Social procurement is a sustainable model where an organization’s purchase of goods and services is targeted towards community-based diverse suppliers and social enterprises. In doing so, anchor institutions increase economic opportunity for the broader community.

An inclusive workforce ensures equitable opportunities and hiring practices that lead to a more diverse labour market. Our initiatives include embedding employment targets in procurement contracts as well as identifying strategies to directly hire individuals who are distant from the labour market.

Anchor institutions have significant human and intellectual resources and financial assets that can be leveraged to support communities in achieving their economic development goals.