

Diverse employees at NRDC have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at NRDC have rated Leadership, Work Culture, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
NRDC employees are 21% more likely to recommend NRDC as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 29% | Detractors |
Working at NRDC is rated highly by 21 employees, across various culture dimensions. NRDC employees are most satisfied about Manager, Perks And Benefits, and Compensation categories, putting NRDC’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Buffalo, NY. See below in detail how working at NRDC was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at NRDC is rated B+
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NRDC ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 27 NRDC employee reviews, 87% were positive. The remaining 13% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping NRDC improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 87% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 13% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Employees really care about the work and the organization
What are some of the best things about your team?We ate all very knowledgeable
What is the best part about your compensation package?It's better than any other
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Executives need to stop managing with s lens toward conflict management or managing up for themselves, and instead work toward creating effective structures that allow employees to work effectively and efficiently. Lack of strategic leadership leads to micromanaging and governing by consensus.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Strategy and appropriately delegating work theough clear expectations and trust in their employees
What would you most like to see improved at your company?Internal communication
NRDC works to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.
| Headquarter | York, NY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nrdc.org |
| Founding Date | 1970 |
| Company Status | Private |
NRDC competitors include EDF and Chevron Corporation. NRDC ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how NRDC compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
21 employees at NRDC have reviewed NRDC across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 21 NRDC employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at NRDC are pleased with their total compensation at NRDC, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at NRDC are pleased with their team. 21 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at NRDC are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at NRDC believe the environment at NRDC is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at NRDC is extremely fast. About 57% of the employees at NRDC work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at NRDC are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Buffalo, NY about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Buffalo, NY employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of NRDC's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 NRDC employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Rhea’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Buffalo, NY. NRDC’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience. Compared to NRDC’s competitors, Rhea Suh ranks right above EDF CEO Jean-Bernard Levy. Under Suh’s leadership, NRDC employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Gender and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where NRDC could stand to see real improvement.
The NRDC Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Rhea Suh, Managing Director, Human Resources Jean Desravines, and Energy Co-Director David Goldstein
Rhea Suh CEO / President
Rhea Suh serves as the CEO / President of NRDC.
Jean Desravines Managing Director, Human Resources
Jean Desravines serves as the Managing Director, Human Resources of NRDC.
David Goldstein Energy Co-Director
David Goldstein serves as the Energy Co-Director of NRDC.
Mark Izeman New York Regional Director and Senior Attorney
Mark Izeman serves as the New York Regional Director and Senior Attorney of NRDC.
Patricia Bauman Trustee, Vice President
Patricia Bauman serves as the Trustee, Vice President of NRDC.
Min Benjamin-Hong Director of Video, Multimedia
Min Benjamin-Hong serves as the Director of Video, Multimedia of NRDC.
Jennifer Bernstein Chief Development Officer
Jennifer Bernstein serves as the Chief Development Officer of NRDC.
John Bowman Managing Director, Government Affairs
John Bowman serves as the Managing Director, Government Affairs of NRDC.
Susan Casey-Lefkowitz Chief Program Officer
Susan Casey-Lefkowitz serves as the Chief Program Officer of NRDC.
How much do people at NRDC get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at NRDC is $112,037, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $111,429, or $53 per hour.
At NRDC, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $217,625 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,871 annually. Average NRDC salaries by department include: Marketing at $101,109, Operations at $93,360, Legal at $217,625, and Engineering at $130,244. Half of NRDC salaries are above $111,429.
8 employees at NRDC rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings) while 8 employees at NRDC rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $160k | $160k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $205k | $205k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $264k | $264k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at NRDC score the company 95/100 across various culture categories, placing NRDC in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at NRDC across various culture dimensions.
NRDC's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. NRDC's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of NRDC?
NRDC CEO is Rhea Suh, their score by employees is 76
What is NRDC eNPS?
The eNPS for NRDC is 21
What is the salary for General Counsel in NRDC?
General Counsel average salary in the US is 218k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in NRDC?
The average salaries for Marketing in NRDC is 101k
Who are NRDC competitors?
NRDC main competitors are EDF, Chevron Corporation