Nicor Gas Protecting the Environment

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Nicor Gas is dedicated to sustainability and environmental conservation as part of the clean energy economy. The company focuses on delivering renewable energy solutions and preserving natural spaces, aiming to create, maintain and sustain 10,000 acres of open space within its service area. This commitment to environmental protection emphasizes the company’s dedication to clean air, conservation, green space preservation and sustainable activities. By partnering with organizations like Brookfield Zoo, Nicor Gas actively works toward a cleaner, more sustainable future that enhances community well-being and improves the lives of its customers.

Nicor Gas and Brookfield Zoo have a partnership dedicated to fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and enhancing community well-being. Brookfield Zoo is dedicated to fostering an appreciation for the diversity of living organisms and their remarkable adaptations, promoting an understanding of the interconnectedness between animals, plants and their natural habitats. The zoo’s projects aim to conserve natural environments and enhance accessibility through initiatives such as tree planting, habitat creation and improving local wildlife support.

Over the past year, Brookfield Zoo’s efforts have concentrated on greening spaces, increasing tree and pollinator plant populations and implementing water retention solutions for effective stormwater management. At the Tropical Forest Building, Nicor Gas’ funding was used to introduce pollinator plants, arborvitae and a retention pond, creating a pollinator wetland area to alleviate standing water on walkways. At Hamill Family Play Zoo, our funding was used to install pollinator plants, lilacs, hydrangeas, hostas, heucheras, astilbes, spireas and trees such as arborvitae and a maple tree. Additionally, a bee exhibit was introduced to engage and educate visitors on the critical role of pollinators.

Brookfield Zoo is dedicated to fostering an appreciation for the diversity of living organisms and their remarkable adaptations, promoting an understanding of the interconnectedness between animals, plants and their natural habitats. The zoo’s projects aim to conserve natural environments and enhance accessibility through initiatives such as tree planting, habitat creation and improving local wildlife support. Over the past year, Brookfield Zoo’s efforts have concentrated on greening spaces, increasing tree and pollinator plant populations and implementing water retention solutions for Nicor Gas and Brookfield Zoo are currently in the third year of a five-year, $200,000 partnership. In 2024, Brookfield Zoo successfully planted 11 trees and 215 pollinator plants, reinforcing its commitment to conservation and environmental education. These initiatives support local ecosystems and provide valuable learning experiences for visitors.

Nicor Gas set three strategic objectives to direct its corporate responsibility initiatives. The annual Community Impact report outlines the company's advancements in achieving these goals. More stories like this are featured here nicorgas.com/2024impact.

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