronecki, Chief Development and Partnerships Officer, Food Banks Canada. “While toilet paper may seem like a simple household item, it is an essential necessity that many individuals and families struggle to afford. Donations like this help ensure people in Canada can access the everyday essentials and ease some of the pressure many households face each day. ”
For more information on how individuals and businesses can help reduce food insecurity, hygiene poverty, and contribute items of greatest need, please contact your local food bank or visit Food Banks Canada.
For more information about Bunzl Canada and its BUNZL FOR BETTER initiative, visit https://bunzlcanada.ca/bunzl-for-better/
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Bunzl Canada Surpasses $2M Raised for Pediatric Brain Tumour Research
National Distributor’s Christmas-in-July gives the gift of life-changing research to Toronto’s SickKids.
Burlington, ON – July 22, 2026 – Bunzl Canada recently hosted its 26th Annual Ripple of Hope Golf Tournament in support of the Arthur & Sonia Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).
On July 7, the national distributor welcomed vendor partners and customers to Greystone Golf Club in Milton, Ontario, for its most anticipated annual fundraising event. This year’s tournament featured a festive Christmas in July theme, with participants sporting holiday attire and enjoying seasonal-inspired menu offerings throughout the day.
The tournament marked another significant milestone in the Ripple of Hope Golf Tournament’s legacy of giving. Through the generosity and dedication of volunteers, employees, vendor partners, and customers across Bunzl Canada’s business segments, this year’s donations brought the cumulative total raised to more than $2 million in support of pediatric brain tumour research, further advancing SickKids’ groundbreaking research and care initiatives.
Under the leadership of Dr. James Rutka and his team, the Arthur & Sonia Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre at SickKids has become the world’s largest centre devoted to brain tumour research, leading transformative advancements in the treatment of childhood brain tumours. Through pioneering innovations such as MRI-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS), researchers and clinicians are developing less invasive ways to deliver therapies directly to aggressive tumours, including Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). These breakthroughs are helping to advance treatment options and create new possibilities for children and families affected by brain cancer.
“The donation raised by Bunzl Canada and its partners have enabled us to take on high-risk projects,” said Dr. Rutka. “We’re able to try truly innovative research studies and paradigms that can be used for future generations of children.”
Watch: SickKids exploring new way to use immune system to attack brain tumours
Since last year’s tournament, Dr. Rutka and his team have continued to make significant advances in pediatric brain tumour research. Most notably, the team recently published groundbreaking findings that use MRgFUS to deliver immunotherapies through the blood brain barrier. This strategy reduces the dependency on harmful chemotherapies by waking up cellular components within immune-resistant tumours to allow the immune system to attack and kill the tumour.
“Brain tumours are smart and evade therapy by secreting substances that dampen the immune system,” said Dr. Rutka. “Unlike drugs, when cellular elements like the immune system are brought to the target site, they provide continuous treatment of the tumour for weeks and months.”
“Each year, the Ripple of Hope Golf Tournament reminds us of what can be achieved when people come together for a common purpose,” said John Howlett, President of Bunzl Canada. “We’re incredibly proud of the impact this tournament continues to make and we’re grateful to everyone who helps turn hope into meaningful progress.”
If you would like to support Ripple of Hope and Sick Kids’ pediatric brain tumour research, donate here.
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About Bunzl Canada
Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca) provides the cleaning and hygiene products and equipment, food and retail packaging, safety products and industrial supplies which keep over 59, 000 Canadian businesses running optimally, every day. The company brings its customers the advantage of global sourcing, product innovation and national scale combined with responsive local service and deep category expertise. Bunzl Canada Inc. is an operating company of Bunzl plc (BNZL.L), a FTSE100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange in the Support Services sector.
Media Inquiries
Margo Hunnisett
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Bunzl Canada Inc.
margo.hunnisett@bunzlcanada.ca
(905) 630-3749
Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Awarded OECM Diamond Supplier Status
National Distributor recognized for leadership in service excellence, compliance, and value to Ontario’s educational and public sectors.
