Tandem Global e.V. Announces New Supervisory Board Members from AECOM, Bayer, and CRH

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Trio joins Dow’s Dr. Jihane Ball to provide critical guidance to the organisation’s European initiatives

MUNICH, GERMANY – 4 DECEMBER 2025 – Tandem Global, e.V., the European entity of Tandem Global, a leading NGO working at the intersection of business, climate, water and nature, is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Supervisory Board.

The Supervisory Board supports Tandem Global e.V. by advising on strategic initiatives, member outreach in Europe, and matters of governance and finance. Through its deep expertise and strong regional networks, the Supervisory Board plays a critical role in helping Tandem Global anticipate and respond to European trends that affect corporate sustainability strategies. The new appointees are:

Sebastian Braun, VP, Head of Environmental Sustainability, Protection and Remediation at  Bayer, leads a team driving environmental strategies in close collaboration with Bayer’s divisions and functions and with Bayer’s peers across the industry. He steers Bayer’s company-wide efforts to reduce its environmental footprint, support operational excellence in environmental protection, and oversees remediation projects worldwide to safeguard local communities and ecosystems.

Dr. Martyn Kenny, VP Sustainable Business and Public Policy at CRH, is responsible for developing and implementing a transformational sustainability strategy, advancing sustainability reporting and guiding public affairs. He represents CRH and sector interests on a wide range of sustainability issues and legislation globally. With more than 30 years in the industry, he chairs several key industry groups and has held a number of senior positions within the organisation.

Robert Spencer, Global Lead – Strategic Sustainability Advice at AECOM, brings more than 25 years’ experience in climate, decarbonisation, nature, and the circular economy. He advises boards and executive teams on embedding sustainability into business strategy and infrastructure investment. A recognised convener and thought leader, he brings a sharp focus on resilient, net-positive supply chains and how business can thrive within planetary boundaries.

The new appointees join existing Supervisory Board member Dr. Jihane Ball, Lead Sustainability Director, EH&S and Sustainability at Dow, who works across Dow businesses to guide the enterprise’s transition to more sustainable business models. She collaborates closely with both Dow Consumer Solutions and Packaging and Specialty Plastics, partner functions, and industry peers to ensure an enabling regulatory framework for cyclics and plastics.

“Welcoming Sebastian, Martyn and Robert to the Supervisory Board strengthens our ability to support companies operating across Europe,” said Margaret O’Gorman, Chief Executive Officer of Tandem Global. “Each brings deep experience in advancing sustainability within complex global organisations. Together with Jihane’s continued leadership, their insight will help ensure Tandem Global remains ahead of emerging trends and continues to guide business action on climate, water and nature.”

Tandem Global Releases Executive Roundtable Summary on Supply Chain Collaboration for Sustainability

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Bethesda, MD – October 28, 2025 – Tandem Global is pleased to announce the publication of its latest Executive Roundtable Summary: “Supply Chain Collaboration for Sustainability,” reflecting insights from the Roundtable held in Madrid on October 1-2, 2025, sponsored by CRH. The full summary is available here.

Key Highlights

The summary draws on candid, solutions-oriented discussions among 30 senior sustainability and procurement executives from global companies, facilitated by Tandem Global and moderated by industry experts.

Topics covered include:

  • How companies can cascade sustainability goals throughout their value chains and engage suppliers in meaningful ways.
  • The importance of supplier training, data transparency, and dual dashboards to strengthen supplier responsiveness.
  • Challenges and best practices for leveraging AI, tracking Scope 3 emissions, and developing more sustainable products through supplier collaboration.

Sponsors and participants included major industry players and experts from sectors including chemicals, construction, aerospace, and energy.

Why this Summary Matters

In an era where the bulk of many companies’ environmental and social impact lies deeper in their supply chains, the need for collaborative, strategic action is more urgent than ever. According to the Roundtable, the keys to meaningful progress include:

  • Building a shared understanding of sustainability challenges across customers and suppliers.
  • Aligning procurement and sustainability teams to integrate sustainability into core business practices—not just as a separate function.
  • Leveraging digital tools and data (including AI and dashboards) for multi-tier supplier engagement and performance tracking.
  • Cultivating supplier empowerment, training, and co-innovation rather than top-down mandates alone.

