Rivanna Report » Sustainability

Random ramblings and occasional rants about awards, recognition, climate, community, and business as a force for good.

Impact Reporting just got a whole lot easier!

Impact Reporting just got a whole lot easier!

We're pleased to present our 2021 Impact Report, and share news about a new online resource that makes impact reporting for small businesses fast and simple.

Celebrating FSC Friday & Responsible Forest Management

The relationship between the Forest Stewardship Council and Rivanna Natural Designs is as old as our company itself.  FSC is the reason that we became a wood products company. 

Celebrating FSC Friday & Responsible Forest Management
Van Jones and Bill Nye: CEC Environmental Heroes

Van Jones and Bill Nye: CEC Environmental Heroes

Earth Day is our favorite time of year here at Rivanna. We’re fortunate to provide awards for a wide range of events celebrating environmental activism, and we’re always thrilled to... Read More

On World Water Day, we ask: What's in a name?

From time to time, people ask me about the genesis of the name of our company, Rivanna Natural Designs.  Native Virginians and far-flung fans of Thomas Jefferson are generally familiar... Read More
On World Water Day, we ask: What's in a name?
CHPS: Better schools, better performance

CHPS: Better schools, better performance

Did you know that, on any given school day, school buildings house up to 20% of the American population (Schneider 2002)? Unfortunately, while green buildings in general garner a lot... Read More

We're Officially 1% for the Planet Certified for 2024

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Going All in on Climate in 2025.

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Our 2023 Impact Report is here!

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Rivanna supports Climate Justice with Awards for All.

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