6 Ways to Meet ESG Goals

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Changing world views, shareholders, and other stakeholders are driving businesses to approach Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) concerns with strategies focused on nature and ecosystem restoration. Here are impactful and strategic ways you can meet your ESG goals by focusing on the environment.

6 impactful ways to meet your ESG goals through nature

Shifting world views and climate change are driving businesses to address Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) concerns. Explore the ways you can meet your ESG goals by focusing on the environment.

6 ways to meet your ESG goals through nature

Urban-Nature Partnerships

Property Type

Blue Green Corridor

Coastal Areas

Biodiversity and Carbon Sequestration

Unlock the value of your natural capital.

You likely have natural resources with unlocked hidden value. Complete an inventory of your natural capital, such as forests, wetlands, or prairies, and conduct an ecological valuation. This is especially true if you have significant acreage and want to enhance it.

Natural Capital

Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

BENEFITS

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

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Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

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Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Consider urban-nature partnerships.

Civic, government, and nonprofit organizations are increasingly looking to create urban habitat and nature-play areas. Public experts are promoting the use of parks due to the mental and physical health advantages. Urban nature trails, parks, and forestlands can provide environmental, social justice, and governance benefits to communities.

Look at vacant, redundant, or impacted property.

Rather than liabilities, these properties can be restored as carbon-storing grasslands, forests, and tidal wetlands, becoming environmental and social assets. These properties can be brought back to functioning levels to provide flood protection, water quality, habitat, carbon sequestration, and even recreation. Brownfields typically qualify for special grants and present an opportunity for our ecosystem restoration and community development teams to work together.

Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Learn More

Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Implement a Blue Green Corridor.

Municipalities are increasingly looking to reduce flooding, safeguard infrastructure, and achieve social equity. A sustainable design incorporating rivers and uplands, Blue Green Corridors provide areas for recreation, manage stormwater, and provide neighborhood flood reduction. State and federal grants are increasingly available for these projects.

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Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Consider coastal areas as opportunities.

Companies who operate in coastal areas can invest in Nature-based Solutions that result in a multiplicity of benefits. Implementing barrier islands or inshore mangroves can protect communities and infrastructure from climate-induced storms, providing an added benefit of carbon sequestration. As oceans rise, coastal resilience is an important ESG consideration.

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Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Monetize your current assets.

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Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Consider urban-nature partnerships.

Learn More

Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Create biodiversity and carbon sequestration hot spots.

Biodiversity and carbon sequestration are significant considerations in achieving ESG goals. Reforestation, grassland creation, and coastal wetland restoration can benefit the environment while providing carbon storage. Even transportation corridors or solar facilities can become pollinator havens.

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Ecosystem Restoration Services

Toll Gate Creek Restoration

Blue/Green Corridors

Wausau Riverfront Redevelopment

FPCC Habitat Enhancement

NWRWRF Expansion

Big Thompson River Restoration

Cedar Island Marsh

Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS

Flood Reduction

Water Quality

Environmental Justice

Stakeholder Engagement

Recreation

Habitat

Biodiversity

Flood Reduction By working with nature, not against it, waterbodies can remain intact, pollutant loading is mitigated, and infrastructure and people are safeguarded.

Water Quality Water is life. Without clean water human life would cease to exist.

Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the same protection from environmental hazards, equal access to natural resources, and input on decisions that impact their lives.

Stakeholder Engagement Listening to, collaborating with, and informing those who are most impacted fosters connections, trust, confidence, and buy-in while mitigating conflict and risk.

Recreation With disease, obesity, and mental illness on the rise, public health officials cite outdoor recreation as a health benefit.

Habitat Whether human, animal, or plant, habitat sustains all life.

Biodiversity The variety of all forms of life that provide ecosystem goods and services benefiting human health and well-being.

BENEFITS