International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP)

Changing your personal buying habits is one thing. Changing the buying habits of a whole company? That's massive change. This live course with Bob Willard will prepare #sustainability professionals to work with #procurement professionals to integrate sustainable procurement elements, especially #netzero procurement elements, into any organization’s current procurement system. Bob Willard is an expert in the field, serving on the B Lab Standards Advisory Council and the board of the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC). View his syllabus: https://bit.ly/3NL7IfW

Meet Maximilian Christman, sustainability manager at Caltech! Max brings a wealth of knowledge in #energy planning, water and landscape management, mobility, waste, #emissions, and the #builtenvironment. His work involves collaboration with various entities within Caltech to take a holistic approach to #sustainability. He holds a Masters of Environmental Management from Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment and a Bachelors of Sustainable Energy, Materials, and Technology from Arizona State University.

"It is no longer simply about transforming businesses, critical though that may be. Increasingly, too, it must be about transforming markets — to the point where necessary outcomes are secured by new market default settings. " John Elkington, Founder of Volans and an ISSP Sustainability Hall of Fame Honoree, is widely recognized as one of the founders of the global sustainability movement. In this piece, he signals that if sustainability is to deliver, our understanding of what it is likely to involve must also expand. No longer simply about transforming businesses, #sustainability must be about transforming markets. His most recent book — Tickling Sharks: How We Sold Business on Sustainability — was published in June 2024 by Fast Company Press. Read his POV: https://bit.ly/3ZHgSzl

Let's start off January with a theme of DETERMINED OPTIMISM. If you've found yourself overwhelmed by the scale of #sustainable change needed, then take an hour to be encouraged by the stories of two determined women. 💪 Melissa Lee, Founder of The GREEN Program, will discuss how her organization is equipping students and professionals with hands-on, global experiences to address sustainability challenges. 💪 Sarah Payne, MBA, Director of Impact at the UnTours Foundation, will share her expertise in leveraging mission-driven investments to fund innovative solutions to social and environmental issues. Sign up for the free webinar: https://bit.ly/49h3Jlb

Whether you’re looking to earn your SEA or SEP credential or simply want to deepen your understanding of key #sustainability topics, we’re here to support you on that journey. Take 15% off all ISSP courses and study guides through 31 December with promo code PREPARE2025. This is our way of helping you invest in yourself or your team’s growth as you prepare for 2025. If there's a resource you've been curious about, now is the perfect time to explore it. We’re grateful for the work you do to make a difference, and we’re excited to be part of your learning journey! Explore courses: https://bit.ly/issp-store

We're expanding time zones! Open to any member, this added #networking time on 16 January is meant to support members across Africa, Europe, and Asia. These 1-hour networking calls are open spaces to ask questions and get to know members. Sign up: https://lnkd.in/gRSVF4vs

Despite our best efforts, global emissions are still rising. It’s clear: voluntary action alone won’t cut it. As #sustainability pros, one of the most powerful tools we have to drive systemic change is advocating for strong climate policies at every level of government. Every company has the ability to influence public #policy. Join ClimateVoice to learn how employees in any role can step up to promote strong corporate leadership and policy #advocacy. Free webinar: https://bit.ly/4ii7nz4

As 2024 ends, we are grateful for this community of energetic, dedicated members. ISSP Executive Director Michelle Benavides shares some yearly highlights, as well as what you can look forward to in 2025: https://lnkd.in/eDcirMjG 2024 highlights 🎉 ✅ Establishing two member committees ✅ Introducing Member Working Sessions and Monthly Networking ✅ Launching the Member Directory ✅ Opening three SEA Study Cohorts ✅ Refreshing our Learning Hub ✅ Developing the Core Competencies Sustainability Course

We're adding more times for our #COP29 recap webinar 📅 If you cannot attend live at 11am ET today, try one of the free rebroadcasts: https://lnkd.in/gJpuunjq This allows you to interact with other attendees live and ask questions, but the webinar will be recorded. As always, we will also have a recording available for ISSP members.

Do you need to equip your whole team with #sustainability knowledge? We are now offering bundles for bulk purchasing of courses or study materials. The discount starts at 20% off for 5 items, growing to 31+ items at a 50% discount. Our goal is to provide teams the tools they need to build shared goals and grow together. Explore courses: https://bit.ly/issp-store