International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP)

As #sustainability professionals, we know that impactful change requires access to the right tools. We've launched a new series called 'Trusted Resources', which are curated free resources that the ISSP team trusts. First in the series, we're featuring one of the most respected voices in the sustainability field: Bob Willard. Here, you’ll find a selection of key tools from his website?Bob Willard - Sustainability Advantage, which strives to maximize #stakeholder wellbeing. This means ALL?stakeholders, including contractors / suppliers, customers, communities, the environment and society-at-large. Learn from his resources: https://lnkd.in/gg4z36_d

#COP29?concluded with the promise of $300 billion in #climatefinance to support nations most vulnerable to climate change. It's a?disappointing end?for those fighting for the?$1.3 trillion?recommended by?experts.?But what does this mean for climate funding moving forward? We're honored to have Isabella Massa?join our recap webinar to discuss the outcomes of COP29. She is a Senior Manager at the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in Paris, leading the work on SDG Financing and Vulnerability. She has extensive policy-oriented research experience with respect to African countries and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Along with panelists from ICLEI, RMI, National Wildlife Federation, and Denominator, Isabella will discuss her takeaways from attending COP29. RSVP for the free webinar: https://bit.ly/issp-cop29

"We engaged in a healthy and civil dialogue. 700 other companies also joined the boycott. And three years later, Kimberly-Clark significantly?changed?how it practiced forestry. Military historians have a term for this: asymmetric warfare. Businesses can use the power of their brand to drive disproportionate change." Auden Schendler, Senior Vice President of Sustainability at Aspen One, shares three case studies from his career, where he scaled #regenerative impact within the business world. He also argues that market forces and corporate voluntary efforts alone are decidedly failing to address #climatechange. Drawing from his newly released book,?Terrible Beauty: Reckoning with Climate Complicity and Rediscovering Our Soul,?he shares key actions for scaling impact, whatever size your organization might be. Read his POV: https://bit.ly/3ZiDO9p

As #COP29 climate talks?enter the final days, we're excited to announce Anders A. L. Rodenberg?will join our recap webinar on 11 December. Anders is the CEO of Denominator, the leading global provider of corporate Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (#DEI) data and ratings for companies, investors, NGOs, and governments. He is a subject matter expert within global data for #riskmanagement, growth expansion, and everything related to DEI. He was invited to speak at COP26 in Glasgow about the Social aspect of #ESG as well as various sessions in connection with World Economic Forum. Along with panelists from ICLEI, RMI, National Wildlife Federation, and Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Anders will discuss his takeaways from attending COP29. RSVP for the free webinar: https://bit.ly/issp-cop29

“We need to double the size of the green talent pool by 2050—at a bare minimum—to keep pace with projected demand. Roughly half of jobs in the 2050 #greeneconomy will lack qualified candidates if we don’t focus on strategic, expansive #upskilling.” According to the research from LinkedIn's over 1 billion members, the global workforce is not on track to meet the needs. (Side note: that's why ISSP exists – to empower sustainability professionals!) Read the report for trends in #greenskills, as well as 4 industries where these skills are particularly important: https://lnkd.in/d8NSZXqA

Who's following #COP29 this year? We're looking forward to a recap with 5 panelists, including Mahlet Eyassu ???Attending in Baku, she's a senior associate with the Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN) at RMI. She contributes to CFAN’s thought leadership work by performing research and analysis on the challenges and opportunities faced by Small Island States and Least Developed countries in accessing finance. Mahlet supports CFAN leadership in the development and execution of?monitoring and evaluation frameworks and supports stakeholder engagement and management. Mahlet has more than 10 years of experience in #environment and development and #climate change. She has mostly worked on national climate change adaptation and #mitigation policy planning in Ethiopia and has worked on the United Nations Convention on Climate Change negotiations with a special focus on #climatefinance. Hear from her on 11 December: https://bit.ly/issp-cop29 (This webinar is free and open to the public.)

Long-time organizational member, TAFE NSW, won a prestigious?Green Gown Awards in Australasia?in the Next Generation Learning & Skills category for their Diploma of Sustainable Practice (DoSP)??? What sets them apart? A hands-on, project-based approach. We asked faculty member Belinda Bean how she teaches the next generation of #sustainability practitioners. Read her interview & student spotlights: https://bit.ly/48W5mV1

What an incredible week. We're in Philadelphia for Greenbuild International Conference & Expo with U.S. Green Building Council! Each year, global #greenbuilding professionals come together to improve sustainability, resilience, equity, health, and wellness in their communities. We love seeing ISSP members face-to-face, so thank you to each and everyone of you who came by the booth!

A major step forward for meeting #sustainability goals across real estate portfolios. We're thrilled to be part of this, supporting organizations in the early stages of their sustainability journey.

#COP29?began yesterday against the backdrop of significant political shifts, including the recent U.S. election.?Deemed the "finance COP", discussions?will focus on #climatefinance needs for developing countries. We hope this is an opportunity for countries to collaborate on solutions that transcend national politics. No matter how COP29 ends, it will tell us what to expect in 2025. Join us on 11 December to hear takeaways from panelists, who were on the ground in?Azerbaijan: https://bit.ly/issp-cop29