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🌍 The future of green skills is here! Today, we’re excited to launch OnePointFive’s first Playbook, "Forget the Sustainability Unicorn: How to Upskill a Climate Workforce." 📈 With green skills demand growing twice as fast as fast as the global workforce, the gap is widening. Our playbook—designed for ambitious business leaders, HR managers, and organizations in sectors like Energy, Finance and Fashion—breaks down how and why businesses need to shift from searching for rare "sustainability unicorns" to embedded sustainability within your existing teams. What’s inside the Playbook? 💼 Gain Expert Insights: Benefit from research compiled from over 30 industry expert interviews and feedback from 3,500+ climate professionals. 🧑💼 Transform Hiring Practices: Learn how to shift from searching for elusive ‘Sustainability Unicorns’ to embedding sustainable practices within your current teams. 🌱 Close the Skills Gap: Uncover key insights on the disconnect between desired and actual green skills, and discover how to effectively upskill your workforce to meet Net Zero goals while enhancing profitability. 🌎 Build a Resilient Workforce: Develop a skilled team capable of tackling climate challenges with practical, hands-on guidance tailored to current industry needs. 🔍 Ready to take action? Download our Playbook now and unlock insights from industry expert interviews, the latest data in green skills, and feedback from thousands of climate professionals. Download our Playbook 👉 https://bit.ly/3XFbTzG Let’s build the climate workforce of tomorrow—starting today.

Green skills are in high demand—job seekers with them see up to 80% higher hiring rates in the U.S. and 55% globally. If you want to stay ahead, we’re bringing you a must-attend virtual event next week! Join Neil Yeoh, our Founder and CEO, on February 20 at 11am EST for a workshop on GHG Accounting & Reporting 101—a practical session on calculating emissions and navigating upcoming climate regulations, hosted by Work on Climate. What you’ll learn: ✅ How to calculate Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions ✅ Key tools and frameworks for GHG reporting ✅ How new global climate regulations in 2025 will impact businesses With sustainability reporting becoming a business priority, understanding GHG emissions is critical. Our last session had 700+ attendees—this updated edition includes the latest standards, tools, and policy changes to help you stay ahead. Plus, stick around for an interactive Q&A with Neil Yeoh to get expert answers to your biggest GHG accounting questions! 📅 When? Thursday, February 20, from 11am to 12pm EST. Virtual event on Zoom. 🔗 Register now: https://lu.ma/7kh0tzna #greenskills #workshop #ghgaccounting #ghgreporting

From Cohort 1 to Cohort 7—what a journey! If you’re considering joining OPF Academy, take it from Johannes Fiegenbaum, one of our Cohort 1 alumni. His experience speaks to how OPFA equips you with the tools, confidence, and connections to drive real impact. Applications for our next cohort close February 24—now’s the time to take the leap! 📌 Apply now: https://bit.ly/3V23Zyi

🚀 Sustainability and profitability aren’t opposing forces—they go hand in hand. Retail TouchPoints featured Matthias Muehlbauer, our COO & Founding Partner, in their latest piece on how companies can integrate sustainability into their core business strategy. The article dives into: 🌍 How brands like Puma, Theory, and Nordstrom are embedding sustainability across teams 📊 Why upskilling the workforce—not just hiring sustainability specialists—is key to real progress on Net Zero goals, reducing Scope 3 emissions, and ensuring long-term business resilience ⚡ The critical role of finance, supply chain, and strategy teams in driving action 💡 Our Playbook, “Forget the Sustainability Unicorn: How to Upskill a Climate Workforce” was also featured, highlighting how organizations can move beyond the elusive “sustainability unicorns” and instead build internal expertise across business functions. A huge thank you to Retail TouchPoints for the feature! 🙌 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gCqXy3Rs

In Gerardo Aguilar’s own words, "The (OPF) Academy gave me in-depth knowledge of Corporate Sustainability—CDP, ISO, LCA, GHG—everything I needed to be confident in interviews.” Since graduating, Gerardo has: ✅ Led Westfall Technik, LLC’s first-ever ESG report as their ESG Analyst Intern ✅ Co-founded the Chicago chapter of Latinxs in Sustainability ✅ Stepped into a key role as Sustainability GTM Strategist at Investature 🏆 And was recognized as an Emerging Leader at VERGE 24 by Trellis Group! His journey is proof that with the right skills and community, you can carve your path in the sustainability space. Are you ready to take the next step? Join our next Cohort of OPFA, starting March 3rd, and build the skills to thrive in climate and sustainability careers 👉 https://bit.ly/3V23Zyi #sustainability #careergrowth #greenjobs #sustainabilitycareers

