Quick Guide: Time on the Ground Requirement

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This brief, informative webinar explains the time on the ground requirement for habitat and species projects. You’ll learn how this requirement fits within the five project requirements, as well as the updates that took effect on January 1, 2026.

Using real-world project timeline examples, the session demonstrates how to determine a project’s start date for the application and when a project satisfies the time on the ground requirement. By the end of the webinar, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how to apply these requirements when planning and submitting habitat and species projects.

Presenter:

  • Delainey Williams, Manager, Conservation Certification, Tandem Global

Navigating Your WHC Conservation Certification Scoring Sheet

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This brief, informative session will show you how to find, open, and read your WHC Conservation Certification project scoring sheet. Whether you’re new to the process or need a quick refresher, this short presentation will help you better understand your project’s evaluation and how to use the scoring sheet to strengthen future submissions.

Growing Your Tandem Global Network: Connecting People, Projects, and Impact

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August 18, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
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Successful nature-based initiatives require more than individual passion; they need strong internal networks that connect employees, preserve knowledge, and sustain progress through organizational change. This webinar explores how organizations are building internal Tandem Global networks to engage employees and create lasting support for corporate nature initiatives. Speakers from CRH, General Motors, and Callanan Industries will share practical strategies for retaining and transferring knowledge and scaling successful programs throughout organizations. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

  • How internal nature networks help organizations sustain and scale environmental initiatives over time 
  • Strategies for maintaining engagement and momentum through employee transitions and organizational change 
  • Ways to build employee champions through recognition and collaboration

Speakers: 

  • Evan Onuskanych, Sustainability Manager, Callanan Industries 
  • Sarah Tea, Senior Circular Economy Engineer, Operations, General Motors 
  • Lindsay Van Woert, Senior Environmental Manager, Midwest Region, CRH Americas Materials

Making Nature Accessible: Corporate Partnerships for Inclusive Outdoor Spaces

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Access to nature should be available to everyone, yet many people with disabilities face barriers when visiting parks, trails, gardens, and other outdoor spaces. Improving accessibility can help create more inclusive opportunities for people of all abilities to connect with and enjoy nature. 

This webinar will explore how nonprofits and businesses are working to expand access to nature for people with disabilities. The discussion will highlight the importance of understanding accessibility needs and incorporating inclusive approaches into the design of outdoor spaces. Attendees will also learn about a corporate-supported sensory garden that uses intentional design and native plantings to create an engaging environmental and educational space, demonstrating how partnerships can help make nature experiences more welcoming and accessible. 

A brief Q&A session will follow, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers. 

What you’ll learn: 

  • Common barriers to accessibility in outdoor recreation and nature-based experiences 
  • The role of inclusive design in creating welcoming outdoor spaces 
  • Resources that help improve access to nature for people with disabilities 
  • How partnerships can support accessible environmental and community projects 
  • Practical lessons from real-world accessibility initiatives 

 Speakers: 

  • Cat Fribley, Executive Director, Birdability  
  • James Taylor, Environmental Advisor, ExxonMobil 

 

Microhabitats in Managed Landscapes | White Paper Sponsored by OPG

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Designing Pollinator, Forest, and Wetland Habitats on a Micro-Scale
Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation

The world is urbanizing at an unprecedented pace. Today, more than half of the global population lives in cities, and by 2050, nearly 70 percent of people are expected to reside in dense urban environments. As development continues to replace natural landscapes with gray infrastructure, ecological connectivity is increasingly fragmented, placing growing pressure on biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and human well-being.

This white paper examines how companies are integrating microhabitats into urban and industrial landscapes. Through case studies focusing on microforests, pollinator habitats, and wetland habitats, it highlights how small-scale restoration projects can produce measurable ecological and social benefits, demonstrating that even modest interventions, when thoughtfully designed and implemented, can significantly support biodiversity.

