TxN 20 Calls for Entries Supporting Conservation Across 12 Texas

El Paso TX

11 May, 2020

2:39 PM

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Texan by Nature (TxN), a Texas-led conservation nonprofit founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, announces application openings for its annual distinguished Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), an official ranking of 20 companies with Texas operations that have made a demonstrative commitment to conservation. Texan by Nature brings conservation and business together for the benefit of our people, prosperity, and natural resources. As beautiful as it is big, Texas is home to some of the largest cities in the United States and the world’s 10th largest economy. A leader in multiple industries with 11 ecoregions, 8 mountain ranges, and over 150 conservation organizations, Texas is a diverse state with the opportunity to model the importance of bringing conservation and business together for the benefit of our people, prosperity, and natural resources. A catalyst for thought leadership, innovative partnerships and community-led solutions, Texan by Nature has been working with the Texas business community to implement Texas-led conservation practices, partnerships, and resources. Hosting a leadership roundtable series throughout the Lone Star State in 2018, business leaders in each major Texas city and across a spectrum of industries were brought together to engage in timely discussions around current conservation challenges and opportunities, including lack of education, awareness, collaboration, best practices and industry standards. In these sessions, business leaders voiced a desire to know more about the work being done across Texas, learn the best practices for their industries, and receive recognition for their efforts. Businesses can visit https://txn20.org/ to submit to apply before the June 1, 2020 deadline. Texan by Nature 20 honorees are selected based upon a stated dedication to conservation, demonstrated commitment to conservation via investment and volunteerism, measurement and reporting of spending and impact on conservation efforts, and employee engagement. Honorees are identified through submissions as well as researched via publicly available information on conservation and sustainability efforts with an esteemed, cross-industry selection committee making the final selection. 2019 TxN 20 HONOREES INCLUDED: American Campus CommunitiesApacheAustin Convention CenterCactus FeedersCEMEXCirrus LogicComericaDarling IngredientsDellDFW AirportFarmer BrothersHarvest Seasonal KitchenH-E-BKing Land & WaterNRG EnergyParkland Health & Hospital SystemPhillips 66Southwest AirlinesTexas Health ResourcesUnion PacificELIGIBILITY: To be considered for the official TxN 20 list, companies must: Have operations based in Texas;Be a for-profit entity;Share a demonstrated commitment to conservation & sustainability;Showcase tangible efforts and impact in conservation.Activating new investments, amplifying and accelerating innovations, and connecting partners to the resources they need to succeed, Texan by Nature offers select programs to help engage Texans in stewardship of the state’s rich land and diverse communities including the Conservation Wrangler Program, TxN Certification, the Conservation Wrangler Summit and the TxN 20. For more information on TxN partnerships and programs, or to learn how to get involved, please visit www.TxN.org.