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AUGUST 2013                                                                     VOLUME 7 NO. 8    

In This Issue
Guide To Greening Up Events
Call For Experts: Help Influence Accounting Standards
VLearn.org Offers On-Line Sustainability Videos
Review A Book and Keep the Copy for Yourself
ISSP Orientation Sessions Offered Monthly
September Webinar: Branding Redefined
September Workshop: SPaRK Sustainability Plan and Reporting Kit
Sept-Oct Workshop: Sustainable Event Training
October Workshop: Organizational Assessments & Systems
Sept-Oct Workshop: Leadership Skills for Change Agents
Self-Paced Workshop: Sustainability 101
2013-2014 Certificate Workshops
Sustainability Conferences and Events
 
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ISSP INSIGHT E-JOURNAL ARTICLE

Take Ten Outside: Bridging the Gap Between the Office and Nature

 

By Lisa Bernsten, Ph.D.

 

 The sun on your face, a breeze blowing across your skin, your lungs full of fresh air. Who doesn't feel better in this environment? Well it turns out that you not only feel better, but it makes you more productive and healthier too. And all it takes is 10 minutes! The research on which this article is based studied the productivity and personal well-being of office workers by asking the following question:

  • What would happen if the Natural Systems Thinking Process (NSTP) philosophy were brought into the workplace? And,

  • Would short segments of time spent out-of-doors, in nature, during the work day have a positive impact on the lives of the employees?

The findings point to mental and physical health benefits for adults resulting from spending quality time in nature. The research also indicates that accuracy (proofreading, for example) is greater after spending time in a natural setting.  To access the full article, click here.

 

Planning An Event? 
New ISO Standard Can Help Keep It Green

 

Conferences, concerts, sporting events, exhibitions and festivals can offer a wide range of public, local community and economic benefits. However staging an event can also generate negative economic, environmental and social impacts, such as material waste, energy consumption and strains on local communities.

 

Last summer, ISO published a new standard to support organizers of events of all types - sporting, business, cultural, political - in integrating sustainability with their activities.


ISO 20121:2012, Event Sustainability Management Systems - Requirements with Guidance for Use is suitable for ensuring that events, ranging from local celebrations to "mega events" such as the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, leave behind a positive legacy. The standard is relevant to all members of the event industry supply chain including organizers, event managers, exhibit builders, caterers and logistics suppliers.

 

Want some help in applying the new standard to your event? Green Shoot Pacific has written a plain-language guide to how the standard can be applied to the planning and delivery of your next event. Green Shoot Pacific will also be teaching an ISSP on-line Sustainable Event Training workshop that begins this September. See more info about the workshop below .


Member News
Call for Experts 
Influence Sustainability Accounting Standards for Oil, Gas, Coal, Metals, Mining & Construction MaterialsSurvey 

Join SASB's industry working groups (IWG) to pioneer sustainability accounting standards for industries related to oil, gas, coal, metals, mining and construction materials. We're seeking sustainability professionals with 5+ years industry experience and are based in the United States or have substantial investments in the US.

Benefit from a first-hand look at sustainability metrics for your industry and access to a select group of industry experts. Influence accounting standards designed for mandatory disclosure of material sustainability issues in the Form 10-K and 20-F. Commit to giving only four hours in August 2013. Sign up here by August 5 or email [email protected]  for more information. 

New Resource for Members
VLearn.org Enhances Learning Experience 

 

VLearn is the new 'free access' study resource for business students and lifelong learners. It provides free access video material to enhance your learning experience.
VLearn is all about collaborative learning, experiential learning and responsible capitalism. It's sort of a Ted Talks for sustainability.
You will find video shorts on . . .
--sustainable business practices  
--circular economy
--stakeholder engagement  . . . and more 

Check out VLearn and other discounted resources and publications here.

  

Review A Book Then Keep It On Your Shelf 

ISSP receives books from publisher for review.  We give these books out to members who are willing to write a review for publication in the newsletter and posting on the site.  If you are will to write a one page review within three months of receipt, you get the book for free!  The books are distributed to willing reviewers on a first come/first served basis. If you are interested in any of the titles listed below, contact Marsha Willard.

  • Nature's Wealth: the economics of ecosystem services and poverty edited by P. van Beukering, E. Papyrakis, J. Bouma and R. Brouwer
  • Small Stories, Big Changes: Agents of change on the frontlines of sustainability by Lyle Estill
  • The Earth Keeper: Undeveloping the future by Ada Hall
  • Crisis of Global Sustainability by Tapio Kanninen
  • Sustainability Demystified: a practical guide for business leaders and managers by Norman Christopher
ISSP Orientation Sessions Offered
Every Month: Sign Up for One Today

 

Each month ISSP offers a free, member orientation session for new, renewing and prospective members.  We've recently added these sessions to our event list and scheduled them out for the rest of the year. August 6 is the next one - more info HERE.