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Indigenous Knowledge in Corporate Sustainability Efforts

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Indigenous Peoples have stewarded their lands for generations, contributing invaluable knowledge and perspectives that continue to shape conservation and sustainability efforts today. As companies work to strengthen environmental stewardship and community relationships, meaningful collaboration with Indigenous communities is becoming an essential part of responsible business practice. 

Join this webinar to explore how corporations and Indigenous communities can work together to advance conservation, cultural understanding, and long-term sustainability goals. Speakers from Freeport-McMoRan will share insights from their partnerships with Native American Tribes near operations in the southwestern United States, highlighting how relationship-building, cultural awareness, and Indigenous knowledge are informing environmental initiatives and community engagement efforts. The discussion will feature examples including collaborative conservation work to protect the yellow-billed cuckoo, identifying culturally significant areas near mining operations, and educational and community investment programs that support Indigenous youth and entrepreneurs.  

A brief Q&A session will follow, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers. 

What you’ll learn: 

  • How Indigenous knowledge can inform and strengthen corporate conservation initiatives 
  • Practical examples of collaboration between Freeport-McMoRan and Native American Tribes 
  • How social investment and educational programs can support Indigenous communities and foster lasting partnerships  
  • Insights into collaborative conservation projects focused on culturally and ecologically significant landscapes 

Speakers: 

  • Gilbert Gonzales, Consultant, Freeport-McMoRan
  • Glenna Lee, Senior Consultant, Freeport-McMoRan 

Nature Reporting, Rewired: From Standards to Strategy – Insights from Tandem Global Experts

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As businesses face growing pressures from biodiversity loss and environmental change, understanding and reporting on nature is no longer optional, it’s essential. Nature-related reporting frameworks provide companies with credible, standardized tools to measure, manage, and disclose impacts on biodiversity and nature. By offering transparency, comparability, and actionable insights, these frameworks help organizations navigate risks and align sustainability efforts with global standards. 

Join this webinar to explore the latest trends in nature-related reporting frameworks and what they mean for your organization. You’ll gain practical insights into how companies are integrating biodiversity into sustainability reporting, how leading frameworks are evolving, and how Tandem Global’s consulting services can support your journey. Real-world case studies will highlight what success looks like in practice. 

A brief Q&A session will follow, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers. 

What you’ll learn: 

  • Overview of major nature-related reporting frameworks and how they connect to broader sustainability strategy
  • Key trends in nature-related reporting and what’s driving corporate adoption 
  • How organizations are aligning with voluntary frameworks to advance biodiversity action 
  • Practical examples and case studies from companies integrating nature into reporting  
  • How Tandem Global’s consulting services support implementation and alignment 

Speakers: 

  • Shaun Clark, Senior Consultant, Tandem Global 
  • Stephanie Ng, Consultant, Tandem Global 
  • Anna Willingshofer, Chief Science and Innovation Officer, Tandem Global 

Building Climate Resilient Communities through Corporate Action

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As communities around the world face increasing climate pressures, from extreme weather events to shifting seasons, businesses can play a critical role in building climate resilience. Corporate sites can serve as powerful testing grounds for practical, nature-based solutions that protect natural resources, strengthen ecosystems, and support surrounding communities. 

Join us for a discussion highlighting real-world projects featured in Tandem Global’s recent white paper on climate resilient communities. Speakers from BASF, WM, and Wetland Studies and Solutions will share how innovative approaches at their facilities are contributing to climate resiliency, including WM’s phytoremediation system at their Twin Creeks Landfill, in Ontario, Canada, where poplar trees help treat landfill leachate; BASF’s restoration efforts in Riverview, Michigan, where employees are transforming a former landfill through the creation of pollinator gardens; and WSSI’s green roof at its Gainesville, Virginia headquarters, designed to manage stormwater and enhance urban habitat. 

Through these examples, participants will gain insight into how organizations are integrating nature-based solutions into site management and sustainability strategies. 

