Sustainability is the capacity to endure. In ecology, sustainability describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time. For humans, sustainability is the integration of environmental, social, cultural, and economic resources to create the most enduring and environmentally sustainablecommunity vision.

Sustainability Services

• Corporate/Community Sustainability
• Urban Naturalization & Gardening
• Food Security
• Urban Agriculture
• Waste Diversion
• Light Pollution Abatement
• Stormwater Management
• Climate Change Mitigation
• Project Management
• Strategies & Programs
• Organizational/Program Assessments
• Strategic Planning
• Research and Analysis
• Stakeholder Consultations
• Public Outreach and Education
• Workshops
• Training

Corporate Sustainability

Corporate sustainability is a holistic approach to operating your business to produce positive economic, social and environmental results today and into the future. Businesses committed to sustainability can successfully promote the health and wellbeing of people and the planet while also increasing short-term and long-term profitability. Become part of the future way of doing business:

• Green your company
• Market a competitive edge to your customers
• Become part of the sustainable supply chain
• Increase company performance
• Enhance company reputation
• Minimize use of toxic chemicals
• Reduce impacts on the environment
• Reduce carbon footprint
• Lower expenses through reduced energy and water use
• Reduce corporate risk and liability
• Inspire employees
• Exceed environmental regulators’ demands

Community Sustainability

More and more municipalities are reframing approaches to community development in terms of long-term sustainability and environmental accountability. Identifying goals and implementation steps to meet the long-term needs of your community as a whole is key to achieving a sustainable future. Orland Conservation can work with your municipality to develop a comprehensive community Sustainability Plan to identify long term sustainability goals and develop an enduring community vision.

Economic Advantage

• Financial savings through sustainable procurement and reduction of inefficient municipal practices (e.g. reduced material and energy consumption)
• Generate revenue (e.g. Feed-in Tariff, sale of recycled products)
• Demonstrate sustainable, long-term fiscal accountability

Environmental Health

• Protect natural areas and biodiversity
• Energy conservation
• Reduce air and water pollution
• Reduce carbon footprint

Community Stewardship & Quality of Life

• Foster community pride and environmental stewardship
• Preserve natural resources for future generations

Staff Development & Training

• Educational opportunities that can be shared with family and other members of the community
• Sustainability awareness to help promote the municipality as an innovative leader