Partnerships
BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES TOGETHER
Our partnerships are rooted in trust, respect, and a shared commitment to environmental stewardship
KBL is proud to work alongside Indigenous communities and local organizations across Canada through collaborative partnerships that advance environmental stewardship, community capacity, and sustainable economic development. Whether through formal joint ventures, memorandums of understanding, or project-based working relationships, these alliances are grounded in mutual respect, transparency, and shared success.
As highlighted in our annual ESG report, KBL has consistently exceeded Indigenous employment and procurement targets—generating over $100 million in revenue through Indigenous partnerships and directly employing hundreds of Indigenous team members. These partnerships not only enhance the delivery of complex environmental remediation and waste management services, but also contribute to long-term community resilience, skill development, and local job creation.
Together, we’re building stronger futures—one project, one relationship, and one region at a time.
Municipal and Corporate Partnerships
Municipal Partnerships
Across Canada, KBL has partnered with forward-thinking municipalities to support local environmental infrastructure and ensure responsible soil management. These partnerships have led to the successful development, construction, and operation of Soil Treatment Facilities (STFs) that serve regional needs, create jobs, and keep contaminated soil out of landfills.
By working collaboratively with municipal leaders, KBL helps communities transform legacy contamination challenges into opportunities for long-term environmental and economic benefit. Each project reflects a shared commitment to local capacity building, regulatory compliance, and circular economy practices.
Current municipal STF partnerships include:
- Inuvik, NT – Partnered with the Town of Inuvik for northern remediation solutions.
- Mount Waddington, BC – Supporting the regional district with sustainable soil treatment capacity.
- 100 Mile House, BC – Delivering environmental services to the South Cariboo area.
- The Pas, MB – Enhancing soil treatment options in Northern Manitoba.
These partnerships demonstrate KBL’s ability to work alongside local governments to deliver environmental infrastructure that protects communities and the environment.
Corporate Partnerships
KBL recognizes the value of strategic alliances with like-minded businesses to scale impact, improve environmental outcomes, and expand regional service delivery. Our corporate partnerships are formed to combine complementary technologies, infrastructure, and expertise, enabling innovative solutions across Western and Northern Canada.
Key corporate partnerships include:
- Renue Recycling – A joint initiative between KBL and Calibre Coatings, Renue was formed to integrate two proprietary paint recycling processes. Together, we deliver the highest environmental outcome for the reuse and recycling of surplus paint across Western and Northern Canada, helping to keep valuable materials in circulation and out of landfills.
These corporate partnerships enhance our ability to deliver circular economy solutions and regionalized waste infrastructure, while supporting innovation, job creation, and sustainable growth.
FIRST NATIONS AND Indigenous PARTNERSHIPS
Formal Joint Ventures, Memorandums of Understanding & Working Relationships
KBL is proud to work in collaboration with First Nations and Indigenous organizations across Canada. These partnerships are built on mutual respect, transparency, and a shared vision for sustainable development. They range from formal joint ventures and revenue-sharing agreements to Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and informal working relationships that guide collaboration on a project-by-project basis.
Each partnership is shaped by local context and community goals, whether focused on capacity building, training, revenue generation, or environmental stewardship. These relationships allow KBL to align its work with the values and priorities of Indigenous partners and ensure community benefit is embedded in every project.
Our current First Nation and Indigenous partnerships include:
- Hay River Métis Government Council – MOU with project-based joint ventures supporting project delivery and employment opportunities in the South Slave region of the NWT.
- Lower Nicola Indian Band – MOU with the Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corporation for projects in the Nicola Valley region, BC.
- Na-cho Nyäk Dun – KBL is listed as a Preferred Contractor for work being completed in the Na-cho Nyäk Dun Traditional Territory.
- Naha Dehe KBL JV – Joint venture with the Naha Dehe Dene Band supporting northern mine site and pipeline projects in the Dene traditional territory of the Northwest territories.
- Sakku Environmental JV – MOU working towards a formal JV through the Economic Development arm of the Kivalliq Inuit Association Sakku Investments Corporation and its 100% percent Inuit Owned Subsidiary, Sakku Enterprises Ltd., supporting mining and remediation projects in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut.
- Shxw’ow’hamel First Nation – MOU with Shxw’ow’hamel Ventures, a Shxw’ow’hamel First Nation business for environmental and construction projects in the Shxw’ow’hamel First Nation traditional territory.
Incorporated Indigenous Partnerships
KBL is proud to be a partner in several formally incorporated Indigenous businesses across Canada. These joint ventures are structured as majority-owned Indigenous corporations, ensuring long-term alignment with community economic goals, leadership opportunities, and ongoing reinvestment in local regions. Each partnership brings together deep local knowledge with KBL’s technical expertise to deliver high-impact environmental and waste management services.
Our incorporated partnerships include:
- Central Mackenzie Environmental (CME) – An Indigenous partnership with MYB Construction Ltd., a Sahtu Dene-owned company. CME delivers environmental and remediation services across the Central Mackenzie region of the Northwest Territories, including support for oil and gas operations.
- Chief Isaac Environmental (CIE) – An Indigenous partnership with the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation. CIE owns and oversees operations of the Dawson Soil Treatment Facility, delivering remediation, environmental, and waste services in the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in traditional territory of the Yukon.
- Kitikmeot Environmental (KEL) – A Inuit partnership with the Kitikmeot Inuit Association. KEL owns the Cambridge Bay Soil Treatment Facility and provides spill response, environmental drilling, remediation, and waste services throughout the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.
- True North Environmental (TNE) – A Indigenous partnership with Det’on Cho Corporation, the economic arm of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. TNE provides services for mines and contaminated sites in the traditional territory of the Yellowknifes Dene First Nation.
These partnerships are a core part of KBL’s commitment to reconciliation, local hiring, and delivering projects with meaningful Indigenous participation.
OUR IMPACT
KBL is committed to ensuring that our Indigenous partnerships generate real, measurable outcomes—not just promises. We take pride in building long-term, reciprocal relationships that foster prosperity, capacity building, and community empowerment across Canada.
2024 Highlights:
Through our joint ventures and collaborative models, we continue to drive local employment, skills development, and revenue sharing. These results reflect our broader commitment to economic reconciliation, self-determination, and building a more inclusive environmental services sector.
The partnerships that we’ve created throughout the years are a huge part of our success story. KBL is proud of our relationships with Indigenous peoples in all of the regions in which we work.
True North Environmental is our Indigenous partnership with Det’on Cho Corporation that was formed in order to provide additional capacity in servicing the mines and contaminated sites in the traditional territory of the Yellowknifes Dene First Nation.
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KBL and Chief Isaac Group of Companies have an Indigenous partnership for provision of environmental and waste management services in the Tr’ondek Hwech’in traditional territory.
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Central Mackenzie Environmental (CME) is an Indigenous partnership with a Sahtu based construction company – MYB Construction. The partnership was formed to better service the Sahtu region of the Northwest Territories.
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Kitikmeot Environmental (KEL) is an Inuit partnership based in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut that provides services in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut including spill response, environmental drilling, sampling and remediation services.
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Renue is a partnership with Calibre Coatings that was formed to pair two processes for recycling paint in order to provide the highest environmental outcome for re-using and recycling paint across western and Northern Canada.
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Whether you’re an Indigenous Nation, municipality, local business, or community-based organization, KBL is always open to building meaningful, mutually beneficial partnerships. We believe in shared success, local impact, and collaborative innovation.
Let’s explore how we can work together to deliver environmental solutions that create lasting value for your community or region. Use our Contact Form to start the conversation.