Item - 2026.ZB21.7

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto Zoo on April 29, 2026 and was adopted without amendment.

ZB21.7 - Toronto Zoo Social Procurement Policy - First-Year Update

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

Board Decision

The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo:

1. Received the report (April 14, 2026) from the Chief Transformation Officer, Toronto Zoo for information.

Origin

(April 14, 2026) Report from the Chief Transformation Officer, Toronto Zoo

Summary

This report provides an update on the first year of implementation of the Toronto Zoo’s Social Procurement Policy following its adoption in 2025. It outlines implementation steps undertaken, diverse supplier engagement, procurement outcomes to date, workforce development progress, and planned next steps to strengthen policy outcomes.

Background Information

(April 14, 2026) Report from the Chief Transformation Officer, Toronto Zoo on Toronto Zoo Social Procurement Policy - First-Year Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-286164.pdf

Communications

(April 29, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (ZB.New)

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Neethan Shan (Carried)