For sustainability leaders, procurement professionals, and value-chain stakeholders, this summary offers actionable insights and a forward-thinking framework to drive supplier collaboration initiatives.

Availability

The Executive Roundtable Summary is freely accessible as a PDF download here.

Tandem Global encourages professionals engaged in supply-chain sustainability and supplier collaboration to review and share the document with relevant teams and stakeholders.

Upcoming Executive Roundtable

February 25–26, 2026 | Washington, D.C. | Sponsored by Beveridge & Diamond

As part of its Executive Roundtable Series, Tandem Global will convene 35 senior sustainability, communications, and legal experts from global companies across North America and Europe to explore the topic: Ambition Meets Regulation: Strategy and Risk Management in Sustainability – Goal-Setting and Disclosures.

This invitation-only roundtable will be held under the Chatham House Rule.

To request participation or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Frank Werner.

Tandem Global Releases 2025 Trends Report

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New report highlights key nature-related trends and corporate opportunities to reverse nature loss and advance biodiversity action 

BETHESDA, MD – DECEMBER 15, 2025 – Tandem Global, a leading NGO working at the intersection of business, climate, water and nature, released it’s 2025 Trends Report, which examines how the private sector is responding to the nature crisis, highlighting key trends and opportunities in corporate engagement with nature.  

The Report was developed from extensive research, a survey of Tandem Global members, and decades of working at the intersection of business and nature. The insights and information gathered were synthesized to identify key opportunities for businesses to strengthen their engagement with nature and biodiversity. These findings informed the development of practical recommendations designed to support companies in adopting nature-positive strategies, align with emerging policy frameworks, and enhance meaningful biodiversity outcomes. 

Key opportunities for corporate engagement with nature include:  

  • Accelerate nature action through collaboration (peers, cross-industry) and learning from others challenges and successes of early adopters and leaders.  
  • Proactively evaluate the ability to meet emerging requirements in other regions like Europe to anticipate future policy shifts, reduce potential compliance risks, and become a leader within your market. 
  • Integrate nature and biodiversity with other sustainability priorities such as climate, water, and community engagement. In doing so, deliver co-benefits across multiple sustainability goals to increase leadership buy-in and reduce competition among sustainability topics.  
  • Align actions and commitments/targets to a company’s nature-related impacts and risks. If commitments/targets relate to climate or water, consider how nature and biodiversity action can support them. 
  • Identify and integrate monitoring technologies and tools that capture metrics to communicate the ROI and benefits of a project and feed into commitments and targets set, while limiting potential externalities these technologies may introduce. 

“Even as environmental degradation accelerates, deregulation, particularly in the U.S., has increased, making the private sector’s role in reversing nature loss more critical than ever,” said Anna Willingshofer, Chief Science and Innovation Officer at Tandem Global. “Across our work with more than 100 corporations around the world, we see companies advancing nature-positive action because they recognize it is essential to their long-term resilience and responsibility.” 

Read the full report here.

About Tandem Global 

Tandem Global (formerly Wildlife Habitat Council and World Environment Center), provides the know-how and the network to move business and the environment forward, together. Across sectors and at all levels of its 100+ member organizations, Tandem Global works to facilitate long-term and lasting impact on all aspects of our natural world. Tandem Global connects leading thinking with practical solutions that positively impact climate, nature, and water. From field operations to boardrooms and beyond, corporate leaders turn to Tandem Global for impact strategies and resilient solutions that can support a better future. Tandem Global is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA, with locations across the U.S., in Latin America and Munich, Germany. For more information visit tandemglobal.org. 

Connect with us at NY Climate Week, Trellis Impact ’25 and COP30 Biodiversity Days

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BETHESDA, Md., September 17, 2025 –  This fall, Tandem Global will be taking part in some of the most important conversations on climate and nature at NY Climate Week, Trellis Impact ’25 and COP30 Biodiversity Days.