In the latest episode of S&P Global Sustainable1’s ESG Insider Podcast, OPF’s Founder & CEO, Neil Yeoh, joined LinkedIn’s Efrem Bycer to discuss the shifting landscape of green, climate, and sustainability jobs. In this 20-minute episode, Neil shared insights from our Playbook, “Forget the Sustainability Unicorn. How to Upskill a Climate Workforce”, diving into: ✅ Why outdated green skills training is holding organizations back ✅ The growing need for climate and business fluency across all roles ✅ How to navigate the talent gap and position yourself for success Ready to future-proof your career? Listen now on: 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ewiahXF6 🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ed5MeZ2E S&P Global #greenskills #esginsider #climatepodcast

🌍 Sustainability is one of the fastest-growing fields—are you ready to be part of it? LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise 2025 just ranked Sustainability Specialist as a Top 10 fastest-growing job in the U.S. Demand is rising across industries like consulting, tech, and architecture—yet many professionals still wonder: How do I break into this field? That’s where OPF Academy comes in! 🤩 We provide hands-on sustainability training with industry experts, equipping professionals and organizations with the technical skills to drive change and thrive in the green economy. 📚 Learn sustainability reporting, corporate social responsibility, and environmental policy ✔️ Gain insights from top experts in sustainability from organizations like LinkedIn, Google, Starbucks, Kiehl's Since 1851, Cathay Pacific, Walmart, and more 💼 Get the tools and network to navigate today’s job market with confidence 🚀 Cohort 7 is launching soon—let’s build your future in sustainability. Learn more and apply at 🔗 https://bit.ly/3V23Zyi #sustainabilitynews #opfa #opf #sustainabilityspecialist #environmentalanalyst #sustainabilityreporting

🌍 Excited to connect with a community of sustainability leaders? We’re proud to be a Community Partner for #GreenBiz25, happening February 10-12 in Phoenix, AZ—the go-to annual event for sustainable business professionals, hosted by Trellis Group. 💡 Join 3,000+ professionals across 60+ insightful sessions on topics like decarbonization, supply chain innovation, biodiversity, and more. Recharge, gain fresh insights, and elevate your sustainability expertise alongside industry leaders. 🚨 The countdown is on! GreenBiz is just around the corner, and prices will increase soon. Register by Feb. 7 to save $200 on the All-Access Pass, and use code GB25OPF for an extra 10% off — saving you over $650 on the final rate. Don’t wait — secure your spot today: https://buff.ly/3ZyUYhS

Turning Green Skills into Real-World Impact: Live Q&A with OPF Academy Alum Join us for a live Q&A featuring our OPF Academy alumni! Discover how they’ve applied their sustainability training to address real-world challenges, grow their careers, and drive meaningful impact. Whether you’re exploring OPF Academy or looking to take the next step in your sustainability journey, this session offers valuable insights and actionable advice. Bring your questions—we can’t wait to see you there!

🎓 Curious about what it’s really like to be part of OPF Academy? See how our alumni have successfully leveraged OPFA to break into and advance in sustainability—then ask them your questions live! 📅 Join us on February 4th at 11:30 AM EST for a live Q&A session, where OPFA alumni will share how the program helped them navigate career transitions, gain industry insights, and land impactful roles: 🔹 Matthew M. – Cost Engineer, Aalo Atomics: With a background in chemical engineering and experience at ExxonMobil and Nike, Matthew used OPFA to strengthen his expertise in carbon costing and LCA methodologies—helping him transition into a sustainability-focused role in the nuclear energy sector. 🔹 Naomi Watson – Energy & Climate Analyst, ClearlyEnergy: As a recipient of one of our OPFA’s Scholarships, Naomi joined the program to deepen her knowledge of building energy policy and sustainability consulting. She now supports jurisdictions in implementing climate policies and has contributed to key climate strategy initiatives. Whether you're exploring OPFA or looking for advice to take the next step, this session is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss! 📅 RSVP today to gain valuable advice and see what’s possible for your sustainability journey 👉 https://lnkd.in/eG7jHmmX