Climate & Sustainability
As organizations endeavor to embed climate resilience and sustainability into their strategic frameworks and operations, they must decide on the scope and desired outcomes for these initiatives. This involves discerning whether initiatives are directed towards external programs, internal operations, or a blend of both. It further requires questioning whether the primary driver is public relations or significant operational transformation. Defining the metrics for success becomes paramount. The commitment of executive leadership and the clarity of desired outcomes are vital for the successful realization of such an initiative.
We developed a regional greenhouse gas assessment for the seven county SEMCOG region through data collection, modelling, and a final report used as the basis for their EPA preliminary climate action plan, in partnership with ICLEI USA.
Regional Greenhouse Gas Assessment
Client: SEMCOG
Consultant: Public Sector Consultants
Bradley Dick, Sr Assoc VP & Deputy Chief Business Officer, Wayne State University
“Joel excelled at developing an inspiring vision, strategy, and implementation plan for sustainability at the City of Detroit. He skillfully navigated limited resources and internal politics to move the City forward. ”
I managed the development of Detroit’s first citywide strategic sustainability plan. Throughout this plan, we engaged over 6,000 Detroit residents through surveys, townhalls, focus groups, and 14 ambassadors engaging residents in person.The final deliverable was a strategic plan to guide future city efforts in four outcome areas, including ten goals, and 43 action items.
sustainability Action agenda
Client: City of Detroit
Consultant: AECOM
We developed a multi-community sustainability framework to guide future approaches to sustainability within the Woodward 5 Communities: Ferndale, Royal Oak, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, & Berkeley and the communities of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Auburn Hills
Multi-Community Sustainability Planning
Client: Oakland County
Consultant: FTC&H and WARM Training Center