“For decades, we’ve worked alongside companies to design site-level projects that restore habitats and engage communities, while also shaping strategies that connect nature, climate, and corporate growth,” said Anna Willingshofer, Chief Science and Innovation Officer for Tandem Global. “These stories—where business meets sustainability in ways that deliver real impact—are exactly what we’ll be bringing into the dialogue.”

Beginning next week in New York, Tandem Global is participating in a panel session alongside our member company, Ecolab, at the following session hosted by Anthesis Group:

Future-Proofing Climate & Nature Action: Lessons from the Nexus of Water, Biodiversity, and Business Value

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 3:00pm – 3:45pm Eastern

Location: Chelsea Walls, 231 10th Avenue New York, NY 10011

With Emilio Tenuta, CSO of Ecolab and Tandem Global Chairperson, and Rob Campbell, Director of Consulting, Tandem Global

More information and register here

For Tandem Global, the timing couldn’t be more urgent. The climate conversation is evolving. Emissions reduction can’t happen without also protecting and restoring the ecosystems that make decarbonization possible—forests, soils, watersheds, and pollinators. At Tandem Global, we stand at this intersection, helping business understand that nature is not an optional add-on to climate action, but its foundation.

That’s why these gatherings matter to us. They’re about joining peers and partners to move the conversation forward with a simple but powerful message: climate and nature are one story—and business must help write it.

If you’ll be in New York, San Jose or Belém, we’d love to connect. Reach out, join the conversation, and let’s explore how we can work together to drive meaningful change.

@NY Climate Week, Sept 22-25

Rob Campbell, Director, Consulting

Monica Leal-Keller, Chief Marketing Officer

@Trellis Impact ’25, Oct 28-30

Erin Allegro, Sr. Manager, Business Development

Shaun Clark, Sr. Consultant

Margaret O’Gorman, CEO

Jacque Williamson, Sr. Consultant

Anna Willingshofer, Chief Science and Innovation Officer

@COP30 Biodiversity Days, Nov 17-18

Anna Willingshofer, Chief Science and Innovation Officer

 

New White Paper: Resilient Aquatic Strategies – Driving Corporate Innovation, Resource Stewardship, and Ecological Balance

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BETHESDA, Md., July 28, 2025 – Tandem Global is offering a new white paper, Resilient Aquatic Strategies | Driving Corporate Innovation, Resource Stewardship, and Ecological Balance, for download today. This white paper is sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.   

Aquatic ecosystems are vital to ecological stability, public health, and economic security. Yet these systems are under increasing pressure from industrial activity, pollution, and land degradation. With influence over vast amounts of land and water resources, corporations have a significant role to play in reversing this trend through proactive aquatic conservation.

Companies across sectors have implemented targeted strategies that protect and restore freshwater and marine environments. These efforts include restoring wetlands to reduce sediment runoff, enforcing riparian corridors at industrial sites, and protecting coastal habitats. Such efforts not only support biodiversity and water quality, but also help companies meet regulatory requirements, reduce environmental liabilities, and improve their relationships with local communities.

This white paper highlights how corporations and organizations are adopting innovative aquatic conservation strategies that protect freshwater and coastal ecosystems. These initiatives demonstrate how efforts to preserve aquatic biodiversity can enhance water quality and security, support ecosystem resiliency, and promote general community well-being.

Featured case studies include:

  • Bayer, Big Sand Mound Nature Preserve: Muscatine, IA
  • Boeing, Boeing Plant 2: Seattle, WA
  • Bruce Power, Bruce Site: Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
  • Constellation, Quad Cities Generation Station, Cordova, IL
  • CRH Americas, Dufferin Agg. Acton Quarry: Acton, Ontario, Canada
  • CSX Transportation, Former Gautier Oil Site: Gautier, MS
  • Dow, Ward Hollow Wildlife Habitat: South Charleston, WV
  • Freeport-McMoRan, PTFI: Papua, Indonesia
  • WM, Bethel Landfill: Hampton, VA

Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation, this white paper features a foreword from Heather Brown, Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety, Ontario Power Generation. She states, “Through research, restoration, and community engagement, OPG is dedicated to advancing aquatic conservation and building a more sustainable future for all.”

