Our Work
At Confluence Sustainability, we take the time to understand our clients’ goals and their history as well as the challenges that brought them to us. We observe and evaluate from all perspectives to identify and integrate customized solutions.
We assess project and organizational challenges to leverage the unique qualities of each organization, their initiatives to date, and the talents and skills of their team and partners. It is a participatory process targeting real outcomes with a commitment to build organizational capacity. When our clients are not sure what they need, we help them clarify and reach their goals. Our holistic and hands-on approach helps us identify and engage key stakeholders.
Time and time again, the benefits of collaboration are revealed, and this is foundational to our work. You could call it sustainability matchmaking of sorts. This approach ensures relevant deliverables and maximizes efficiency and value for our clients, providing deep insight into what has already been proven to be tried and true.
Confluence Sustainability partners with highly experienced professionals and organizations to create the most effective teams tailored to client and project requirements. This accelerates competitive and creative solutions. We are active within a variety of sustainability networks and continue to evaluate trends and opportunities to keep our clients on the leading edge of sustainability visioning and practice.
Some of Confluence Sustainability’s Projects
December 2021 – July 2024
Ketchikan Tourism Strategy
Coordinated tourism strategy and destination stewardship roadmap supporting the concerns of the community, residents and environment in one of the fastest growing and most popular US cruise destinations in southeast Alaska. Read More >>
April 2023 – October 2024
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance – Stewardship and Sustainability Strategy
The San Diego Zoo’s deep commitment to conservation spans more than 100 years. Confluence Sustainability is thrilled to be working with the Alliance to continue this work. Read More >>
June 2023 – December 2024
Colorado Tourism Office – Statewide Destination Stewardship Plan Development
Our work with the Colorado Tourism Office continues as the agency broadens its focus on the statewide health of the tourism industry. Read More>>
Sustainability and Corporate Stewardship Strategy
- Integrated Sustainability Strategy
- Creative Multi-Sector Collaboration and Partnership Programs
- Corporate Stewardship Program Development
- Innovative Resource Conservation Strategy
Program Development
- Sustainability Action Planning
- Business Plan Development
- Management Systems Development – implementation and certification (ISO, World Bank/International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards, OSHA and several tourism specific standards – e.g., Global Sustainable Tourism Council, EarthCheck, and Green Destinations)
- Resource Conservation Planning and Operational Efficiency Policy and Program Execution (energy, water, waste/recycling)
Performance Metrics
- Operational Efficiency
- Brand Standards
- Certification Readiness (ISO, OSHA, EarthCheck)
- Management Systems (ISO, OSHA) – 14001, 9001, OSHAS 18001 and OSHA Voluntary Protection Program, World Bank/IFC)
- Supply Chain Evaluation
Engagement/Communications
- Stakeholder Strategy and Engagement
- Community Outreach, Events and Engagement
- Marketing Communications
- Messaging and Training
- Media Relations Support
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting
Compliance
- Environmental Regulatory Program Development and Review (US domestic and international standards)
- Risk Management/Health & Safety Program Gap Analysis, Development, and Review

“I have worked with Julie on a number of initiatives over the years, and am always so pleased when I have the opportunity to do so. She is strategic and creative, pushing the envelope when it makes sense to, but also unafraid to roll up her sleeves to ensure details and logistics are well-handled. Most importantly, Julie always gives it her all and pushes those around her to deliver excellent results.”
Jeremy Sampson, Chief Executive Officer at The Travel Foundation


