WILDLIFE HABITAT COUNCIL


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Sibelco Recognized by Wildlife Habitat Council for Environmental Excellence

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

“We are proud of our strong commitment to our community and environmental stewardship, which we demonstrate through our many longstanding wildlife and habitat programs,” said Cathy Blervacq, Vice President, Sustainability at Sibelco.

Key Points: 
  • “We are proud of our strong commitment to our community and environmental stewardship, which we demonstrate through our many longstanding wildlife and habitat programs,” said Cathy Blervacq, Vice President, Sustainability at Sibelco.
  • Programs include wildlife habitat management, creating or improving habitats, providing conservation education and community outreach initiatives.
  • Companies achieving WHC Conservation Certification are environmental leaders, voluntarily managing their lands to support sustainable ecosystems and the communities that surround them.
  • WHC’s Conservation Certification® is the only voluntary sustainability standard designed for broad-based biodiversity enhancement and conservation education activities on corporate lands.

Wildlife Habitat Council Recognizes ITC for Conservation Efforts at Corporate Headquarters

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

NOVI, Mich., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) recognized ITC Holdings Corp., the largest independent electricity transmission company in the U.S., for its exemplary leadership in corporate conservation during the WHC Conservation Conference in Detroit on June 15.

Key Points: 
  • NOVI, Mich., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) recognized ITC Holdings Corp., the largest independent electricity transmission company in the U.S., for its exemplary leadership in corporate conservation during the WHC Conservation Conference in Detroit on June 15.
  • ITC received the 2022 WHC Gold Tier Program Award and WHC Forests Project Award for various projects at its corporate headquarters in Novi, Mich.
  • The grounds are maintained year-round under sustainable environmental principles utilizing native plantings, invasive species removal, wildlife trial cameras and annual flora and fauna surveys.
  • "Our work at ITC is focused on providing a greater grid for a greener future," said Mike McNulty, Environmental Manager at ITC.

Bacardi in Puerto Rico Doubles Pollinator Gardens for Bats, Bees and Butterflies Earning Second Wildlife Habitat Council Certification

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

For this effort, Bacardi in Puerto Rico secured a WHC Conservation Certification in recognition of its commitment to environmental stewardship and for driving awareness of the role of pollinator gardens in building a healthy ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • For this effort, Bacardi in Puerto Rico secured a WHC Conservation Certification in recognition of its commitment to environmental stewardship and for driving awareness of the role of pollinator gardens in building a healthy ecosystem.
  • In 2018, Bacardi received the first WHC certification ever presented to an organization in Puerto Rico .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210211005352/en/
    Bacardi in Puerto Rico expands its pollinator garden and secures second consecutive Wildlife Conservation Certification for its commitment to environmental stewardship.
  • Click for assets: B-roll of wildlife habitat at Bacardi campus in Puerto Rico; logos and photography of campus and wildlife.

Bacardi in Jacksonville Recognized for Environmental Excellence by Wildlife Habitat Council

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Monday, August 24, 2020

An all-volunteer employee team at Bacardi also proudly adds gardener and wildlife caretaker to their duties all for the sake of environmental sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • An all-volunteer employee team at Bacardi also proudly adds gardener and wildlife caretaker to their duties all for the sake of environmental sustainability.
  • Click for assets : B-roll of wildlife habitat at Bacardi campus in Jacksonville; b-roll of Bacardi rum bottling in Jacksonville, logos and photography of campus and wildlife.
  • Wildlife Habitat Council promotes and certifies habitat conservation and management on corporate lands through partnerships and education.
  • www.wildlifehc.org
    Founded in 1972, Bacardi Bottling Corporation is a Center of Excellence for Bottling BACARDI rum branded products enjoyed in the United States.

Matador Cattle Company Earns Top Global Awards for Conservation Excellence

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Thursday, December 12, 2019

At ceremonies held during the 2019 WHC Conservation Conference in Baltimore, Matador Cattle Company received two of WHC's highest honors for its programs in wildlife habitat enhancement, restoration and conservation.

Key Points: 
  • At ceremonies held during the 2019 WHC Conservation Conference in Baltimore, Matador Cattle Company received two of WHC's highest honors for its programs in wildlife habitat enhancement, restoration and conservation.
  • Koch Industries' Matador Cattle Company truly represents corporate conservation programs that are making the world a better place," said WHC president Margaret O'Gorman.
  • "Matador Cattle Company is very honored to be given these awards among our global peers by the WHC for our conservation efforts, which as ranchers, we do on a daily basis.
  • Stewardship and conservation of the land is simply our way of life," said Damon Cox, Matador Cattle Company President.

DTE Energy earns Wildlife Habitat Council's highest honor with 36 certified programs in Michigan

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Thursday, December 6, 2018

DTE Energyhas earned the Wildlife Habitat Council 's (WHC) 2018 Corporate Conservation Leadership Award.

Key Points: 
  • DTE Energyhas earned the Wildlife Habitat Council 's (WHC) 2018 Corporate Conservation Leadership Award.
  • "DTE employees are national leaders in conservation and environmental protection," said Skiles Boyd, vice president, Environmental Management and Resources for DTE Energy.
  • With 36 certified programs in 25 counties, DTE has more WHC certified programs than any other company in Michigan.
  • DTE is helping the WHC expand its Michigan footprint by collaborating with wildlife habitat efforts in West Michigan communities, such as Muskegon and Grand Rapids, getting other businesses and organizations engaged.

ITC Recognized For Environmental Initiatives

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Friday, November 16, 2018

In addition to the two awards, ITC received three continued certifications from WHC Conservation Certification for environmental projects in Michigan and Iowa.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to the two awards, ITC received three continued certifications from WHC Conservation Certification for environmental projects in Michigan and Iowa.
  • These and other ITC efforts fall under the company's ISO 14001-based environmental management system , which focuses on environmental sustainability in ITC facilities as well as in the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of its electricity transmission systems.
  • Through its regulated operating subsidiaries ITCTransmission, Michigan Electric Transmission Company, ITC Midwest and ITC Great Plains, ITC owns and operates high-voltage transmission infrastructure in Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma, and in development in Wisconsin.
  • ITC Midwest LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp., the nation's largest independent electricity transmission company.