About Tandem Global

Tandem Global (formerly Wildlife Habitat Council and World Environment Center), provides the know-how and the network to move business and the environment forward, together. Across sectors and at all levels of its member organizations, Tandem Global works to facilitate long-term and lasting impact on all aspects of our natural world. It connects leading thinking with practical solutions that positively impact climate, nature, and water. From field operations to boardrooms and beyond, corporate leaders turn to Tandem Global for impact strategies and resilient solutions that can support a better future. Tandem Global is headquartered in Bethesda, MD, USA, with locations across the U.S., in Latin America and Munich, Germany. For more information visit tandemglobal.org.

 

Tandem Global Announces New Board Members and Welcomes New Chairperson, Ecolab’s Emilio Tenuta

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BETHESDA, MD – JUNE 18, 2025 – Tandem Global, a leading NGO working at the intersection of business, climate, water and nature, is pleased to announce the election of a new Chairperson, Emilio Tenuta, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of Ecolab, and the appointment of several new members to its Board of Directors.

Tenuta, who succeeds Connie Hergert, Vice President of Ontario Power Generation as Chair of Tandem Global, brings a wealth of experience in sustainability and corporate responsibility focused on environmental stewardship and helping customers operate more sustainably. He shares a deep commitment to advancing Tandem Global’s work with businesses to support long-term positive impacts on our shared environment. Tenuta served on the board of the World Environment Center (WEC) since 2019 and played a pivotal role in combining WEC and Wildlife Habitat Council to form Tandem Global earlier this year. In his role as Chair, he will help guide the strategic direction of the organization during a time of exciting growth and opportunity.

“We are thrilled to welcome Emilio as our new Board Chair,” said Margaret O’Gorman, CEO of Tandem Global. “He brings exceptional leadership and a clear vision for the future of Tandem Global as we are positioned to expand our network and share our proven strategies and expertise in supporting corporate actions for nature. We are also excited to welcome our new board members whose diverse perspectives and expertise will strengthen our ability to deliver on our mission.”

Joining the board are:

  • Heather Brown, Vice President, Environment, Health and Safety, Ontario Power Generation
  • Peter J Dulik, Global Head of Occupational Safety and EHS Management Systems, BASF
  • Lynn Anne Sanguedolce, Senior Principal and Manager of Water, Waste, Land & Biodiversity, ExxonMobil
  • Claire Schachter, Of Counsel, Beveridge and Diamond
  • Steven Tomaszewski, Global Director, Environmental Operations, General Motors

“I’m honored to step into the role of Board Chair at Tandem Global during such a pivotal time,” said Tenuta. “The urgency and relevance of our mission have never been clearer. I’m inspired by the dedication of our board and leadership team, and I look forward to harnessing our collective strengths to drive bold, lasting impact around the world.”

For a full list of Board Members, visit Our People page.

Tandem Global Awards Presented at the 2025 Conference

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Detroit, MI, JUNE 4, 2025 – Tandem Global announces the winners of its 2025 Tandem Global Awards during their annual conference held in Detroit, Michigan, on June 3-4. The Tandem Global Awards honor excellence in corporate conservation, with awardees representing various national and international companies across numerous industries.

The year’s top awards, recognizing leadership in corporate conservation, were won by General Motors Company and ITC Holdings.

“We’re seeing a new era of business leadership, one where conservation and corporate success go hand in hand,” said Margaret O’Gorman, CEO, Tandem Global. “Companies like General Motors and ITC Holdings exemplify how the private sector can lead with purpose, integrating innovation and conservation to drive lasting environmental impact. Their achievements reflect the growing leadership we’re seeing across industries, and we’re honored to highlight their work through the Tandem Global Awards.”

The Employee Engagement Award, given to General Motors, celebrates the exemplary contributions of one company’s employees towards their habitat and conservation education efforts.

