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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.

?? “It starts with us.” That’s the reminder from Oliver Haas, Head of Sustainability (Commercial and Innovation) at Cathay Pacific and one of our OPF Academy Expert Speakers. ?? In his session, Ollie explored how consumers can play a crucial role in driving sustainable aviation—starting with everyday choices like selecting sustainable fuel options when flying. By sending clear demand signals, we can help accelerate solutions for a greener future. ? Missed the chance to apply for Cohort 7? Join the waitlist for Cohort 8 and get 10% off—plus stay in the loop with key updates, exclusive offers, and important deadlines: https://bit.ly/435l9Qq

Join Matthias Muehlbauer, Co-founder & COO of OnePointFive, at the MIT Sloan Asia Business Conference 2025: InnovAsia (by MIT Asia Business Conference) for the panel: “Asia’s Role in the Global Energy Transition” alongside Melissa Zhang from Azimuth Capital Management, and learn more about how Asia is shaping the future of the global energy transition. ?? When: March 1st, 2025 ?? Where: MIT Media Lab, Massachusetts Don’t miss the chance to explore how Asia’s innovations are driving change in sustainability, finance, and beyond! Learn more about this and other events in our events page ?? https://bit.ly/40cPrhf

Ready to stand out in the green economy and take your sustainability career to the next level—but unsure about the application process? Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to OPF Academy: ? Step 1: Start your application at our Academy page by filling out your name, last name and email. You’ll receive the next steps straight to your inbox. ? Step 2: Create your OPF Academy account and unlock a sneak peek into the learning experience, including teaser previews, exclusive speaker sessions, alumni success stories, and FAQs. ? Step 3: Complete and submit your application (and scholarship application if applicable)—our admissions team will review it within two weeks! ?? Apply to OPFA by February 24 to join Cohort 7, running from March 3 to April 28. Secure your spot today https://bit.ly/3V23Zyi #opf #sustainabilitycareers #greenjobs #upskill #careergrowth

?? We’re bringing together some of the most impactful sustainability leaders to share their expertise with Cohort 7 of OPFA. Master corporate sustainability, ESG strategy, and sustainable finance with insights from experts who have been at the forefront of driving real-world change: ?? Kelly Windsor Fisher – Head of Corporate Sustainability, SVP, HSBC. With 20+ years of experience, Kelly drives HSBC’s Net Zero by 2050 strategy in the U.S., advancing sustainable finance and philanthropy. She also launched HSBC’s U.S. volunteer program "Involve,” and has been recognized with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. ?? Mike Wallace – Chief Decarbonization Officer (CDO), Persefoni. A global ESG expert with 25+ years of experience, Mike has worked with leading organizations like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) to advance sustainability strategies. ?? Chelsey Evans – Founder and Sustainability Consultant and Advisor of Viable Future, Ex-Sustainability Director at Etsy & Nordstrom. A specialist in product sustainability, circularity, and responsible sourcing, Chelsey has built sustainability programs for major brands like Etsy, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus. ? Don’t miss your chance to learn from leaders like these! Cohort 7 applications close in February 24. Future-proof your career and learn in-demand sustainability skills today by being a part of OPF Academy: https://bit.ly/3V23Zyi #sustainabilitycareers #greenjobs #careergrowth

?? Want to drive sustainability initiatives at work? OPF Academy equips sustainability professionals with in-demand green skills to navigate the evolving workplace. In our latest Info Session, Neil Yeoh talked about how OPFA equips you with the skills, network, and confidence to stand out in the green economy: ?? 100% of graduates gain 2x confidence in their ability to advise on sustainability. ?? 75%+ achieve their networking goals within the cohort. ?? NPS of 70+, with 40% of members joining through referrals. Keep your eyes peeled and watch until the end—there’s a surprise info session perk waiting for you! ?? ? Cohort 7 applications close February 24—don’t miss your chance to apply! ??https://bit.ly/3V23Zyi

?? We’re excited to kick off Cohort 7 of OnePointFive Academy with an incredible speaker leading the way: Efrem Bycer, Head of Climate and Workforce Policy Partnerships at LinkedIn. Efrem works at the intersection of climate and workforce policy, using LinkedIn’s Economic Graph insights to help governments, organizations, and NGOs build the workforce needed for a greener economy. With 15+ years of experience in workforce and economic development, he’s driving real impact in the transition to a skills-based, sustainable future. ?? Don’t miss the chance to learn from leaders shaping the future of green jobs and climate policy. Applications for Cohort 7 close on February 24—secure your spot now! ?? Apply today: https://bit.ly/3V23Zyi

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