Now a truly international concept of efficiency and effectiveness, unique ideas behind going paperless are finding their way across borders and nationalities. Slowly becoming a worldwide phenomenon the purposes behind going paperless are not only ever increasing but also evolving into a plethora of positive results. As various entities transition into different types of paperless propositions we are only scratching the surface of what benefits can be derived from digital scanning and document management services. One such organization is Highway 407 ETR, an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. In a recent “going paperless” campaign Highway 407 ETR announced they will be donating $2 to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) for each of their customers who convert to a paperless billing account from July 4th to September 2nd, 2022. In addition to this paperless pledge donation Highway, 407 ETR also gave $50,000 to the government agency to assist in caring for and protecting Ontario’s biodiversity and natural spaces.

In a clear example of a business putting real purpose behind its reasons for going paperless this charity project by Highway 407 ETR will focus on helping such causes as the Happy Valley Forest and MacMillan Nature Reserve on the Oak Ridges Moraine which provide habitat for up to 30 mature forest species at risk of destruction and extinction. Regardless of how many animals or trees are saved this is a great real-world example of exactly how going paperless can be a win, win for all parties involved. A recent quote by President and CEO at 407 ETR Javier Tamargo highlights this point.

“Working to reduce our carbon footprint and cutting back on paper consumption is one way we’re making a difference. When customers take the action to go paperless, we’ll pay it forward with a donation to help protect biodiversity.”

Let’s take a moment to look at exactly who can win in a situation like this where going paperless now makes sense for all the people forming a paperless partnership in this mutually beneficial scenario.

Customers Win: Faster, Safer, Cheaper, Convenient Paperless Payment Processing

Highway 407 ETR customers now get access to a far better experience when paying for the use of this important roadway that spans 108 kilometers from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east. An added perk is that clients with a 407 ETR Web Account who opt-in to paperless billing or customers who start a Web Account during the promotion period will also be entered for a chance to win a year of free travel on Highway 407 ETR.

Animals and Trees Win: The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) Is Supported

This paperless and digital document management project will allow for a large amount of money to be donated to The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) with an original $50,000 already pledged to charity. Seeking permanent solutions to the twin crises of rapid biodiversity loss and climate change through large-scale, permanent land conservation supporting the NCC is a valuable and noble endeavor.

Highway 407 ETR Wins: Improved Transactions, Customer Support and Goodwill

By switching to a paperless billing environment Highway 407 ETR now can service its customers more efficiently and effectively through digital document management. Computers can now replace people’s hours providing not only time and cost savings but also a positive impact on nature and the environment.

If your company, business, organization, product, brand, or service has ever considered moving to an enhanced system of conducting paperless transactions and digital records management this is an excellent example of the value such a decision can add to a wide variety of practical aspects of life. The Highway 407 ETR paperless billing initiative is a clear example of how digital document management can provide hope, optimism, relief and real purpose to all involved.