The 2025 Gold Program of the Year Award, which honors the overall depth of one corporate conservation program, was awarded to ITC for its ITC Corporate Headquarters in Novi, Michigan.

General Motors received this year’s Corporate Conservation Leadership Award, which recognizes one company’s overall achievement in conservation and commends their corporate commitment to biodiversity, conservation education and alignment with global conservation objectives.

This year’s most honored company was General Motors. Receiving the Tandem Global Employee Engagement Award and the Corporate Conservation Leadership Award, in addition to three project awards (Deserts, Land Conservation Agreements, and Training) recognizing their species and habitat conservation efforts in Brazil and Mexico.

In addition to these corporate and program-level awards, individual projects are recognized for excellence in each of the WHC Certification, powered by Tandem Global, project themes. These award categories offer projects of all sizes the ability to compete for recognition.

The following is a complete list of 2025 Tandem Global Award Winners:

Avian Project Award                                

Ashland, Bird Box Monitoring | Hopewell, Virginia

Awareness and Community Engagement Project Award
Cemex, Merida = Xtepen + Caliza II | Yucatán, Mexico

Bats Project Award
WM, Monarch Hill Bat Boxes | Pompano Beach, Florida

Desert Project Award
General Motors, San Luis Potosí Complex | San Luis Potosí, México

Forests Project Award
CRH Americas, Gravette Quarry Site | Gravette, Arkansas

Formal Learning Project Award
Ontario Power Generation, Niagara Operations Sites | Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

Grasslands Project Award
Exelon Corporation, Morton Arboretum | Lisle, Wisconsin

Green Infrastructure Project Award
Davey Resource Group, WSSI Native Habitat | Gainesville, Virginia

Invasive Species Project Award
CRH Americas, Gravette Quarry Site | Gravette, Arkansas

Land Conservation Agreements Project Award
General Motors, Toluca Complex and TREC/CCA | Toluca, Mexico

Landscaped Project Award
CRH Americas, Des Moines Asphalt and Paving | Johnston, Iowa

Mammals Project Award
Grupo México, Rehabilitación de Lobo Mexicano, Cananea | Sonora, México

Marine Intertidal Project Award
Boeing, Boeing Plant 2 | Seattle Washington

Other Habitat Project Award

ExxonMobil, ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, St. Mary’s Island | Baytown, Texas

Other Species Project Award
Bruce Power L.P., Bruce Site, Tiverton | Ontario, Canada

Pollinators Project Award
Boeing, Pollinator Prairie | Olathe, Kansas

Remediation Project Award
Boeing, Pollinator Prairie, CCI Remediation and Restoration Project | Olathe Kansas

Reptiles and Amphibians Project Award
Bayer, Muscatine Plant and Big Sand Mound Nature Preserve | Muscatine, Iowa

Species of Concern Project Award
Bayer, Muscatine Plant and Big Sand Mound Nature Preserve | Muscatine, Iowa

Training Project Award
General Motors Company, São José dos Campos Plant | São José, Brazil

Wetlands and Water Bodies Project Award
Ontario Power Generation, Lennox Thermal GS | Bath, Ontario, Canada

Tandem Global Corporate Conservation Leadership Award
General Motors

Tandem Global Employee Engagement Award
General Motors

Tandem Global Gold Program of the Year Award
ITC Holdings, ITC Corporate Headquarters | Novi, Michigan

Award finalists and winners were chosen from WHC Certification applications submitted between January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024, that were granted certification. Information on the award criteria can be found here.

bp, Tandem Global and Indiana State and County Agencies Work To Restore Lake Michigan’s Dune and Swale

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4-Year Effort Made Possible with $1.5 Million bp Biodiversity Restoration Grant

NORTHWEST, Ind., April 8, 2025  – Tandem Global and bp International announce a 4-year Biodiversity Restoration project with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Division of Nature Preserves and the Lake County Parks and  Recreation Department (LCP) to restore and conserve the critically rare Southern Lake Michigan Dune and Swale ecosystem. The project is funded by a $1.5M grant from bp, which aims to support biodiversity where we operate including collaborating with others to support selected biodiversity restoration projects.

