Donation and Sponsorship Policy
At 1200 Degrees, we firmly believe in the importance of giving back to the community that supports us. This is why we actively engage in various social initiatives aimed at improving the lives of the people around us.
Whether through donating to local charities, sponsoring community events, or volunteering with important causes, we are continually looking for ways to contribute positively to our community.
CONTEXT
Since the early 2000s, several Quebec laws have significantly altered the business environment, particularly for companies that deal with the public and parapublic sectors. Prioritizing transparency in processes, fair treatment of competitors, accountability, sustainable development, and environmental respect, laws such as the Lobbying Act, the Access to Information Act, and the Public Contracts Act aim to promote public trust and optimal use of public funds.
In line with these new standards of ethics and governance prevalent today, 1200 Degrees has established a donations and sponsorship policy to minimize any real or perceived conflicts of interest and eliminate any favoritism that may conflict with the values of our company in this area. Considering that our company primarily deals with public organizations, we deemed it essential to rely on a clear and transparent approach to provide accurate information regarding donations and sponsorships.
Each year, 1200 Degrees receives several donation requests from various sources. Our intention is to support various causes that are important to our partners, clients, and employees, as we recognize that the growth of our company is inseparable from our commitment to the communities where we operate. Our donations and sponsorship policy not only aligns with the new ethical standards regarding public contracts but also aims to streamline the application process and specify the range of causes we wish to support.
THE SECTOR WE PREFER
Health and sports, particularly those involving children, teenagers, and seniors.
OUR ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
The organization must be a non-profit organization, or the event to be sponsored must raise funds for a non-profit organization;
All requests must be submitted by email.
The supported cause must aim to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, or groups of people with health needs or engaged in a sports activity promoting health;
We prefer to support foundations and non-profit organizations directly rather than associations or groups organizing independent activities to support causes they have chosen;
OUR EXCLUSION CRITERIA
We do not accept bulk requests;
We do not sponsor events organized by professional associations or groups of professionals, such as association congresses, trips, or social activities such as golf tournaments, casino nights, or dinners, for example;
We do not accept any requests from organizations associated with a religious or political cause;
We do not support activities that take place outside the territories served by our company.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DONATION OR SPONSORSHIP REQUEST
All donation and sponsorship requests must be submitted to us by email at least 30 days before the event or activity. Any request submitted less than 30 days will be refused.
Any organization whose request is accepted agrees to have any document disseminated in print and electronic media or any document related to the activity on which our company logo appears approved by us.
All requests are processed via email. It is unnecessary to call us to expedite the process.