State of Corporate Conservation 2022: Biodiversity as the Ultimate Key Performance Indicator
Read the transcript of Margaret O’Gorman’s speech given at Conservation Conference 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.
Entries by Patricia Leidemer
2022 WHC Awards Announced at WHC Conservation Conference
DETROIT, MI, JUNE 15, 2022 – Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) announced the winners of its 2022 WHC Awards during the WHC Conservation Conference held in Detroit, Michigan on June 14-15. The WHC Awards honor excellence in corporate conservation, and recipients include national and international companies representing a variety of industries. The year’s top awards, which […]
WHC and SP Receive EPA Award to Promote Pollution Prevention in Southeastern U.S. Auto Industry
SILVER SPRING, MD, OCTOBER 18, 2021 – Corporate conservation organization Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) and automotive industry environmental sustainability association Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) will receive $68,000 in funding from the EPA Region 4 Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) Grant Program, an initiative that supports pollution prevention (P2) efforts in the American Southeast. The […]
New White Paper Conservation and Community Through Site-Specific Reclamation
SILVER SPRING, MD, January 5, 2021 – Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) offers a new white paper available for download today, Conservation and Community Through Site-Specific Reclamation – End uses that encourage native species prosperity and connect to local and regional needs. The white paper is sponsored by Chemours and is available for free on our website. The white paper […]
New White Paper Studies How Native Grasslands Mitigate Climate Change, Provide Habitat for Species at Risk and Improve Biodiversity
SILVER SPRING, MD, MAY 5, 2020 – Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) offers a new white paper available for download today, Native Grasslands Conservation – From small roadsides to vast landscapes, grassland habitats benefit corporate biodiversity and sustainability goals. The white paper is available for free on our website. Grasslands are one of the most common […]
The Role of Sustainability Reporting in Corporate Conservation – A Conservation Conference Recap
Sustainability reporting is still a topic that often gets mired in corporate-speak and isn’t directly connected with employees, stakeholders and customers. That’s why at our 2019 WHC Conservation Conference, we decided to host a panel on the subject, and identify areas where companies can grow and improve.
New White Paper Studies How Nature-Based Employee Engagement Offers Meaningful Opportunities for Employees to Participate in Conservation
SILVER SPRING, MD, JANUARY 21, 2020 – Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) offers a new white paper available for download today, Nature-Based Employee Engagement – Perspectives on Corporate Programs that Offer Meaningful Opportunities for Employees to Participate in Conservation. The white paper is available for free on our website. Employee engagement is an integral part of […]
Astronaut Ricky Arnold – A Conservation Conference Recap
One of the highlights of this year’s WHC Conservation Conference was hearing from keynote speaker, Astronaut Ricky Arnold. Accumulating a total of 209 days in space, Arnold talked about the differences between life in space and life on Earth, and why it’s important to take care of the planet we call home.
2019 WHC Awards Presented at the WHC Conservation Conference
SILVER SPRING, MD, NOVEMBER 20, 2019 – Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) announced the winners of its 2019 WHC Awards at the 2019 WHC Conservation Conference, held November 19-20 in Baltimore. The WHC Awards honor excellence in corporate conservation; recipients include both national and international companies across a variety of industry sectors. This year’s top awards, signifying […]
ArcelorMittal grants Wildlife Habitat Council $45,000 for Climate Initiative
SILVER SPRING, Md. (September 16, 2019) – Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) received $45,000 from the world’s leading integrated steel and mining company, ArcelorMittal, for its Climate Action Works initiative, a newly created initiative that is corporate-driven, community-minded and biodiversity-based. With this grant, WHC hopes to build a framework that engages corporate landowners in leveraging their […]