Companies have the chance to play a central role in solving our global challenges, and in this time of the “social corporation,” the public increasingly expects them to do so. Corporations have multiple assets – from operational practices, to lobbying, to engaging employees and customers – to bring to bear on these challenges, and can find great benefit from doing so. We work with our corporate clients to focus core business strategy on environmental objectives, and to align philanthropy, policy advocacy, customer and employee involvement, and procurement policies.
We work with governments at all level -- cities, states, nations, and multilateral institutions – to develop cutting edge policy, projects, and partnerships. From our work with cities on green strategies for economic opportunity, to our work with countries seeking to restructure their economies to leverage cultural and natural assets, we are advising governments seeking to lead the world toward a better future within their borders and abroad.
With our knowledge of policy and markets, relationships, understanding of potential investor criteria and interests, and broad network to potential customers and partners, we support entrepreneurs with organizational strategy, introductions, and business plan development. We need entrepreneurs and new solutions and ideas; CGS will support you in bringing yours to market.
We work with investors on strategy development aimed at maximizing reductions of greenhouse gas emissions ("carbon rate of return on investment" "CROI"); to assess specific investments for their potential CROI; and to identify, evaluate, and address unintended harmful social and environmental consequences.
Effective giving can be complicated, especially in the newly crowded field of environmental protection and climate change mitigation. We bring hands-on experience in large nonprofit and corporate philanthropy to help clients to create meaningful programs and successfully direct resources where they can make the most impact. Whether an individual or family, a larger foundation, or a corporation seeking to align its philanthropy with its operational and stakeholder green strategies, we can help find synergy between your passions and an effective giving program.
It is time to call on each of us to be part of something greater than ourselves. We seek to be inspired, and to contribute to our families, communities, and our country. Addressing climate change will rebuild America and reduce our vulnerability and grow our economy. It will also enable America to once again be a responsible leader among nations. CGS works with candidates, campaigns, and communication firms on strategy to frame the message that will resonate most with key constituencies and the broader public.