Environment and Climate Change
Consulting to Help Philanthropists, Nonprofits, and NGOs Improve the Environment and Tackle Climate Change
A decade ago, few in the social sector regarded the environment and climate change as among the highest-priority issues. That’s not the case today. The field has become increasingly vibrant, with environmental and climate issues moving up the priority list for leading funders, while the urgency to achieve faster progress with greater equity has never been more critical.
Whatever your environmental endeavor, Bridgespan can help you address the strategy and operational issues that frequently cause nonprofits and funders to stumble on the path to becoming high-performing organizations and achieving their visions for a sustainable and just society.
National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit committed to using the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonders of our world. The organization went through a significant transition in 2015, when leaders executed a joint venture with 21st Century Fox that divided it into two entities: National Geographic Partners, a for-profit media company; and National Geographic Society, an NGO. National Geographic Society engaged Bridgespan to work with senior team members in a series of retreats to develop impact goals around its three focus areas: education, storytelling, and science and exploration. Bridgespan has continued to work with National Geographic Society through the subsequent buyout of National Geographic Partners by Disney and support refinement of their strategy given the new partnership with Disney.

"Bridgespan has been a strategic partner to the National Geographic Society’s senior leadership during a pivotal period of transition for our 132-year-old organization. We’re grateful for their deep expertise, thoughtful approach and collaborative spirit.”
Michael L. Ulica
President and Chief Operating Officer, National Geographic Society
ClimateWorks Foundation is a global platform for philanthropy to innovate and accelerate climate solutions that scale. They deliver global programs and services that equip philanthropy with the knowledge, networks, and solutions to drive climate progress. ClimateWorks engaged Bridgespan to help update its strategy and align its operating model to match its evolving goals. A Bridgespan team collaborated with ClimateWorks’ executive team on a strategic refresh with a focus on its unique value proposition and distinctive products and services. Bridgespan also worked with ClimateWorks leadership to design an updated organizational structure and identified the executive team’s top priorities to increase overall effectiveness.

Charlotte Pera
President and CEO, ClimateWorks Foundation

“We appreciated the quality of the work and level of sophistication and brainpower that Bridgespan brings to its work. They are high-caliber and friendly people who bring invaluable insight and experience.”