Planet-Friendly Practices: How Engel & Völkers Shops Are Supporting a Greener Future

For the Engel & Völkers network, luxury isn’t just about high-end homes — it’s about high standards for how we serve our communities and our planet. Across North America, our shops are taking sustainability to heart with creative, meaningful, and locally driven Earth-friendly initiatives. From waste-reducing clothing swaps to Earth Day bake sales, our network proves that real estate professionals can make a big difference in the world around them.

A Fashionable Way to Reduce Waste

Photos courtesy of E&V Las Vegas Spring Valley

Engel & Völkers Las Vegas Spring Valley hosted a vibrant Women’s & Children’s Clothing Swap Party earlier this year, blending sustainable living with a strong community focus.

What Made It Impactful:

• Waste Not, Want Not: Guests brought gently used women’s and children’s clothing, encouraging reuse and reducing textile waste.

• Farmyard Fun: A visit from Johnny Ca$h, an adorable farm friend sponsored by Security 1st Title and Movement Mortgage, brought smiles to the crowd.

• Community Comes First: Guests enjoyed a complimentary dinner and drinks from The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, plus branded reusable tote bags to take their finds home in style.

• Giving Back: All leftover clothing was donated to Foster Kinship, a nonprofit supporting children and families in need.

This event showcased how sustainability and hospitality can go hand-in-hand — creating a feel-good evening that truly gave back.

Spotlight: E&V Mendocino — Earth Day with Heart and Home-Baked Love

Photos courtesy of E&V Mendocino – Earth Day Bake Sale with Noyo Food Forest

Each year, Engel & Völkers Mendocino celebrates Earth Day by supporting the Noyo Food Forest, a student-run Learning Garden located on a local school campus. This remarkable nonprofit grows fresh produce for the school district, the local food bank, and the senior center. They raise funds through community events and a booth at the local Farmers Market.

How E&V Mendocino Makes a Difference:

• Annual Earth Day Bake Sale: Advisors, volunteers, and local businesses donate homemade baked goods. The shop sets up its E&V-branded event tent and hosts a “pay-what-you-wish” sale — inviting the community to contribute as they feel moved.

• No Price Tags, Just Generosity: Without assigning fixed prices, the shop raises an average of $1,000 each year for the Noyo Food Forest through donations alone.

• Deep Community Roots: This event fosters connection, awareness, and a sense of shared responsibility for both the environment and food equity.

Learn more about Noyo Food Forest

Best Practices from Our Network

Shops looking to start their own Earth-friendly initiatives can borrow these proven ideas:

1. Lean Into Local: Find a nonprofit or community cause that aligns with sustainability and support it consistently.

2. Engage the Community Creatively: Whether through clothing swaps or bake sales, invite others to participate meaningfully.

3. Keep It Low-Waste: Use compostable serving ware, reusable bags, or recycled marketing materials.

4. Go Donation-Based: Instead of fixed prices, let the community give what they can — fostering generosity and goodwill.

5. Make It an Annual Tradition: Repeating your event each year builds brand recognition and deepens your local impact.

Local Action, Global Vision

When shops across the Engel & Völkers network come together for the greater good, the impact is profound. Events like these demonstrate that luxury and leadership can walk hand-in-hand with sustainability. By championing Earth-friendly practices, we’re not only enriching the neighborhoods we serve — we’re helping preserve the planet we call home.

Your values belong here.

Whether you’re already making a difference or looking to start, there’s a place for you in our purpose-driven network. Let’s grow something meaningful together.