Smaller Projects, Bigger Impact: How Corporations Drive Local Co-Benefits with Existing Renewable Projects

Your existing renewable energy projects may be an overlooked opportunity to create value beyond the megawatt. As a renewable energy procurer, corporate energy buyers can generate significant local co-benefits for the community, gaining powerful buy-in and support.

This session will explore how smaller and midsize energy buyers can drive community impact through innovative renewable energy procurements. Join Rivian, REI, Sol Systems and GRID Alternatives to hear how they leveraged solar projects to foster community education and workforce development, as well as supplier and employee engagement, demonstrating how local impact can be a key criterion for meaningful sustainability efforts. The session will be moderated by The Nature Conservancy, and it will not just be a discussion – it will be a call to action!