Canopy Planet Society is on a mission to protect the world’s forests, species and climate.
The organization works with global brands to eliminate sourcing from ancient and endangered forests and accelerate low-carbon alternatives across supply chains.
To drive that impact, Canopy hires talent wherever expertise exists.
That requires precision. Compliance. An expert who shows up for the technical HR work.
That’s where GoGlobal steps in.
Company: Canopy
Industry: Environmental Nonprofit (Climate & Forest Protection)
Employees: <100
Headquarters: Canada
GoGlobal Support: Canada, United States, Chile, India, United Kingdom
Solutions and Project Focus: Global Payroll, Employer of Record (EOR) and Independent Contractor Solutions
The Challenge: Scaling Without Creating Risk
Canopy’s growth strategy is simple: hire the best people, no matter where they live.
Executing that strategy is not.
As Canopy expands globally, complexity increases across:
- Payroll Compliance
- Labor Regulations
- Contractor Classification
- Multi-Country Reporting
- Entity Limitations
Managing these internally becomes unsustainable. Fragmented payroll providers introduce unnecessary risk. In the US and Canada, compliance gaps expose the organization to legal and regulatory issues.
Left unresolved, these risks slow hiring, increase liability and damage employee trust.
Canopy needs more than vendors. They need a partner.
The Solution: One Partner, End-To-End Support
Canopy engaged GoGlobal to build a unified, compliant workforce infrastructure.
| Service Area | Regions Covered | What GoGlobal Owns | Business Impact |
| Global Payroll | Canada, US | Tax compliance, statutory filings, benefits coordination, reporting and regulatory updates | Accurate, on-time payroll every cycle with reduced administrative workload |
| Employer of Record (EOR) | Chile, India and United Kingdom | Employment contracts, benefits administration, local registrations and statutory compliance | Rapid hiring without entity setup or structural delays |
| Independent Contractor Solutions | Global (expanding to the United States) | Classification guidance, contract management, regulatory alignment and payment coordination | Compliant contractor engagement with scalable workforce flexibility |
Compliance Reset: Turning Risk into Confidence
Early in the partnership, a full review of US and Canadian payroll operations was conducted.
GoGlobal identified compliance risks left by a previous provider. Then the team acted. Immediately.
They mapped exposures, corrected reporting gaps, updated processes and coordinated remediation plans.
The result was swift risk reduction and immediate trust.
“GoGlobal promptly identified areas of exposure and worked closely with us to remediate them. This confirmed that transitioning was the right decision,” says Samuel Hartman, HR Specialist at Canopy.
This was the “AHA” moment. Proof that GoGlobal protects the business, not just processes transactions.
The GoGlobal Difference: Hands-on and Accountable
Canopy’s partnership with GoGlobal is built on execution. Not slogans. Not promises.
| Support Area | Primary Focus | GoGlobal Approach | Client Benefit |
| Proactive Advisory Support | Labor law updates, workforce structure, contractor regulations and benefits requirements | Rapid, clear and jurisdiction-specific guidance delivered by in-country experts | Faster decisions, reduced compliance risk and confident workforce planning |
| Dedicated Relationship Management | Day-to-day coordination and strategic oversight | Single point of contact through Suraj Sharma, with direct access to specialist teams | Fewer handoffs, faster resolution and consistent service delivery |
Behind every response is a global network of in-country specialists. Guidance is accurate, current and practical.
No generic advice. Only solutions that work.
The Results: Measurable Impact
GoGlobal’s support delivers clear outcomes.
| Impact Area | Key Improvements | GoGlobal Contribution | Business Value |
| Time Savings | Reduced payroll workload, eliminated manual reconciliations and streamlined administration | Automated processing, accurate reporting and proactive support | More time for strategic HR and finance priorities |
| Compliance Assurance | Lower regulatory risk, fewer classification errors and improved audit readiness | Continuous monitoring, expert guidance and compliant frameworks | Greater confidence and reduced legal exposure |
| Operational Stability | On-time payments, compliant contractor management and aligned benefits | Standardized payroll and workforce processes | Stronger employee trust and consistent operations |
| Scalable Infrastructure | Faster hiring, rapid market entry and flexible workforce models | EOR services and adaptable engagement structures | Sustainable growth without structural constraints |
Growth is no longer constrained by administration.
Strategic Impact: Enabling Global Talent
With GoGlobal in place, Canopy can focus on accelerating conservation impact while maintaining compliant global operations:
- Recruit globally
- Expand responsibly
- Operate confidently
- Adapt quickly
All without heavy internal infrastructure.
Behind every payroll run is a clear purpose:
- Make growth easier
- Make risk manageable
- Make complexity invisible
“Beyond their technical expertise, GoGlobal operates as a true strategic partner. Canopy greatly values the professionalism, responsiveness and care demonstrated by the GoGlobal team, and we deeply appreciate the role they play in enabling our organization to hire and support talent globally with confidence. We are enthusiastic about continuing and expanding our relationship with GoGlobal and look forward to many more years of collaboration.”
Samuel Hartman, HR Specialist | Canopy
Looking Ahead
Canopy continues to expand its engagement with GoGlobal.
New regions. New workforce models. New growth stages.
Each venture is supported by the same foundation: local expertise, accountability and clear communication.
Global Growth, Done Right
Like any company, Canopy’s success depends on hiring great people. GoGlobal ensures that happens legally, efficiently and without friction.
No shortcuts. No guesswork. No surprises.
Every market. Every cycle. Every hire.
“Our job is simple: show up, solve problems and make global hiring feel easy.”
Suraj Sharma, Associate Director, Account Management | GoGlobal
Turnkey global hiring starts here. Let’s talk about how GoGlobal can help you build compliant local teams, without slowing down expansion.
