Matt is a Director of Stratos, the leading sustainability consultancy. Matt is a corporate sustainability expert, with deep experience on sustainability strategy and implementation.

Matt works with executive teams to assess the strategic implications of sustainability and develop approaches to build business value and improve performance. He is an experienced facilitator and a recognised expert on sustainability reporting. He brings experience of working with global sustainability leaders across a range of sectors.

Articles by Matt

Sustainable Food – What is it? Why is it important? How do you get there?

By Matt Loose | Published: January 11, 2013

The impacts of our food system are profound, global and growing. As consumers, the choice of what food to eat is one of the most important decisions we make. As businesses, food companies face the complex challenge of delivering the high quality, consistent and safe food that consumers demand while delivering both on strong financial results and on health, environmental and social-economic expectations.
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Posted in Business and Sustainability, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Food | Tagged stratos, Sustainable Agriculture, sustainable food, tsss | Comments closed

Canadian Food Sustainability – 5 Trends to Watch

By Matt Loose | Published: June 22, 2011

The food and agriculture sector is the lifeblood of the Canadian economy. It is a strategically important sector (accounting for 8 % GDP and providing 1 in 8 jobs) where Canada plays a leading global role.

And yet, Canada’s dominance internationally is under threat, and the national food market is undergoing massive change. Sustainability is emerging as a key theme for the food sector and one that brings potential for creating value on multiple fronts – improving economic outcomes, business success, health and sustaining the environment.

But what sustainability means in the sector remains elusive. Here at Stratos, it’s our job to keep up with developments in the field (in this case literally). We track below 5 trends to keep your eye on as food and agriculture sustainability gathers pace in the year to come:

Posted in Business and Sustainability, Sustainable Agriculture | Tagged eco-certification, Matt Loose, stratos, sustainable food supply | Comments closed

TSSS EVENT: Sport and Sustainability: A Focus on the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games (FREE Livestream)

Join TSSS on April 1st as our panel explores the power of sport to reach people and communities like nothing else can. Topics to be discussed include: Community Engagement, Sustainable Purchasing, Importance of a Clear Vision, Diversity and Inclusion, Branding and Leaving a Legacy. Learn more