Membership
Join Others Who are Changing the World
You are invited to join the International Society of Sustainability Professionals
For the last year, the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) has gathered a group of sustainability professionals from various industries and sectors to create a network within an emerging industry.
As the premiere international association of sustainability practitioners, we offer the people who are consulting and directing organizations on their sustainability efforts a chance to connect with each other. We help them build relationships and resumes. We help them share resources and best practices. We help them develop their careers and expertise. As an organization, we are enlarging the knowledge base of the community that is changing the world for the better.
You can help us shape this emerging industry
By joining ISSP, you will have access to the most current information and resources being used in the field. Besides a monthly eNewsletter jam-packed with special reports and interviews with the movers and shakers of the industry, our members have access to discussion forums, resources, a conference database, job postings, and bi-monthly webinars on current topics. More importantly, you will add your expertise to the knowledge base and help the collective effort of transforming how we live on our planet.
Developing the professional, defining the industry
Recognizing that the sustainability industry is still in its infancy, and that many sustainability professionals come from a wide range of sectors, ISSP now offers a Professional Certificate Program for Sustainability Professionals. Meant for practitioners who need to fill in “gaps” in their education or for professionals moving into this new field, our online workshops are taught by luminaries and thought leaders. Participants receive a quality education in the skills most needed on the job.
ISSP also conducts research, and we will soon release the results of a Competency Study that asked the question: "What should a sustainability professional know how to do?" We believe the answer will not only be of keen interest to our members, but to employers and institutions of higher education as well.
Join Now
“Together we have the knowledge, skills, connections, and will to accomplish the necessary acceleration of sustainability strategies in all sectors.”
—Bob Willard, best selling author of The Next Sustainability Wave and The Sustainability Advantage, ISSP founding member
“It's an exciting time to be a sustainability professional, but it also can be overwhelming and lonely. As the greening of business has gone from the margins to the mainstream, there is a vital need to bring cohesion and credibility to the field. ISSP fills this gap by creating a space for professionals to sharpen their skills and learn from one another, helping all of us become more effective at finding solutions for our companies and clients.”
— Joel Makower, Executive Editor, GreenBiz.com, ISSP founding member
“I’m proud to be part of that [ISSP].”
—Hunter Lovins, co-author of Natural Capitalism
Member Benefits
Learn more and learn faster
- Find and share best practices & resources
- Participate in professional development opportunities
- Read articles from luminaries and practitioners in the field
- Get career assistance to fulfill your calling
Make a difference
- Make more productive, humane workplaces
- Reverse environmental damage
- Leave the next generation a positive legacy
Build the credibility of the profession
- Build the go-to/first-stop association for sustainability
- Contribute to the knowledge base for transforming society
(Click on Founders and Sponsors to see some of our members.)
Join ISSP today to network with and learn from others in this exciting field.
Once you're a member, see member guidelines on the site and download the QuickStart Guide (bottom of this page) to learn about how to get the best use out of the site. Also sign up for the Orientation (under the Events tab).
Membership Fees
Individual Membership: $150 US
Students: $75 US
We offer group discounts to organizations with multiple members joining at the same time. Register five people from your organization and a sixth person may join for free. Contact us if you'd like to take advantage of this special offer.
Join Others Who are Changing the World
You are invited to join the International Society of Sustainability Professionals
For the last year, the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) has gathered a group of sustainability professionals from various industries and sectors to create a network within an emerging industry.
As the premiere international association of sustainability practitioners, we offer the people who are consulting and directing organizations on their sustainability efforts a chance to connect with each other. We help them build relationships and resumes. We help them share resources and best practices. We help them develop their careers and expertise. As an organization, we are enlarging the knowledge base of the community that is changing the world for the better.
You can help us shape this emerging industry
By joining ISSP, you will have access to the most current information and resources being used in the field. Besides a monthly eNewsletter jam-packed with special reports and interviews with the movers and shakers of the industry, our members have access to discussion forums, resources, a conference database, job postings, and bi-monthly webinars on current topics. More importantly, you will add your expertise to the knowledge base and help the collective effort of transforming how we live on our planet.
Developing the professional, defining the industry
Recognizing that the sustainability industry is still in its infancy, and that many sustainability professionals come from a wide range of sectors, ISSP now offers a Professional Certificate Program for Sustainability Professionals. Meant for practitioners who need to fill in “gaps” in their education or for professionals moving into this new field, our online workshops are taught by luminaries and thought leaders. Participants receive a quality education in the skills most needed on the job.
ISSP also conducts research, and we will soon release the results of a Competency Study that asked the question: "What should a sustainability professional know how to do?" We believe the answer will not only be of keen interest to our members, but to employers and institutions of higher education as well.
Join Now
“Together we have the knowledge, skills, connections, and will to accomplish the necessary acceleration of sustainability strategies in all sectors.”
—Bob Willard, best selling author of The Next Sustainability Wave and The Sustainability Advantage, ISSP founding member
“It's an exciting time to be a sustainability professional, but it also can be overwhelming and lonely. As the greening of business has gone from the margins to the mainstream, there is a vital need to bring cohesion and credibility to the field. ISSP fills this gap by creating a space for professionals to sharpen their skills and learn from one another, helping all of us become more effective at finding solutions for our companies and clients.”
— Joel Makower, Executive Editor, GreenBiz.com, ISSP founding member
“I’m proud to be part of that [ISSP].”
—Hunter Lovins, co-author of Natural Capitalism
Member Benefits
Learn more and learn faster
- Find and share best practices & resources
- Participate in professional development opportunities
- Read articles from luminaries and practitioners in the field
- Get career assistance to fulfill your calling
Make a difference
- Make more productive, humane workplaces
- Reverse environmental damage
- Leave the next generation a positive legacy
Build the credibility of the profession
- Build the go-to/first-stop association for sustainability
- Contribute to the knowledge base for transforming society
(Click on Founders and Sponsors to see some of our members.)
Join ISSP today to network with and learn from others in this exciting field.
Once you're a member, see member guidelines on the site and download the QuickStart Guide (bottom of this page) to learn about how to get the best use out of the site. Also sign up for the Orientation (under the Events tab).
Membership Fees
Individual Membership: $150 US
Students: $75 US
We offer group discounts to organizations with multiple members joining at the same time. Register five people from your organization and a sixth person may join for free. Contact us if you'd like to take advantage of this special offer.
QuickStart Guide for new members
After you register for membership you will want to start interacting with our site right away. Down load the attached guide for step-by-step instructions for editing your profile, contributing content, rating resources and more!
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