We strive to remove the barriers to innovation.
There’s always some risk in doing something new - but we weigh that risk against the cost of inaction and the very real risks of a rapidly changing climate. Grounded in this ethos, we develop mindful and well-reasoned strategies. We leverage collaborative opportunities and connections to engage stakeholders and we create meaningful educational content that resonates with diverse audiences.
Consulting
Develop and implement robust strategies to answer the question, “how do we identify and manage the risks associated with sustainable innovation?”
Single task, life of project, External CSO and everything in between
Architect and implement comprehensive risk management strategies.
Review contracts and related documents to ensure alignment with sustainable outcomes and objectives.
Create practical, fact-based solutions grounded in research, case studies and client objectives and priorities.
Support other professional service providers, including law firms, with projects pursuing high-performing, sustainable objectives.
Leverage proactive, integrated approaches and strategies to get and stay ahead of future regulation and reduce associated costs.
Develop strategies to position and market sustainable products and services in an authentic and transparent way that resonates with consumers and reduces the risk of confusion.
Support regulatory bodies with projects targeting sustainable benchmarks and robust sustainability goals, including resilient and regenerative projects and communities.
Review CSR reports and other disclosures to identify and manage risks and potential issues.
Utilize data, case studies, educational content and research to strengthen stakeholder engagement.
How do we get our team on board with sustainable objectives?
How do we leverage neuroscience and psychology to increase engagement?
What tools can we use to get the most value out of sustainable projects and products?
Now that we built this space, how do we encourage occupants to fully utilize sustainable features?
Identify priorities when developing “healthier” indoor spaces.
Serve as External Chief Sustainability Officer (ECSO) for entities that lack the budget or need for a full-time, in-house position.
Education and Support
Innovative and engaging content
Staff development as a powerful form of risk management
Develop and deliver engaging, interactive training and educational presentations and seminars focused on a variety of topics germane to sustainability and the built environment:
Sustainable branding and best practices to avoid “greenwashing.”
Materials transparency, including risks, standard of care, tools and best practices.
Identifying and overcoming social and psychological barriers to sustainable practices.
The intersection of health and wellness with the built environment, and with respect to products and services.
Standard of care and ethical requirements that benefit environmental / climate issues.
Strategies for authentically describing aspects of design intended to support human health and wellness.
Insurance basics and best practices (professional and general liability) and insurance issues specific to sustainable design, construction and operations.
Climate resilience strategies and issues, including physical climate risks.
The interplay between third-party certification and government regulation.
Strategies and tools to “green up” traditional construction practices and operations.
Overview and analysis of the regulatory framework and how it relates to specific project goals.
Opportunities inherent in existing buildings, including leasing strategies designed to achieve energy performance, waste and materials goals or requirements..
We recently co-authored an article entitled Energy Efficiency Mandates and Impacts to Leases for Existing Buildings: How Practitioners Can Proactively Manage a Changing Landscape. Read the entire article at the link below, reprinted by permission of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Section of the Washington State Bar Association.