Employee Ownership
Environmental Incentives is, and always has been, a business with a purpose. In 2024, we initiated an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to further our commitment to living our values.
Our Company, Our Future
People and purpose are the foundation of Environmental Incentives. For eighteen years, we have partnered with clients to design solutions that secure our shared future. This includes creating the conditions for our EI community to thrive and pursue our purpose for multiple generations of EI leaders. With this in mind, we initiated the transition to an employee-owned company in August 2024 with the implementation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an employee-owned company, everyone at EI shares both the responsibility to deliver excellent services and the benefits of contributing to the company's ongoing financial sustainability. We see this as an opportunity for long-term EI employees to secure their financial future in a private-sector context that does not provide defined-benefit retirement plans.
We are proud to join a unique group of 6,500 U.S.-based companies (and 147 fellow Certified B Corporations) that offer ESOPs. In general, companies with these plans demonstrate greater long-term financial stability, performance, and outcomes for employees. We are motivated and committed to continue that legacy and look forward to starting the next chapter of EI’s story.
Collective Success, Shared Responsibility, and Mutual Respect
Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is rooted in three key pillars that align with our shared purpose, principles, and values: collective success, shared responsibility, and mutual respect.
Collaboration
We emphasize teamwork and know that everyone’s efforts contribute to the overall success of the company. Together, we promote a culture where ideas and resources are shared to achieve common goals.
Unity
We aim to build a sense of belonging and partnership among all employees and to foster a cohesive environment where everyone works toward a unified vision.
Achievement
We celebrate individual and collective accomplishments, recognizing that every achievement, big or small, contributes to the company’s success.
Accountability
We trust each other to take ownership of our actions and responsibilities. Each employee understands their role in the company’s success.
Commitment
We highlight the importance of dedication and hard work. We encourage employees to be committed to their roles and to EI’s purpose.
Stewardship
We uphold responsible management of client and company resources. Employees share a commitment to preserve and enhance the company for each other.
Inclusivity
We promote an environment where every employee feels valued and included. We strive to ensure diversity is celebrated and that all voices are heard.
Empathy
We expect understanding and compassion among employees and promote a supportive atmosphere where we look out for one another.
Recognition
We acknowledge and appreciate everyone’s contributions and work to ensure those efforts are recognized and valued.
Together, we can co-create lasting change.
We work with partners to navigate complex challenges and develop effective solutions that achieve sustainable impact.