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The Run-Up to ISSP Conference 2013
Bob Massie Among Keynoters To Address Attendees This May In Chicago
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The ISSP management team is pleased to announce that Bob Massie will deliver a keynote address at ISSP Conference 2013 to be held May 8-10, 2013 in Chicago. Bob co-founded the Global Reporting Initiative, the leading international standard for reporting corporate performance on energy, labor, the environment, and human rights. He has also served as president of Ceres, the nation's largest coalition of investors and environmental groups.
Bob will help tee-up an exciting two days of presentations from industry leaders, and networking with peers. Here's a glimpse into other activities planned for the conference. Register today to reserve your place in Chicago this spring.
ISSP Sustainability Hall of Fame (TM) At the first ISSP Conference in 2011, ISSP installed five pioneers in the field of sustainability into the ISSP Sustainability Hall of Fame. Another round of peer-selected inductees will be added to this prestigious group at ISSP Conference 2013 this spring in Chicago.
ISSP Sustainability Lexicon Project (TM) Conference participants will come together once again this year to help build consensus on common sustainability terminology used across various disciplines.
Vendor Exposition The latest tools, publications, and educational programs for sustainability professionals will be on display as part of the vendor expo at ISSP Conference 2013. Vendors benefit from pre-conference exposure and will have ample opportunity to mingle with the more than 250 attendees expected to attend the event.
Sponsorships ISSP is pleased to offer companies, universities and other NGOs the opportunity to broaden their presence in the sustainability community by becoming a sponsor of ISSP Conference 2013. Visit this page to download more details about conference sponsorships and vendor expo opportunities..
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ISSP E-JOURNAL ARTICLE:Top Tools for Sustainability Consultants: Getting ROI from Professional Associations
Early this year, the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) collaborated with New York City-based research, advisory and consulting firm Green Research on its 2012 survey of 1,548 sustainability consultants from around the world. The following article by Linda Lovett is the fourth and final in a series that ISSP is publishing to provide further insights from the survey data and other research.
Linda's final article focuses on the various associations that consultants look to for leadership and training in the sustainability space.
Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned practitioner, joining a professional association can be a good way to further your career or business. Although there are numerous ways to build or maintain knowledge of your desired field-networking, trade and industry journals, etc.- joining a professional association is a great way to draw on all of those resources.
Among the advantages to joining a professional association, human resource experts and career advisers often cite:
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Professional Development
- Networking
- Career Resources
- Advocacy
Despite these benefits, the Green Research/ISSP survey suggests many sustainability practitioners either are not joining professional organizations or don't find their memberships useful.
For full text of the article, click here.
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NEWS FROM THE ISSP BOARD OF DIRECTORS ISSP Welcomes New Board Members and Thanks Those Who Have Served
ISSP is pleased to announce the election of five new members to our board of directors. With this collection of esteemed professionals, we not only add new expertise, but expand our international reputation.
- Scott Bennett, Capital One Canada
- Marilyn Johnson, Director, Corporate Sustainability for IHS
- Sogen Moodley, Senior Manager in the Office of the City Manager, eThekwini Municipality, Durban, South Africa
- Graham Russell, principal at TrupointAdvisors and advisor and faculty at the University of Colorado
- Bill Wallace, principal of Wallace Futures Group, author, consultant, professor and lead designer for Envision
We wish to thank our three retiring board members for their service to the organization and the contribution they make to the field of sustainability: - Steve Lane, partner at Capri Capital
- Rich Goode, senior manager of sustainability services
at Ernst & Young - Darcy Hitchcock, President of AXIS Performance Advisors and one of the founders, officers and management team members of ISSP.
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ISSP Co-Founder Darcy Hitchcock Presents
at Russian Lean Manufacturing Forum in Moscow
ISSP co-founder, past board director and former management team member Darcy
| Darcy Hitchcock presents in Moscow. |
Hitchcock recently presented a keynote speech at the VII Russian Lean Forum 2012 in Moscow entitled "Lean + Sustainable Development: Global Experience and Trends". Darcy covered the basics of Sustainable Development, explaining to the Russian audience what it is, how it has developed and what benefits it promises to companies that pursue it. Joining Darcy as speakers were Hiromitru Hayashida, a former Director of Production for the Toyota Tahara plant in Japan, and executives from several Russian companies including Russian Railways and the Udenskiy Aviation Plant.
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NEW JOB POSTINGS
There are NINE new job postings on the ISSP web site. Looking for a new position? Let ISSP be your connection!
ISSP Job Postings
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Members, Send Us Your News !!!
Have you or your company done something interesting lately? Did you recently publish an article, win an award or make a presentation to a large group? Let us know what you've been up to so we may share it with your fellow members here in our newsletter. Send your news items to [email protected] with the phrase Newsletter Item in the subject line.
See you on-line!
