This new distinction awarded by SDTC is the first “made-in Canada” list recognizing homegrown innovation. 

May 08, 2023 – Ottawa, ON

Today, SDTC is proud to announce Canada’s Sustainability Changemakers for 2023: a list of ten Canadian companies showing outstanding growth and a track record of delivering on STDC’s mandate of environmental and economic benefits for Canada.

Each of these ten leading organizations has challenged the status quo to provide Canadian-made solutions with potential global impact. Canada’s Sustainability Changemakers is the first made-in-Canada list recognizing homegrown innovation in sustainable technologies. The companies were chosen as Canada’s Sustainability Changemakers following a rigorous evaluation process consisting of five criteria:

• • Annual revenues of over $10 million;

• • A compound annual growth rate of 20% or more over the last three years;

• • Sustainable benefits and impact measured per SDTC’s proprietary methods of quantifying environmental benefits;

• • A global footprint; and

• • A Canadian presence and contribution to the local economy: at least 50% of the workforce and significant operations must be Canada-based, and the company must demonstrate job growth.

Each of the ten Changemakers has shown remarkable growth and a commitment to solving Canada’s most pressing environmental problems. From coast-to-coast, entrepreneurial spirit and a dedication to technology and innovation, envi

ronment and economy embody a Changemaker.

Quotes:

“Being one of Canada’s Sustainability Changemakers comes from leadership, excellence, and commitment to sustainability in Canada and worldwide. The transformative environmental and economic impact created by these companies is already seen today and will bring us closer to a clean and prosperous future. Congratulations, and thank you to all of 2023’s changemakers.”

Leah Lawrence, CEO, SDTC

• • Hifi, based in Calgary, AB, develops fibre optic sensing systems inclusive of sensors, hardware & visualization software, artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning data algorithms for monitoring pipelines, and other community infrastructure. When installed along the length of a new or existing asset such as a pipeline, fibre optic sensors can monitor every centimetre of the pipeline, detecting potential leaks and adding extra layers of safety and operational intelligence. Hifi’s technology has been or is currently deployed across over 3,000,000 meters of pipeline assets and over 1000 downhole wells globally. Hifi has seen steady and significant growth in sales through contracts with major companies in Canada, such as the 1200KM Trans Mountain Expansion Project, while expanding their market focus to include the emerging energy (H2 & CCUS infrastructure), mining, and water sectors.

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