CERTs won their first Environmental Initiative Award in 2006, followed by wins in 2020 and 2022 for their work connecting Minnesotans statewide to the resources they need to identify and implement clean energy projects. Learn more about their previous winning projects, Solar Possible and Saving Energy in Manufactured Home Parks.
Today, CERTs is focused on their Community Energy Ambassador program. They welcome individuals and groups to join their collaborative of over 1,300 people from nearly every county in Minnesota. Recently, Energy Verde became the first all-Latine cohort to be CERTified Community Energy Ambassadors.
Past Environmental Initiative Awards wins
- 2022: Large Scale Sustainability Impact
- 2020: Energy and Climate
- 2010: Energy & Climate Protection
- 2006: Energy Partnership of the Year
The winning collaborations are when all partners have articulated what they need from the effort and we all work hard to make sure that happens. For us, any collaborations in and with communities are wins.
About the 30 Years of Impact Category
After celebrating 30 years in 2024, the 2025 Awards is all about our impact—a reflection on the history of the program and looking towards the future.
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable design and consulting services. Our firm was recently named one of the most sustainable companies in the world by Corporate Knights, ranking us number one in our industry peer group. We believe our greatest contribution to sustainability is achieved not only in our own corporate practice and culture, but through the services we provide to our clients. We help communities combat climate change and achieve their environmental, social and governance goals. Recognizing that it is critical to take action now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we provide integrated solutions to help our clients adapt and advance as they transform to a more resilient, lower-carbon future. Stantec has been a proud member of Environmental Initiative since 1997. Rooted in our belief that improving climate outcomes stems from creativity and innovation, we are honored to sponsor the Awards.