“Our job is to be a responsible and safe refinery operator,” said Chris DellaFranco, the VP of Refining of bp’s Whiting Refinery in Northwest Indiana. “That responsibility starts with respecting the area and communities where we operate. bp is proud to be part of the northwest Indiana community and is committed to being a good partner.”

This four-year project will focus on the restoration of the Great Lakes Dune and Swale ecosystem, designated as Indiana State Nature Preserves, within the cities of Hammond, East Chicago, and Gary, Indiana. This Northwestern Indiana Coastal Lake Michigan watershed area encompasses more than 700 species of native plants and 200 bird species, including globally rare habitats and several endangered and threatened species of plants, insects, and birds. Over the past century, the Dune and Swale ecosystem, which originally covered the entire south end of Lake Michigan, has been reduced to approximately 900 acres (364 hectares) of isolated and fragmented parcels. These parcels range in size from 170 acres (69 hectares) to as little as 5 acres (2 hectares) and support a diverse array of flora and fauna.

Key efforts funded by the grant include ecological restoration, habitat restoration and invasive species control across fragments owned and managed by the IDNR and LCP containing black oak savannas, sand prairies, sedge meadows and Grand Calumet River wetlands will include flora and fauna monitoring stations. These and other ecological and community actions will increase native plant diversity and improve climate resilience.

Community engagement is a major component of the project. It will bring together biodiversity stakeholders and allies from various sectors to create a positive impact on biodiversity on both the ecosystem and the community. This includes involvement with local schools, scouts, and other groups, as well as consultations and planning for the sustainability of our efforts.

“This bp funded Biodiversity project brings together community, conservation, and industry to restore rare habitats in Northwest Indiana,” said Daniel Goldfarb, Director of Social Impact/Ecosystem Restoration at Tandem Global. “It’s an important investment by bp that Tandem Global is proud to lead, preserving biodiversity near the bp Whiting Refinery and other local industries.”

Added Craig Zandstra, Superintendent of Planning & Natural Resources at the Lake County Parks and Recreation “The Dune and Swale ecosystem is one of the most ecologically interesting landscapes in our region, and this project is a major step in ensuring its long-term health and restoration. Through this partnership, we are not only revitalizing these critical areas but also deepening our Indiana community’s connection to the natural spaces that make our urban-industrial neighborhoods so unique.”

About Tandem Global 

Tandem Global (formerly Wildlife Habitat Council and World Environment Center), provides the know-how and the network to move business and the environment forward, together. Across sectors and at all levels of its member organizations, Tandem Global works to facilitate long-term and lasting impact on all aspects of our natural world. Tandem Global connects leading thinking with practical solutions that positively impact climate, nature, and water. From field operations to boardrooms and beyond, corporate leaders turn to Tandem Global for impact strategies and resilient solutions that can support a better future. Tandem Global is headquartered in Bethesda, MD, USA, with locations across the U.S., in Latin America and Munich, Germany. For more information visit tandemglobal.org.

New White Paper: Innovative Green Infrastructure Solutions – A Blueprint for Biodiversity Sustainability and Community Well-Being

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BETHESDA, Md., March 6, 2025 – Tandem Global is offering a new white paper, Sustainable Green Infrastructure | Unlocking Business Value, Biodiversity Gains, and Community Benefits, for download today. This white paper is sponsored by DTE Energy.   

Conventional urban and industrial infrastructure poses a threat to the environment and pollutes our precious resources. As urban centers and industrial sites continue to grow, it is imperative that we take steps in mitigating our impact on surrounding ecosystems. Corporations who own land and industrial sites can proactively uphold waterways, soil health, and air quality standards while sustaining productivity levels. By embracing innovative solutions and adopting sustainable practices, we can balance the relationship between industry and conservation while promoting a healthier, more enjoyable planet.

Green infrastructure projects provide creative solutions to many of these urban and industrial environmental challenges. In fact, many green infrastructure projects have already proven to be successful additions to company sites. The case studies featured in this white paper illustrate the co-benefits of green infrastructure by not only providing cost-effective access to critical infrastructure but also uplifting biodiversity and supporting community needs.