We'd love to have you all attend one and learn to be a "power user" of our website - accessing materials, contributing resources, searching for other members, starting discussion forums. These orientations, offered via our webinar platform, also give you a chance to meet other members.  Come join us for one!

 

 Click here to register for an orientation to ISSP

 
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with the phrase Newsletter Item in the subject line. 

See you on-line! 
   

Upcoming Events

SEPTEMBER 2013 WEBINAR 
Branding Redefined:
How Sustainability is Changing
the Way We Do Business
with  James Cerruti, Senior Partner of  
Strategy and Research - Brandlogic
 
Thursday September 19 @ 11:00am Pacific Time-US 
11am PDT/ 12pm MDT/ 1pm CDT/ 2pm EDT 
Check for your time zone HERE

James' presentation will focus on the research and data featured in Brandlogic's 2012 Sustainability Leadership Report.Specifically, he will speak about the intersection between branding and sustainability and how companies are being perceived in this realm. Any company's ultimate brand power and success is correlated to how it can communicate its sustainability efforts. He will report on the characteristics that define the leaders, challengers, promoters and laggards in this area. He'll also discuss the important nuances and trends related to the multifaceted "ESG" (environmental issues, social issues and governance practices) of business sustainability. Join us to learn:  
  • How can sustainability transform a brand's image and boost business?  
  • What if companies are not actively pursuing sustainability practices?  

James will discuss the consequences of inaction. It's clear that this research is opening new doors and broadening our definition of sustainability. He will report on how this research effort came about and the impetus behind making this report an annual publication.

Now in its second year, Brandlogic's Sustainability Leadership Report is championing a new research effort, looking at top global brands and examining how those businesses are faring in terms of real versus perceived sustainability. This project, which involves input from investment professionals, purchasing managers and graduating university students, looks at corporate performance from an environmental, social and governance angle. The results of this year's report are uniquely tabulated in a Sustainability IQ matrix, which is quickly becoming a meaningful framework for organizations as they strive to achieve sustainability leadership.  

 

PRESENTER

James Cerruti is Senior Partner of Strategy and Research - Brandlogic. His expertise lies in explaining how sustainability is integral to business strategy, brand and customer value propositions. He is the author behind the Sustainability Leadership Report and his inspiring ideas are supported by meaningful qualitative and comparative data that analyze the world's top global brands. To download the latest Sustainability Leadership Report, visit: http://www.sustainabilityleadershipreport.com/

 

Thursday September 19 at 11am Pacific-US 

Price: $10  

Member Price: Free

REGISTER HERE

 



 

Upcoming Event
SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP
 
 SPARK 
SUSTAINABILITY PLAN AND REPORTING KIT
                with Marsha Willard


AD HOC TO INTEGRATED
Move from ad hoc, one-off sustainability improvement projects to sustainability being integrated into the core culture of the organization.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Create a coherent, coordinated and comprehensive plan to assure effective implementation. 

 

August 27 is Last Day for Early Bird Discount!
Apply this core workshop credit towards
the ISSP Certificate


Register for next month's education event with Marsha Willard and meet on-line in four live webinars (September 4 & 18) at 9AM PT / 10AM MT / 11AM CT / 12PM ET AND (September 11 & 25) at 4PM PT / 5PM MT / 6PM CT / 7PM ET Pacific Time-USA for 60-90 minutes.

 

INSTRUCTOR
Marsha Willard, co-author of The Step by Step Guide to Sustainability Planning, is co-founder and CEO of AXIS Performance Advisors, Inc. a Northwest based consulting firm specializing in helping organizations implement sustainable business practices. She has worked with organizations in both the public and private sector providing training, consulting, facilitation and executive coaching services.  Some of her clients include Monsanto, Bonneville Power Administration, Cascade Corporation, City of Portland, AAA of N. California, Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Washington Department of Ecology, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Wacker Siltronic, Conway Transportation, GreenBlue and the Zero Waste Alliance.

Marsha is also adjunct faculty for several colleges and universities. She teaches classes in sustainability for the University of Oregon, Bainbridge Graduate Institute and has taught at the Presidio Graduate School. In addition she is an associate of the Zero Waste Alliance and a coach and presenter for the Natural Step Network. Marsha is also co-founder and Executive Director for the International Society of Sustainability Professionals.

Price: $450
Member Price: $325*
*Early Bird Discount available to ALL through 08/27/13: $50 off

 

 
          

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Upcoming Event
SEP-OCT WORKSHOP
 
Cameron5-WEEK
SUSTAINABLE EVENT TRAINING
 Green_Events 
with Cameron Little     

 

Why Consider Sustainability in Event Management?