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BOOK REVIEW: Design for Environment: A Guide to Sustainable Product Development
Fiksel, Joseph 2009. Design for Environment, Second Edition: A Guide to Sustainable Product Development: Eco-Efficient Product Development. McGraw-Hill Professional New York. Review prepared by Clifford Bast, Managing Director, Bast SUISTAINGROUP LLC, and member of ISSP Board of Directors Joseph Fiksel has made another outstanding personal contribution to advancing Sustainability in business and NGO organizations with his latest book:"Design for Environment, Second Edition: A Guide to Sustainable Product Development: Eco-Efficient Product Development". I've known Joseph for more than twenty years beginning when my team and I were developing Hewlett-Packard's pioneering Global DFE/Product Stewardship program and I truly appreciate Joseph's continued personal passion for Design for the Environment (DFE). His latest book is a great manifestation of that passion as he weaves together a very practical guide with excellent examples of value-adding applications of DFE among many iconic corporate and NGO leaders in multiple sectors. I think Chapter 4 on "Business Value Drivers" and Chapter 7 on "Performance Indicators and Metrics" are especially valuable because they offer great insights into: a) how to motivate management involvement and support for DFE and b) how to integrate DFE into core business processes, which in my view is a critical success factor for any credible corporate sustainability program. This book is a "must read" book for any EHS/DFE/Sustainability practitioner wanting to advance sustainability in their organization. And I trust I can assume that, like me, those practitioners that have a long history with DFE and Sustainability appreciate Joseph's continued outstanding work and contributions to our profession. Back To Top |
JANUARY 16th WEBINAR The Inside Story of California's
Cap & Trade System with Kristin York and Ed Quevedo
Wednesday Jan. 16, 2013 at 11am PST / 2 PM EST
California has officially launched the largest and most ambitious Cap and Trade System in the United States. This regulated market will have a major impact on California's economy and potentially provides a model for other Western States and the rest of the nation to follow. | Kristin York |
ISSP's webinar will provide a brief overview of the mechanics of the system and how it is being received in California. Kristin York and Ed Quevedo will take a look at the impacts (good, bad and costly) on all sectors of the economy from small businesses to major corporations. | Ed Quevedo |
This webinar will be of special interest to any practitioners looking to learn more about the technical aspects of Cap and Trade and the opportunities that exist in emerging carbon markets and for reducing emissions.
REGISTER NOW>>
Free to ISSP Members.
$10 for ISSP non-member site visitors.
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ISSP WORKSHOP: February 2013 Stakeholder Engagement: Aligning Strategy with Values with Susanne Croft
Meets on-line on Mondays (February 4 & 18) at 9am PST / 10am MT / 11am CT / 12pm ET AND Mondays (February 11 & 25) at 4pm PST / 5pm MT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET for 60-90 minutes. Time Zone Converter
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Susanne Croft and three guest thought leaders will provide real-life scenarios to help you understand corporate social responsibility. You will learn how to design a stakeholder engagement process to include those affected by your organization's decisions. The guest practitioners will share their on-the-ground stories and reveal the emerging developments of socially responsible organizations. Instructor: Susanne Croft Early Bird Discount $50 off available to ALL. Ends 01/28/13 Our Price: $450 Member Price: $375* *Member Discount: $75 off
REGISTER HERE
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SELF-STUDY WORKSHOP: SUSTAINABILITY 101
Instructor:
Darcy Hitchcock, co-founder of ISSP and co-founder of Axis Performance Advisors
Are you well-versed on all the essential sustainability concepts? To be a credible sustainability professional, there are certain key concepts you should know. Use this self-study workshop to test your knowledge and fill in any gaps. The course has four modules (read more HERE).
The prerecorded webinars are taught by ISSP co-founder and sustainability consultant/author, Darcy Hitchcock.
Dates: Open Enrollment. Register at any time.
Take up to 8 weeks to complete.
REGISTER NOW>>
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SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
See details about these events on the Other Sustainability Events page of the ISSP Website.
- ACORE's Renewable Energy Policy Forum, February 5-6, Washington DC
- US Business Council for Sustainable Development Winter Meeting, February 6-7, Austin TX
- Local Currencies and Community Financing, March 11, Lake District, UK
- St Louis Earth Day, March 19-20, St Louis, MO
- Management and Leadership Skills for EH&S Managers, March 25-38, Boston
- European Sustainable Towns and Cities Conference, April 17-19, Geneva
- Ceres Conference 2013, May 1-2, San Francisco
- Evening Celebration of Sustainability Adventures, May 20, London
- Global Sustainable Mining Summit, May 28-29, Toronto
- 3rd International Exergy, Life Cycle Assessment, and Sustainability Workshop & Symposium, July 7-9, Nisyros, Greece
- International Summit of Sustainability Leaders, July 11-13, Lake District, UK
- Wellbeing Research Conference, July 24, Lake District, UK
- Conference on Peer-To-Peer Systems for Production, Consumption and Exchange, November 7-8, Lancaster, UK
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