The Natural Step Canada wishes to congratulate its Director of Programs and Strategy, Chad Park, who has just been recognized as one Canada’s Clean16—the 16 individuals in Canada who have done the most to advance the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism. Chad is also honoured as one of Canada’s Clean50 by Delta Management Group and its team of expert advisors.

Chad was recognized for his leadership and accomplishments in working with dozens of leading Canadian businesses and municipalities to help them integrate sustainability into their business strategy, operations and organizational culture. In particular, he has been The Natural Step Canada’s lead sustainability advisor to The Co-operators, helping to propel the company to the number one position on Corporate Knights Magazine's Top 50 Corporate Citizens list in 2011.

Chad and the other honorees will be celebrated at the Clean50 Summit in Toronto on September 28, 2011.

Chad was also recognized as one of the AIESEC Alumni 40 under 40, showcasing some of the 40 most promising young leaders of tomorrow under 40 years old from around the world. Visit the 40 under 40 publication to read more about Chad's extraordinary story as well as other inspiring stories from young leaders around the globe creating a positive impact.