CDN Controls unveils new look, annual commitment to community investments

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — CDN Controls unveiled a new visual look for its business and announced an annual commitment to invest in community investments and sponsorship initiatives on Wednesday.

CDN also plans on opening new branches and services across Western Canada over the next year, according to a release.

The annual commitment will be to invest 1.5 per cent of their annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to increase its support for local causes.

“Our new community investment strategy—now hinged on a 1.5% EBITDA spending commitment—is the next stage of our industry-leading environmental, social and government (ESG) program,” said Jennifer Sanford, CDN’s Director of Communications. 

“For three years, CDN has been the only energy services provider to voluntarily release our ESG performance to the public. Key pillars of our ESG strategy have been our strong, formal Indigenous partnerships and verified climate impact reporting. Now it’s time for our community investment program to meet the same threshold of excellence.”

The release from CDN said the new community investment strategy will focus on team play, competitive play events, wellness, training and education.

“When CDN Controls comes to a new community, we want people to know that we are not just creating more local jobs, but we are also investing in the long-term health of that community,” said Sanford. 

“We are trusted because we make ourselves personally accountable for the outcomes of every project, so it is natural that we apply that same approach in our service back to our communities.”

Non-profit organizations, charitable foundations, groups, and individuals with projects that align with CDN’s focuses are asked to apply for community investment grants through their website.

CDN has offices in Fort St. John, Brooks, Calgary, Drumheller, Edmonton, Grande Cache, Grande Prairie Kitimat and Valleyview.