Sustainability at RONA
Each year, we implement several initiatives. Learn about our environmental and communities programs.
Our products
ECO products
We’ve selected over 5,000 ECO products based on the life cycle approach and the top environmental certifications. Look for the ECO icon ─ both in store and on the web ─ to reduce the environmental footprint of your renovation and construction projects.
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ECO tips and tricks
Responsible sourcing policies
Sustainable forestry practices
Wood is a natural resource that’s found in many of our products, and we’ll do all we can to preserve it. Our commitment is simple: we want all the wood in our products to be sourced from responsibly managed forests. To achieve this, we ask for the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) certification for regions at higher risk of deforestation and we work closely with our suppliers to learn about the origin of the wood in our products.
Chemicals management
Some household products contain chemicals that may raise concerns for your health and the environment. In addition to complying with current regulations, we’ve chosen to act proactively to identify, reduce, and ultimately eliminate them from our stores.
More eco-friendly house brands
Water-efficient products
Since 2022, all of our house brands’ new bathroom products have been WaterSense® certified, a certification that recognizes water-efficient products.
Easier-to-recycle packaging
Product packaging for our house brands includes gradually, whenever space allows, a How2Recycle label providing instructions on packaging parts that can be placed in the recycling bin.
Our operations
In-store recycling service
Did you know that products that shouldn’t be put in the garbage because they are harmful to the environment can be returned to our stores? CFL bulbs, fluorescent tubes, batteries, and paint: our partners will recycle them to give them a second life!
Learn moreEfficient energy use
We are working on several initiatives to optimize transport and to roll out technologies that improve energy efficiency in our stores, distribution centres, and head office. We aim, with these actions, to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
Optimal waste management
We’re working hard to reduce the amount of waste that our stores, distribution centres and head office send to the landfill. To do so, we’ve put in place several initiatives to recover and recycle cardboard, paper, plastic, wood, metal, and hazardous waste.
Stores that get involved in their communities
Each year, our stores participate in several fundraising campaigns, raising over $3 million for local organizations. Annual campaigns include the Home Sweet Home campaign, which allows our teams to choose local causes to support.
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