TORONTO – Telus has struck a technology and innovation partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) to support its conservation efforts in all 10 provinces.
The three-year, $750,000 agreement will provide NCC with internet connectivity, data capacity, hardware, a wide area network (WAN) and new phone systems, to help more effectively protect nearly 3,000,000 acres (1,214,056 hectares) of natural spaces. This will support direct protection of habitats for more than one-quarter of Canada's most imperiled plants and animals, including 75 of Canada's most endangered species, reads the news release.
"We are proud to be the official technology partner of the Nature Conservancy of Canada," said Telus’ chief communications and sustainability officer Andrea Goertz, in the release. “This substantial investment will provide NCC with the latest technology innovations so they're able to more effectively focus their efforts and existing resources on protecting Canada's unique and special areas so together we can create a healthier, more sustainable future for all Canadians."
Telus said it has invested $1.47M in NCC initiatives since 2010 as part of a focus on protecting Canada's natural environment, connecting their customers to nature and preserving wildlife and animal habitats.
