--- title: 2021, in a Nutshell – Part Two description: In part one of our look back on the content shared with the APEXA community in 2021 we covered everything from modernizing life insurance distribution channels to change management and The Fair Treatment of Customers guidelines. In part two, we are taking a closer look at sustainability and the APEXA team. image: https://www.apexa.ca/hubfs/Puzzle.jpg --- [![APEXA an MIB Business](https://www.apexa.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/apexa-2025.png?width=100&height=93&name=apexa-2025.png "APEXA an MIB Business")](https://www.apexa.ca/) - [EN](https://www.apexa.ca/) - [FR](https://www.apexa.ca/fr) ![blog-hero.jpg](https://www.apexa.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Hero_Images/blog-hero.jpg?width=1922&name=blog-hero.jpg "blog-hero.jpg") # Blog Simply Connected ## [2021, in a Nutshell – Part Two](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/2021-in-a-nutshell-part-two) ** December 23, 2021 at 5:26 PM / by [Ibhaze Uduehi](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/author/ibhaze-uduehi)  / ** 2 minute read ![Puzzle](https://www.apexa.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Puzzle.jpg?width=561&name=Puzzle.jpg) In part one of our look back on the content shared with the APEXA community in 2021 we covered everything from modernizing life insurance distribution channels to change management and The Fair Treatment of Customers guidelines. In part two, we are taking a closer look at sustainability and the APEXA team. **Our Quota to Sustainability** As an industry solution, APEXA prides itself on its contribution to sustainability. Since 2017, **55,669 **signed contracts and 345,845 documents have been validated on APEXA. Those numbers mean that much less paper has been used for Advisor compliance checks and contracting in the life insurance industry. Our focus on sustainability and our understanding of the unsustainability of a drastic overhaul of current habits have encouraged us to adopt small changes in our daily routines that add to positive milestones for the environment. Reflect, reorganize, repurpose, recycle, reinforce, and repeat – [Six Steps to Leading a More Eco-friendly Lifestyle](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/six-steps-ecofriendly-lifestyle). While our minds are on the now, considering long-term habits as individuals or organizations should also be a priority – [Post-pandemic Sustainability – What Form Will It Take?](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/post-pandemic-sustainability-what-form-will-it-take) As 2022 strategies are being drafted, organizations need to factor in sustainability continuity including encouraging their employees to elevate their own daily habits towards protecting the environment. **Employee Spotlight** APEXA runs on the magic created by external and internal superstars. For our audience to understand the people and skills that keep APEXA going, we introduced the APEXA team. Take a look back at the individuals, their roles at APEXA, and their unique personalities. Did you know that: - [Amanda](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/staff-feature-meet-amanda-taylor) loves spending quality time on adventures with her family during the weekend - [Bonnie](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/staff-feature-meet-bonnie-li) enjoys motorcycling, hanging out with friends, and playing with her dog - [Chantel](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/staff-feature-meet-chantel-munroe) reading a good book and going on long bike rides - [Barb](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/staff-feature-meet-barb-boothe) was once a licenced baccarat, blackjack, and roulette dealer in a casino - [Sarah](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/staff-feature-meet-sarah-sheppard) was a baton-twirling competitive majorette and is now a green-thumbing coffee aficionado Keep an eye on the Inside APEXA blog series as we continue to introduce the rest of the APEXA team in the new year.   Topics: [Inside APEXA](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/topic/inside-apexa), [Sustainability](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/topic/sustainability) ![Ibhaze Uduehi](https://www.apexa.ca/hubfs/Ibhaze%20Uduehi.jfif) #### Written by [Ibhaze Uduehi](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/author/ibhaze-uduehi)   [![APEXA Blog Subscribe](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/417020/7a545cd0-faf3-47bc-8fd0-3ffe68fd74f8.png)](http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/417020/7a545cd0-faf3-47bc-8fd0-3ffe68fd74f8) ### Posts by Topic - [Life Insurance Business as Usual (27)](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/topic/life-insurance-business-as-usual) - [Inside APEXA (17)](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/topic/inside-apexa) - [Tips & Tricks (9)](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/topic/tips-tricks) - [APEXA from Home (5)](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/topic/apexa-from-home) - [Digital and Social Media (5)](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/topic/digital-and-social-media) - [Sustainability (3)](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/topic/sustainability) - [APEXA Compliance Corner (2)](https://www.apexa.ca/blog/topic/apexa-compliance-corner) - [Tech Now! 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