Brandes recognizes the importance of being a responsible steward of our planet and at the same time of fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that contributes to our employees’ wellbeing.
Brandes Green reflects these convictions. Through Brandes Green, we chronicle our commitment and our actions related to the environment and to the principle of thinking globally while acting locally. On this page, are specific examples of what we’ve done to live these ideals.
Over the years, we have made tangible changes to our operations to align them with acknowledged environmental best practices. We:
As important as it is for Brandes to apply sound environmental practices to its own operations, it’s equally important to contribute to the “green well-being” of the broader communities where we have offices. Here are key examples of how we bring that outlook to life.
Please revisit this page periodically to learn about new initiatives.
Brandes launched our beehive initiative to support healthier ecosystems and strengthen biodiversity through sponsored hives in the United States and Ireland. Bees are essential to global food systems, and their declining populations underscore the need for meaningful environmental action. Our initiative reflects our commitment to contributing—however modestly—to ecological balance.
The program also creates hands‑on opportunities for employees to engage with environmental education. In partnership with local beekeeping organizations, employees participate in workshops and guided hive visits, gaining direct exposure to beekeeping, pollinator health, and sustainable practices. This experience deepens environmental awareness, strengthens team connection, and reinforces our belief that impactful corporate responsibility requires active participation, not symbolic gestures.
Honey harvested from our hives is bottled and shared with employees and clients, creating a tangible link between our sustainability efforts and the relationships at the heart of our work.
To commemorate Earth Day, Brandes encouraged our employees to participate in the 21st Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup Day. This impactful event took place at the scenic Silver Strand State Beach in Coronado, California.
For the 2nd year in a row, more than 50 Brandes employees participated in Brandes Plant It Forward initiative which took place at Balboa Park in December 2022. Participating staff had hands-on lessons in tree maintenance and took part in tree care - mulching, staking, watering, and replacing of trees. Balboa Park is an integrated set of non-profit natural spaces and cultural, heritage and amusement facilities in San Diego, California, where Brandes has its headquarters.
For Earth Day, Brandes encouraged our employees to “Invest in our Planet” through two initiatives. On Friday, April 22 (Earth Day), we held our No Single-Use Plastic Challenge for employees worldwide to promote single-use plastic reduction. Participants were eligible to win plastic-alternative products toward becoming plastic free. The next day, Brandes employees gathered at Postage Stamp Point Trail to join in “I Love a Clean San Diego”—the largest Earth Week cleanup in the county where we have our headquarters. Participants cleaned up trash and over-grown plant debris and beautified the trail.
More than 50 Brandes employees planted 16 trees in Balboa Park under the auspices of Brandes Plant It Forward initiative in November 2021. Participating staff learned how to untangle roots and use a fence post driver and spent time together after a prolonged period isolating from each other due to the pandemic. Balboa Park is an integrated set of non-profit natural spaces and cultural, heritage and amusement facilities in San Diego, California, where Brandes has its headquarters.
