Sustainability
At Pax, we like to think globally and act locally. Sustainability is at the core of our mission, transcending traditional boundaries to embrace environmental, business, and social responsibility, and driven by measurable and value-driven outcomes. We are committed to reinvesting in our community through active support of local environmental projects and collaborating with diverse partners to drive positive change. At Pax, we see sustainability as a guiding principle, driving us to make a positive impact on the environment, contribute to our community, and cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and innovation.
Sustainability
Pax is committed to helping our clients with a wide range of services, including ecological restoration, water quality analysis, wildlife biology, environmental regulatory permitting, GIS services, and multidisciplinary project management. We are committed to environmental sustainability in the following areas:
- Ecological restoration
- Cultural resource management
- Air and water quality monitoring assessments
- Staff trainings & workshops
- Volunteerism
Social:
Pax's dedication to sustainability extends to social responsibility through active and long-term community partnerships. Collaborating with organizations like C.R.E.W. and The City of Ojai, we contribute to projects such as the Middle Stewart Canyon Creek Restoration Project, providing environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, coordination, outreach, and monitoring services. In partnering with local organizations, we emphasize workforce development, education, and volunteerism, inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders and fostering a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with the surrounding community. Pax supports social responsibility through the following initiatives:
- Community-centered projects
- Mentorship
- Workforce development
- Volunteerism
- Community partnerships
- Donations
Business:
Pax's dedication to sustainability extends to business responsibility through environmentally sound practices, safety initiatives, DEIB, and a focus on employee retention. Pax ensures business responsibility with the following initiatives:
- Sustainable business practices
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
- Health and safety trainings and policies
- Employee retention and recruitment
- Sustainability-focused ERG team
Sustainability Employee Resource Group
Pax created a Sustainability Employee Resource Group (ERG) to help advance our sustainability goals and mission while creating a culture of sustainability. Tangible goals for 2024 include planting 500 trees, fostering a Pax-funded volunteer program, bolster our environmental, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and safety training hours, and increasing our giving impact with local non-profits that align with our core values.
MEET THE TEAM
Ariana Dorticos
Associate Biologist
"As a biologist, my role contributes to a larger conservation effort, and I get to see the results first hand. Knowing the impact I can make; I prioritize making sustainable decisions at work and in life. In my spare time I enjoy crafting, hiking, and roller skating. I like to extend sustainable practices from homestead to hobbies, by recycling yarn scraps, fabric scraps, and thrift finds into new pieces."
Emma Been
Associate Archeologist
"I am lucky enough to work primarily in our national forests and it has given me an even greater appreciation for our natural world. I practice sustainability by using reusable packaging for lunches, concentrated soaps, swapped paper towels for cloth napkins at home, and always use reusable bags at the market. I even started a small herb garden!"
Jorge Peralta
Associate Archeologist
“As an Archaeologist I get to enjoy the outdoors for work. Hiking through the many forests of California has given me a greater appreciation for its natural beauty. I believe it is important to be able to allow those in the future to also be able to enjoy the outdoors. My partner and I are in the process of converting our front yard into a garden using only native plants and materials, this should reduce water consumption and help return local plants to the area."
Thomas McNamara
Associate Biologist
"As a biologist I prioritize creating a healthy world for both people and the plants and animals that call earth home. My practices include limiting waste, recycling, mindful consumption, and growing native drought-tolerant plants in my yard. I have even installed an owl box which is a much more sustainable route to pest control"
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATES
PAX QUARTERLY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Each Quarter, Pax will select an employee to volunteer with a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit of their choosing to help create a positive impact in their community.