There is an increasing expectation for event producers to deliver sustainability across their productions, with pressure coming from the release of the International Standard ISO 20121 and the GRI Event Organizers Sector Supplement, increasing expectations of government, business and stakeholders sustainable performance outcomes, the emergence of a low carbon economy, and the need for measurable reporting which is aligned to internal policies. GreenShoot Pacific and ISSP offer this course to assist you in navigating through this complex new area of event management.

 

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Through a combination of weekly webinars and course work, this comprehensive five-week training is designed to arm event practitioners with an in-depth understanding of sustainable development principles, skills, ideas and detailed knowledge on how to put sustainable event management, strategy, solutions and staff into action. Ideal for indoor, outdoor or large multi-faceted, entertainment, sports and community events.

 

Included within the course are measurement, reporting, carbon management, international standards and policy development. Training applicable to everyone involved in the planning, production, and communication of events and venues.

 

Gain an in-depth understanding of sustainable development principals and how to put sustainability into practical action in event planning and delivery:
* Sustainable Development Principles
* Identify sustainability issues
* Sustainable sourcing & procurement
* Implementing ISO 20121
* GRI Event Organiser's Supplement
* Legacy & Leadership
* Managing transport impacts
* Waste reduction/resource recovery
* Water supply and management
* Energy & GHG management
* Produce a Sustainability Policy
* Operate Online SEM system

* Measurement and reporting  


INSTRUCTOR:
Cameron Little has over two decades of experience within the environment and sustainability sector, providing assistance for individuals and for organisations to achieve their sustainability objectives.  He has trained in Environmental Biology, Environmental Auditing, Occupational Health and Safety, Workplace Training and Assessment, and Permaculture. Cameron has been responsible for tailored sustainability systems for events such as Peats Ridge Festival, V Festival, and World Skills Australia and is a judge for the Australian Event Awards, the Annual Awards for the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia.  Cameron has delivered numerous trainings on Sustainable Event Management to organisations spanning, government, universities and the private sector.

Interested in participating? Register and attend live or via the recorded webinars. 12am Pacific-Time US is Sydney 5pm EST.

 

Price: $550 (5-week workshop)
Member Price: $325*
*Early Bird Discount available to ALL and ends 08/28/13 $50 off

 

 

              

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Upcoming Event
OCTOBER WORKSHOP
   

SUSTAINING SUSTAINABILITY Organizational Assessments & Systems 

 Green_Events 
with Dorothy Atwood      

 

AD HOC TO INTEGRATED
Move from one-off sustainability projects to sustainability being integrated into the core culture of the organization. 
 
BUILD ACCOUNTABILITY
Through Metrics, Reporting, Defined roles and responsibility.

KEEP IT GOING
For each improvement project or step toward sustainability, ask what do I need to do to keep this going and supported? What O&M (operations and maintenance) do I need? Do I need on-going training? Are there documents that will support and provide necessary consistency (e.g. gHG calcs, metrics collection)?  Who needs to be involved in the longterm?

ONLINE WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION DATES AND TIMES:
Please read the full workshop description HERE.

INSTRUCTOR:
Dorothy Atwood bio HERE.

 

Price: $450
Member Price: $325*
*Early Bird Discount available to ALL and ends 10/01/13 $50 off

 

 

              

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Upcoming Event
NOBEMBER WORKSHOP
   

LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR CHANGE AGENTS

 Green_Events 
with Bob Willard       

 

THE NEW SUSTAINABILITY IMPERATIVE

The risk and opportunity drivers 

 

THE URGENCY FACTOR

Why companies care more about sustainability now than they did five years ago

 

CULTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY

Lead organizations effectively, quickly, and without executive position power

 

"MISSION POSSIBLE"? 

Is being a truly sustainable organization "mission impossible?"  

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION DATES AND TIMES::
Please read the full workshop description HERE.

INSTRUCTOR:
Bob Willard bio HERE.

 

Price: $450
Member Price: $325*
*Early Bird Discount available to ALL and ends 10/28/13 $50 off

 

 

              

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Ongoing Event


SELF-STUDY WORKSHOP:  SUSTAINABILITY 101
Instructor:
  Darcy Hitchcock, co-founder of ISSP and
co-founder of Axis Performance Advisors

   

on-line learningAre 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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Upcoming Events

2013 - 2014  
CERTIFICATE WORKSHOPS

 Sustainability 101 + 5 CORE + 3 ELECTIVE+ 4 WEBINARS 

= 1 ISSP Sustainability Professionals Certificate  

 

Purchase the entire certificate program for $2600 and receive the prerequisite Sustainability 101 for free, a $250 value    

 

2013

2014 

More info on the ISSP Certificate program HERE

  

 

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SeptEventsSUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCES
 AND EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD

 

See details about these events on the Other Sustainability Events  page of the ISSP Website. 

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