Burlington, ON – June 24, 2026 – Bunzl Canada is proud to announce that Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene has been awarded Diamond Status, the highest level of recognition within the Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM) 2025 Supplier Recognition Program.
This award identifies and celebrates supplier partners that deliver outstanding service, innovation, and long-term value to OECM customers. Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene’s recognition in 2025 marks a significant milestone in a multi-year history of performance achievement within the program. As a trusted OECM supplier partner since 2013, this recognition further reflects Bunzl’s long-standing commitment to delivering consistent value, service excellence, and strong public sector partnerships.
This prestigious honour reflects Bunzl Canada’s exceptional performance across all five evaluation criteria, including customer excellence, business growth, strategic alignment, spend and savings, and compliance. Diamond Status is awarded to suppliers who demonstrate consistent, measurable performance and a strong commitment to delivering value to customers across Ontario’s education, municipal, and broader public sector communities.
“Achieving Diamond Status is a proud moment for our entire team,” said Brock Tully, Senior Vice President, Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene. “As school boards navigate budget pressures and operational complexity, our focus remains on helping them operate more efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.”
Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene’s work with educational partners both in Ontario and across Canada has established foundational knowledge and expertise that strengthens OECM’s marketplace. Through its partnership with OECM, Bunzl collaborates with school boards and institutions to design and implement effective cleaning and hygiene programs, provide hands-on training, and support compliance with evolving health and safety requirements.
“We work hard to be an innovative and supportive partner to our educational customers, helping them achieve their sustainability and operational goals through our unique, customized ConfidentClean® approach” said Cameron Morris, Director of Sales, Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene. “We’re very proud to receive this special recognition from OECM.”
By combining national scale with local expertise, Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene helps education customers maintain clean, safe, and efficient facilities for students, staff, and visitors. The company’s approach combines strong supplier governance, rigorous compliance practices, and customer-focused service delivery. Through tools such as detailed contract compliance reporting, sustainability tracking, an innovative Carbon Footprint Calculator, and performance monitoring, Bunzl ensures transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement for its customers.
Margo Hunnisett, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Bunzl Canada, says “As a trusted cleaning supply and equipment partner, Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene has a reputation for going above and beyond to help customers navigate both procurement decisions and larger projects. Examples include dilution system integrations, large scale towel and tissue dispenser changeovers, national equipment line rollouts and sustainability programs.”
Bunzl is grateful to be recognized as a Diamond Status supplier and for its commitment to serving OECM’s 72 school boards, 24 colleges, 20 universities, and over 1,500 broader public sector organizations.
About Bunzl Canada
Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca) provides the cleaning and hygiene products and equipment, food and retail packaging, safety products and industrial supplies which keep over 59,000 Canadian businesses running optimally, every day. The company brings its customers the advantage of global sourcing, product innovation and national scale combined with responsive local service and deep category expertise. Bunzl Canada Inc. is an operating company of Bunzl plc (BNZL.L), a FTSE100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange in the Support Services sector.
Media Inquiries
Margo Hunnisett
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Bunzl Canada Inc.
margo.hunnisett@bunzlcanada.ca
(905) 630-3749
Bunzl Canada Celebrates EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability Leadership
BURLINGTON, ON – April 1, 2026 – Bunzl Canada is proud to celebrate a significant sustainability milestone following the announcement that Bunzl PLC’s North American operations have been awarded a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, a leading global sustainability rating organization. The recognition places Bunzl among the top 5% of companies assessed worldwide in the past 12 months, reflecting strong performance across environmental, social, ethical, and responsible procurement practices.
EcoVadis evaluates organizations across four pillars – Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement – using internationally recognized sustainability standards, including the United Nations Global Compact. The Gold Medal highlights the maturity of Bunzl’s sustainability management systems and its commitment to transparency across operations and the value chain.
For Bunzl Canada, the recognition underscores the important role its employees, operations, and customer partnerships play in delivering meaningful sustainability outcomes.
