Impact stories from across the workforce and around the world

"Continuing to stay involved with ISSP and the SEA process immerses me in a world of sustainable compatriots and offers strength, a wealth of knowledge and skills, and camaraderie to draw from, like a nourishing well of sustainability."

Recently, we interviewed Belinda Bean, MSc Sustainable Development, about how she teaches the next generation of sustainability practitioners. Belinda is a faculty member at TAFE NSW , one of Australia's leading vocational education and training providers. She teaches students who are studying to earn their Higher Education Diploma of Sustainable Practice or Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainable Practice . Their Diploma of Sustainable Practice (DoSP) won the prestigious Green Gown Award Australasia in the Next Generation Learning & Skills category.

Sophia is a passionate sustainability communications professional with specialized expertise in renewable energy and carbon markets. With international experience spanning Canada, Tanzania, Poland, and Germany, she enjoys partnering with diverse teams and cultures, collaborating across silos to translate sustainability goals into actionable, tangible results.

Rouba started her career as a green building rating specialist with LEED and BREEAM. Over time, she realized that sustainability extends beyond green construction—it's only a part of it. Addressing climate change requires a broader approach, so she decided to learn more about the fundamentals of sustainability,

Earlier this year, with growing concern for the climate, Misha began to map out a transition into the sustainability field. She holds a sustainability focused MBA from 2010 and wanted to refresh her background knowledge. The SEA credential seemed like a great way to get that background and convey her understanding of the field.

Her vision is to cultivate equitable, sustainable, and thriving communities through the facilitation of collaboration and implementation of system-level social innovation aimed at people, organizations, and planet that advance well-being for all.

Interview with Gina MacIlwraith, MBA, SEP about the importance of continuous sustainability education and the value of the Sustainability Excellence credentials in the competitive consulting industry.

Ar. Jiyan Pattharwala is the Founder & CEO of Building Zero Consultants, a green building and sustainability consultancy firm based in Surat, India.