We are people focused.
- Our organization exists through relationships among our people, with our supporters, and with those affected by what we do.
- We connect people from business, government, nonprofits, and most impacted communities to solve environmental challenges in partnership.
- Most impacted communities often disproportionately bear the negative consequences of environmental impacts, while having been marginalized or excluded from the decisions that affect their health and well-being.
- Environmental Initiative staff and board are actively developing their intercultural skills and relationships in most impacted communities.
- We recognize that we have much more work to do, but we also recognize a responsibility to purposefully and openly share our experiences.Our organization is built upon our relationships to the people we are composed of, who support us, and who are impacted by our work.
Most-impacted communities.
- Environmental Initiative defines “most impacted communities” as individuals and communities who are underrepresented in and disproportionately impacted by the environmental systems and decisions that affect their lives and health.
There is no environmental issue that is not also an economic prosperity or social equity issue.
- The environmental challenges we face today are inextricably interconnected with economic vitality and social equity.
- We are committed to reorienting ourselves to include underrepresented voices and to focus on advancing equitable outcomes seamlessly with environmental health and economic prosperity.
- We work to achieve our mission and vision by working consistently on environmental issues through the lens of racial, cultural, and social equity. The environmental challenges we face today are inextricably interconnected with economic vitality and social equity.
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Environmental challenges are complex, and the burdens aren’t felt equally. We believe there is no environmental issue that is not also an economic prosperity or social equity issue. It’s why Environmental Initiative connects people from communities, government, nonprofits, and businesses to tackle these interconnected issues in partnership. We focus on challenges where collaboration is most needed, and by working across differences, we can create solutions that no single group could achieve alone.
Our goal for today is for you to leave with a more well-rounded understanding of <insert issue>. We hope you hear perspectives and experiences that differ from your own and that you make a new or meaningful connection with someone today. At the core of Environmental Initiative’s work is relationships. We believe building relationships, collaboration, and working across differences are the keys to fostering an inclusive, just, and thriving world. We’re glad you’re here and are looking forward to the conversation.