“This recognition reflects the dedication of our Canadian teams and the progress we’ve made embedding sustainability into how we operate and serve customers across the country,” said John Howlett, President, Bunzl Canada. “From our product offerings and logistics network to the investment we are making in advanced technology, sustainability is a key focus that is increasingly important to our customers and how we do business.”
Bunzl Canada has applied a range of initiatives to reduce environmental impact while improving efficiency, including electric delivery vehicles, fleet technologies that reduce idling and emissions, paperless warehouse systems, and recycling programs across its facilities.
The company invests in responsible and sustainable sourcing to expand access to recyclable, compostable, and post‑consumer recycled product options, as well as more sustainable private‑label brands such as the REGARD® sustainable chemistry line, and EcoSystems® sustainable food packaging. It has also developed a Green Step-Certified Carbon Footprint Calculator to quantify carbon emissions and optimize loads and schedules to enable customers to reduce the carbon intensity of their deliveries.
Bunzl Canada supports customers’ sustainability goals through LEED‑aligned practices, including low‑VOC cleaning solutions and water and energy conserving facility programs. Investment in employee expertise remains central to this approach, with two of the company’s cleaning and hygiene sales professionals having achieved CIMS‑GB Verification Expert certification – a global first.
“This recognition motivates us to keep pushing forward,” said Margo Hunnisett, the company’s Vice President of Marketing & Communications. “We continue to seek innovative, credible solutions that help our customers operate more sustainably and strengthen the communities where we live and work.”
About Bunzl Canada
Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca) provides the cleaning and hygiene products and equipment, food and retail packaging, safety products and industrial supplies which keep over 59,000 Canadian businesses running optimally, every day. The company brings its customers the advantage of global sourcing, product innovation and national scale combined with responsive local service and deep category expertise. Bunzl Canada Inc. is an operating company of Bunzl plc (BNZL.L), a FTSE100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange in the Support Services sector.
Media Inquiries
Margo Hunnisett
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Bunzl Canada Inc.
margo.hunnisett@bunzlcanada.ca
(905) 630-3749
Bunzl Sets Global First: In-house CIMS‑GB Verification Experts
Burlington, ON – March 25, 2026 — Bunzl Canada has achieved a global first with the addition of the world’s first CIMS‑GB Verification Experts to its Cleaning & Hygiene business team, further strengthening its national leadership in sustainability, compliance, and third‑party verified cleaning and hygiene solutions. Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene is proud to announce that Darrell Campbell and David L. Smith have become the first individuals globally to earn ISSA’s advanced CIMS‑GB Verification Expert designation, setting a new benchmark for the cleaning industry in Canada.
CIMS‑GB is the facility management and cleaning industry’s leading framework for operational excellence and sustainable cleaning, helping facility managers establish consistent, auditable systems for service delivery, workforce management, health and safety, and environmental performance. While many facility management and cleaning industry professionals hold the CIMS‑GB Certified Expert (CCE) credential, Verification Experts possess additional, ISSA‑authorized expertise in auditing, evidence evaluation, and independent third‑party assessment.
“This milestone reflects a major step forward in global CIMS‑GB adoption,” said Shane Ferris of ISSA. “Darrell and David’s achievement demonstrate Bunzl’s commitment to raising industry standards.”
Demand for CIMS‑GB continues to rise across Canada as organizations seek to verify their cleaning programs as sustainable and compliant, while delivering consistent service.
“Innovation at Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene has always been about bringing our customers the industry’s most advanced solutions and expertise,” said Brock Tully, Sr. Vice President, Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene. “By becoming the first organization in the world to bring CIMS‑GB Verification Experts in‑house, we’re building on that legacy, connecting our ConfidentClean® customized solution design and our exclusive CleanWatch™ platform with expert‑led verification expertise. This delivers real‑time insights and continuous improvement to help customers operate more efficiently, while meeting the highest standards of sustainability in their facility cleaning programs.”
