Employee ownership trusts get a key boost in Canada

Employee ownership trusts get a key boost in Canada

Busch Systems has been producing waste and recycling solutions for more than 40 years. The Barrie, Ontario-based B Corporation prides itself on its commitment to sustainability and innovation. It uses post-consumer recycled materials in production and recently started tracking the cradle-to-grave carbon outputs of its products. CEO and co-founder Craig Busch believes that employee-led innovation is key to the company’s future success. “We’ve rea…

Lawsons Group: Employee Ownership, Fair Tax and a Strategy to Invest While Others Retreat

Lawsons Merchant Group Limited Finance Director Chris Harrison explains why transferring majority ownership into an employee benefit trust marks one of the most significant moments in the company’s 105-year history, while preserving its independence and long-term culture. He also discusses Lawsons’ Fair Tax accreditation, investment in leadership and digital capability, and why the group sees opportunity in a challenging construction market wher…