D2L Releases 2026 Sustainability Report Highlighting Responsible Innovation and Global Impact

Executive Summary

• D2L Inc. released its 2026 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress in responsible innovation, social impact, employee wellbeing, and environmental stewardship.
• The report covers fiscal year 2026 metrics, including user growth, data security certifications, employee training hours, and environmental footprint tracking.
• The release aligns with SASB Software and IT Services standards and references GRI specifications, with no material financial or operational updates beyond the sustainability metrics.

Key Details

• Report Scope: 2026 Sustainability Report covering access to learning, data security, employee development, and environmental stewardship.
• User Metrics: Supported more than 21 million users, over 1,500 customers, and more than 3 million corporate learners in FY26.
• Product Initiatives:
  • Teaching and Learning Studio enrolled more than 7,000 learners since inception.
  • Offers 9 free micro-credentials on key areas of teaching and learning.
  • Partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University's Educator and Leadership Institute (ELI).
  • Support for the global Hubs for Connected Learning Initiative (aiming for 15% refugee enrolment in higher education by 2030).
• Data Security & Integrity:
  • Maintained ISO 27001 and TX-RAMP Level 2 certifications for D2L Brightspace.
  • Achieved 99.99% uptime in FY26.
  • Strengthened responsible AI governance to mitigate bias and protect data.
• Employee Development:
  • Employees completed more than 45 hours of training per employee on average in FY26.
  • Recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies in 2025.
  • 91% participation rate in annual engagement survey; Employee Net Promoter Score of 35 (11-point increase).
  • Expanded AI upskilling with access to more than 160 courses in AI, cybersecurity, and digital technology.
• Environmental Stewardship:
  • Tracked greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 (informed by GHG Protocol).
  • Achieved first EcoVadis score for sustainability management efforts.
  • Employee-led initiatives included sustainable food education, community gardening, and webinars.
• Standards Alignment: Report aligns with Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Software and IT Services standards and references Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) specifications.