With in‑house CIMS‑GB Verification Experts, Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene is uniquely positioned to support organizations through the entire lifecycle of sustainable cleaning programs, from solution design and implementation to independent, third‑party verification.
ConfidentClean® provides a customized, site‑specific approach to cleaning and hygiene program design, ensuring that processes, products, and training align with operational needs and sustainability goals. When combined with CleanWatch™, Bunzl’s proprietary performance monitoring and insights platform, customers gain increased visibility into program execution, consistency, and outcomes.
The addition of Verification Expert capabilities allows Bunzl to bridge the gap between program implementation and formal verification, helping organizations move beyond self‑reported compliance toward credible, defensible, third‑party validated performance.
“With this level of expertise and insight, we can help organizations implement standardized processes, measurable performance metrics, and healthier, more sustainable cleaning programs,” said David L. Smith, Cleaning Hygiene & Sanitation Director at Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene.
The addition of Verification Expert capabilities allows Bunzl to bridge the gap between program implementation and formal verification, helping organizations move beyond self‑reported compliance toward credible, defensible, third‑party validated performance.
About Bunzl Canada
Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca) provides the cleaning and hygiene products and equipment, food and retail packaging, safety products and industrial supplies which keep over 59,000 Canadian businesses running optimally, every day. The company brings its customers the advantage of global sourcing, product innovation and national scale combined with responsive local service and deep category expertise. Bunzl Canada Inc. is an operating company of Bunzl plc (BNZL.L), a FTSE100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange in the Support Services sector.
Media Inquiries
Margo Hunnisett
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Bunzl Canada Inc.
margo.hunnisett@bunzlcanada.ca
(905) 630-3749
Bunzl’s Annual Week of Giving Provides 4,000 lbs of Essential Supplies to Canadian Food Banks
Burlington, ON – December 2025 – Bunzl Canada is proud to announce its 2025 Week of Giving, continuing its partnership with Food Banks Canada to provide essential personal care, hygiene, and safety products to food banks nationwide.
This year’s initiative comes at a critical time as local food banks face mounting challenges: rising costs, declining donations, and unprecedented demand.
Throughout December, Bunzl Canada’s Cleaning & Hygiene and R3 Redistribution businesses are delivering approximately 13 pallets of non-food essentials (nearly 4,000 lbs in total) to Food Banks Canada distribution centres across the country. These donations include toilet tissue, hand soap, sanitizer, and household cleaning supplies. These items are vital for health and hygiene, yet often unaffordable for families struggling to put food on the table.
“In 2025, the need for community support is greater than ever. Our Week of Giving reflects Bunzl Canada’s belief that health and dignity should never be optional. By providing essential hygiene and safety products, we are helping families focus on what matters most: nourishment and well-being without having to make impossible choices,” said John Howlett, President of Bunzl Canada.
“Our roots in local communities make the Week of Giving more than a donation. It’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to Canadians facing hardship during the holiday season,” said Margo Hunnisett, Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
The annual Week of Giving is a BUNZL FOR BETTER initiative that reflects the company’s values and dedication to supporting Canadian communities and the environment. Together, we are building stronger, healthier communities where no one is left behind.
About Bunzl Canada
Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca) provides the cleaning and hygiene products and equipment, food and retail packaging, safety products and industrial supplies which keep over 59,000 Canadian businesses running optimally, every day. The company brings its customers the advantage of global sourcing, product innovation and national scale combined with responsive local service and deep category expertise. Bunzl Canada Inc. is an operating company of Bunzl plc (BNZL.L), a FTSE100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange in the Support Services sector.
Media Inquiries
Margo Hunnisett
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Bunzl Canada Inc.
margo.hunnisett@bunzlcanada.ca
(905) 630-3749
Bunzl Canada Earns 2025 Great Place to Work® Certification
Bunzl Canada is proud to announce that it has once again achieved the prestigious Great Place to Work® Certification, across all its businesses in Canada. This recognition underscores Bunzl’s continued commitment to fostering a workplace culture rooted in trust, inclusion, and employee empowerment.
