We believe being a good neighbor means giving back to the communities where we live and that we serve. Through our signature charitable giving program, the Full Circle Project (FCP), we’re committed to supporting the communities that support us. In 2024, we proudly invested over $4.2 million into more than 220 local projects across 105 branch locations, supporting causes that matter most to our employees and our customers. This includes meeting our annual goal to donate $1.5 million through our FCP Today program and an additional $2.7 million through our FCP Tomorrow program in longer-term and multi-year projects that create lasting impact.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND OUR SUCCESS – GFL’S FULL CIRCLE PROJECT TEAM: Our Full Circle Project Team is responsible for managing our charitable giving across GFL with a focus on building local, high-impact, and longterm partnerships that respond to the needs of our communities. The Full Circle Project Team has facilitated contributions to over 800 charitable events across our growing operational footprint, ensuring that GFL’s commitment to giving back continues to grow and makes a meaningful difference in our communities.
GFL has committed to donating $100,000 over two years to the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation that will go towards the care of children with disabilities.
GFL employees volunteered at the Driftless Humane Society to help care for shelter animals and presented a $5,000 donation to support the organization’s efforts in providing shelter, food, and enrichment programs for local cats and dogs.
GFL employees came together to volunteer at FamilyCore’s monthly food bank, by sorting, packaging, and loading food boxes in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday and provided a $5,000 donation to support FamilyCore’s efforts in providing social services for children and local families.
GFL’s Edmonton team volunteered with Sustainable Food Edmonton to fill and plant garden boxes and provided the organization with a $5,000 donation.
GFL’s contribution to our communities goes beyond the Full Circle Project charitable giving initiative. Our employees actively engage with community groups and local businesses and institutions to increase awareness about waste management, recycling, and sustainability practices. We are also there in times of crisis lending our time and services to help our people and communities recover from the impact of natural disasters.
In 2024, we were proud to participate in a range of initiatives, including:
Employees from our Bolivia, North Carolina branch stepped up to support those affected by Hurricane Helene, showing the impact of neighbors helping neighbors. With support from more than 20 employees and local community members, the team collected coats, water, and other essential supplies for impacted families. In partnership with local businesses, they helped deliver more than 20 pallets of critical resources to those in need.
To celebrate Earth Day, our Roseboro, North Carolina Employee Sustainability Committee planted 50 local trees and bushes at our Sampson County landfill.
The Vaughan Employee Sustainability Committee worked with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to plant 100 native trees and shrubs at a local park to support their community.
Protecting biodiversity is a key part of our environmental stewardship commitment. We invest in habitat preservation, sustainable land management, and conservation programs that support wildlife, and maintain natural ecosystems. In partnership with Tandem Global (formerly the Wildlife Habitat Council), 8 of our conservation projects have already earned official certification, and we are on track to achieve our goal of 10 certified sites by 2025.
A standout example is the Mallard Ridge Landfill in Delavan, Wisconsin, which earned Gold Certification, the highest designation, for its comprehensive biodiversity program. The site manages and monitors woodlands, wetland areas, and restored prairie ecosystems, creating thriving habitats for local wildlife and demonstrating that industrial operations and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand.