A brief Q&A session will follow, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers. 

What you’ll learn: 

  • How corporate sites can contribute to climate resiliency through nature-based solutions 
  • The role of phytoremediation, green infrastructure, and habitat restoration in managing environmental challenges 
  • Strategies for transforming underutilized or degraded land into functional ecological spaces 
  • Ways to engage employees and stakeholders in sustainability initiatives 
  • Practical insights from projects highlighted in Tandem Global’s climate resilient communities white paper 

 Presenters: 

  • Michael Gerdenich, Remediation Manager, BASF 
  • Emily Holden, Environmental Scientist, Wetland Studies and Solutions 
  • Wayne Jenken, Landfill Engineer Manager, WM 

 Moderator:  

  • Melissa Scheiber, Senior Manager of Events, Tandem Global 

Corporate Social Responsibility | White Paper Sponsored by DTE Energy

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A Commitment to Sustainability and Shared Prosperity
Sponsored by DTE Energy

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an important measure of legitimacy in today’s business environment. As stakeholders gain greater visibility into corporate behavior, organizations are increasingly evaluated not only by the products and services they provide, but by the values they demonstrate through action. Consumers, employees, and investors alike expect companies to operate responsibly and contribute positively to society.

This white paper examines how corporations are advancing environmental responsibility through the principles of corporate social responsibility. By focusing on conservation, remediation, and community engagement, it highlights how CSR initiatives can strengthen environmental stewardship while supporting social and economic well-being. These efforts demonstrate how responsible business practices contribute to long-term resilience, trust, and shared prosperity.

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Evolving Techniques to Monitor and Showcase Projects | Presented by CEC

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Monitoring and showcasing conservation and restoration projects have evolved significantly over the past two decades. From early field sampling using paper maps and film cameras to today’s drones, GIS, and interactive digital tools, practitioners have a wide range of options to collect, manage, and communicate data. This webinar explores how monitoring techniques have changed and how to select approaches that remain practical and scalable across different project types and site sizes.

Specialists from Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) will share insights into field sampling and site monitoring, demonstrating how both formal and informal practices can be applied based on project goals. They will discuss where traditional methods still add value, particularly on smaller sites, while highlighting the capabilities of electronic data collection, GIS applications, and modern data management systems.

The session will also examine tools such as drones and AI for assessing large-scale habitats, along with effective ways to present data, from hard copy reports to interactive online platforms. Attendees will learn how tools like StoryMaps can turn project results into clear, engaging narratives for partners and the public.

This webinar emphasizes practical strategies for keeping monitoring efforts relevant and adaptable, whether you’re managing a single small site or overseeing a complex, landscape-scale initiative.

A brief Q&A will follow, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with CEC’s team.

What you’ll learn: 

  • How monitoring techniques have evolved over the past 20 years, from pre-GPS fieldwork to advanced digital systems 
  • The wide range of GIS applications available for monitoring, analysis, and communication 
  • When and how different monitoring practices work best for small versus large sites 
  • How drones and AI can support efficient assessment of large-scale habitats 
  • Effective ways to deliver and present data 

Who should attend: 

  • Environmental and conservation professionals responsible for project monitoring and reporting 
  • Organizations seeking practical, scalable monitoring approaches for a range of project sites 
  • Consultants, planners, and researchers interested in GIS, drone, and data visualization tools 
  • Project partners and stakeholders interested in understanding how monitoring data can be collected, analyzed, and showcased effectively 

Presenters: 

  • Kyle K. Filicky, Project Manager II, CEC 
  • Kate H. Gaglio, Project Manager II, CEC 
  • Christopher B. Langley, Senior GIS Analyst, CEC 
  • Sarah M. Lavin, GIS Analyst III, CEC 
  • Sara R. Small, GIS Analyst II, CEC 

Moderator:  

  • Melissa Scheiber, Senior Manager of Events, Tandem GlobalÂ