The certification is based on the Trust Index™ Employee Survey, which captures candid feedback from employees about their experience at Bunzl. The results reflect high levels of trust in leadership, strong team camaraderie, and a shared commitment to service excellence. This year’s certification builds on Bunzl Canada’s previous Great Place to Work® achievement across Canada in 2024, and in its Cleaning & Hygiene business in 2023.
“We’ve worked hard to create a work environment where everyone feels valued and connected to our mission of delivering exceptional service and value to our customers,” said John Howlett, President of Bunzl Canada. “Achieving certification across all our Canadian businesses is a testament to the dedication and passion of our people.”
Howlett’s commitment to employee feedback goes beyond words – he ziplined down the Niagara Gorge to celebrate and thank employees for their outstanding 91% participation rate in the employee survey. The bold gesture reflects his and his leadership team’s belief that listening to employees and acting on their input is essential to building a truly great workplace.
Bunzl Canada’s people-first approach reflects the global values of the Bunzl organization, emphasizing that motivated employees lead to satisfied customers. The company continues to invest in talent development, health and wellness, diversity, equity and inclusion, and sustainability initiatives, such as the employee-driven BUNZL FOR BETTER program, which supports environmental initiatives and community causes nationwide.
“Creating a welcoming and supportive workplace culture is a top priority,” said Jenny Lawson, Director of Human Resources. “We’re thrilled that our employees’ feedback confirms we’re succeeding in that mission.”
Bunzl Canada has also introduced new employee communication and training programs, development events, and updated branding to celebrate this achievement on its websites and in email signatures featuring the Great Place to Work® logo.
As Bunzl Canada continues to grow, it remains focused on building a workplace where every employee can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and be recognized for their impact in providing exceptional customer experiences.
Paid Volunteer Days Drive Employee Satisfaction, Culture and Social Impact
Burlington, ON – September 17, 2025 – Bunzl Canada is proud to announce the launch of FOR BETTER DAYS, a new initiative under the company’s broader BUNZL FOR BETTER initiative. This program gives every one of Bunzl Canada’s 1,100+ employees, including warehouse workers, drivers, customer service representatives, and office staff, one fully paid workday each year to volunteer and give back to their communities in a meaningful way.
This bold commitment translates to more than 8,500 hours of paid volunteer time annually, the equivalent of over four full-time jobs dedicated entirely to community service.
Whether it’s planting trees, supporting food banks, reducing textile waste, or supporting underprivileged students, Bunzl Canada is empowering its people to make a difference where it matters most: in their own communities.
“FOR BETTER DAYS is about more than just giving time, it’s about giving purpose,” said John Howlett, President of Bunzl Canada. “We believe that when our people are empowered to support causes they care about, it strengthens not only our communities, but our company culture as well. This initiative reflects our values and our belief that business can and should be a force for good”
FOR BETTER DAYS is the latest evolution of BUNZL FOR BETTER, a national social sustainability platform launched in 2024 to unite employees, customers, and vendor partners in driving environmental and social impact. From planting over 2,200 trees to diverting hundreds of pounds of clothing from landfills, Bunzl Canada has already demonstrated its commitment to sustainability and community well-being.
“This initiative is unique in the Canadian business landscape,” said Jenny Lawson, Director of Human Resources. “It’s not just a policy; it’s a cultural commitment. We’re giving our employees the time, support, and encouragement to be changemakers. It’s one of the reasons Bunzl Canada is a certified Great Place to Work®.”
FOR BETTER DAYS is designed to be inclusive and accessible to all employees, regardless of role or location. Employees can use their day to support any registered charity or community initiative focused on environmental or social impact.
As Bunzl Canada continues to grow, FOR BETTER DAYS reinforces its position as a leader employee engagement and corporate citizenship. It’s a powerful reminder that when businesses invest in their people, everyone benefits – for better.