Featured case studies include:

  • BlueTriton Brands, Twin Creek Nature Area: Evart, Michigan, U.S.A
  • General Motors, Chevrolet Boulevard: São Jose, Brazil
  • MEG Energy, Christina Lake Regional Project: Alberta, Canada
  • Toyota North America, Ann Arbor Woodridge Campus: Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A
  • Wetland Studies and Solutions, Headquarters: Gainesville, Virginia, U.S.A

Sponsored by DTE Energy, this white paper features a foreword Shawn Patterson, Vice President of Environmental Management and Safety, DTE Energy. He states, “Nature-based solutions are the way of the future, and DTE is committed to doing the vital work of protecting our environment and our communities, while powering a cleaner tomorrow for all.”

About Tandem Global

Tandem Global (formerly Wildlife Habitat Council and World Environment Center), provides the know-how and the network to move business and the environment forward, together. Across sectors and at all levels of its member organizations, Tandem Global works to facilitate long-term and lasting impact on all aspects of our natural world. It connects leading thinking with practical solutions that positively impact climate, nature, and water. From field operations to boardrooms and beyond, corporate leaders turn to Tandem Global for impact strategies and resilient solutions that can support a better future. Tandem Global is headquartered in Bethesda, MD, USA, with locations across the U.S., in Latin America and Munich, Germany. For more information visit tandemglobal.org.

New International NGO, Tandem Global, Launches to Advance Corporate Sustainability Initiatives

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The Official Combination of Globally Recognized Leaders, World Environment Center and Wildlife Habitat Council, Establishes a New Leader at the Intersection of Business and Nature

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 25, 2025 – Two of the leading nonprofit organizations empowering businesses to enhance and safeguard the natural world, Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC)  and World Environment Center (WEC), are now Tandem Global.  The new organization, with its new name and brand, honors 75 years of combined experience, which will now be leveraged in tandem for the benefit of businesses and the environment. The Tandem Global team of experts, from a wide range of fields located across the globe, will provide technical acumen, innovative solutions, and thought leadership to support corporate sustainability efforts. Meet our 100 corporate members here.

Tandem Global corporate members, consulting engagements, and certified programs can be found in 47 U.S. states and 19 countries. With over half the world’s total GDP moderately or highly dependent on nature and its services, corporate leaders turn to Tandem Global for impactful strategies and resilient solutions that support a better future for nature and business. Tandem Global will continue to offer meaningful private sector value through proven approaches in nature, water, climate resilience and social impact, including the world’s leading voluntary sustainability standard for corporate conservation actions, WHC Certification, Powered by Tandem Global.

“At Tandem Global, we believe there is no greater cause with global consequences than the intersection of business and nature. The formation of Tandem Global through the combination of WHC and WEC and the establishment of our new brand reflect our commitment to working across sectors for the benefit of both business and nature” said Margaret O’Gorman, CEO of Tandem Global. “I have spent nearly two decades working with the C-Suite to the site level operations and beyond fence lines to activate environmental commitments and practices. As business and nature rapidly evolve, it is increasingly clear that together leads to better.”

Since early 2024, the board members and staff from both Wildlife Habitat Council and World Environment Center, alongside trusted professional partners, have been working together on a strategic plan, the new brand identity, and enhancing governance structures. The close collaboration between WHC and WEC has yielded a unique organization that provides the know-how and the network to move business and the environment forward. The combination also includes WEC Europe e.V., which will continue to serve as the Global Thought Leadership hub.

“Tandem Global’s role in providing the platform and expertise for companies to align their business and environmental interests has never been more vital,” said O’Gorman. “We will support, spotlight, coach, and collaborate with team members at every level of an enterprise to provide value to industry and communities. We don’t do this work at the expense of business imperatives—we do it with business, climate, nature, water, and community imperatives all in alignment.”

The organization’s annual conference for professionals working at the intersection of business and nature, Tandem Global Conference, will be held June 3 and 4 in Detroit, Michigan.