Resources

Here you'll find sustainability 101 articles, case stories, and webinar recordings. ISSP's collection of resources draws heavily on the broad experience and deep knowledge of the sustainability community.

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Beyond Offsets - Taking Ownership of Scope 1 Emissions
Beyond Offsets - Taking Ownership of Scope 1 Emissions

This session shifts the spotlight to Scope 1 emissions—those directly under an organization’s control. We’ll discuss why focusing on Scope 1 is both a critical climate action and a smart strategic choice for achieving meaningful, measurable sustainability. Continue Reading

Date posted06/18/2025


Mitigate: Food Loss & Waste Reduction
Mitigate: Food Loss & Waste Reduction

We throw away a lot of food. Perfectly edible food. Food that takes land, labor, water and energy to produce, package, ship, sell, store, prepare and put on your plate. (Phew, what a sentence!) Reducing food waste is one of the biggest and most achievable climate solutions there is. Continue Reading

Date posted06/18/2025


Integrating Sustainability into Business Strategy
Integrating Sustainability into Business Strategy

In a world of extreme weather and resource scarcity, businesses face constant disruption. To stay resilient, sustainability must be embedded at the core of strategic planning. Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2025


Cultivate: Personal Sustainability for Professional Growth
Cultivate: Personal Sustainability for Professional Growth

Here’s a hopeful reminder: The climate crisis is real, but we are not powerless. Continue Reading

Date posted05/28/2025


Advance Your Sustainability Career: Professional Development & The GREEN Program's Global Learning
Advance Your Sustainability Career: Professional Development & The GREEN Program's Global Learning

In today’s dynamic workplace, sustainability and environmental stewardship are no longer optional skills—they are essential tools for professionals across industries. Continue Reading

Date posted05/19/2025


Resources from Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC)
Resources from Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC)

Trusted Resources is a curated collection of free sustainability resources from ISSP partners and industry experts. As sustainability professionals, we understand that driving meaningful change starts with having the right resources at your fingertips. That’s why the... Continue Reading

Date posted04/28/2025


Finding Common Ground in Adaptation and Sustainability
Finding Common Ground in Adaptation and Sustainability

This talk will explore what climate adaptation entails, how adaptation connects to the SDGs, why sustainability professionals should think about climate adaptation, and key areas of emerging research in climate adaptation that could shape sustainability efforts.  Continue Reading

Date posted04/10/2025


Resources from The Presidio Center for Sustainable Solutions at the University of Redlands
Resources from The Presidio Center for Sustainable Solutions at the University of Redlands

Climate change is a complex issue and one that can leave people feeling overwhelmed and helpless. This simulation was created by Marsha Willard and is designed to expose participants to the variety of strategies available to address climate change, and compare and contrast them on several criteria Continue Reading

Postedby Marsha Willard
Date posted04/4/2025


The Cost of Silence
The Cost of Silence

In this session, we'll be sharing the insights gleaned from examining 525 businesses across 16 industries over 3 years, and discussing the opportunity for brands at a proven, practical level. Continue Reading

Date posted03/13/2025


Climate Optimism: Inspiring Action for a Sustainable Future
Climate Optimism: Inspiring Action for a Sustainable Future

Watch this recording of a panel discussion on how determined optimism can drive tangible progress in sustainability. If you've found yourself overwhelmed by the scale of change needed, then take an hour to be encouraged by the stories of two determined women. Continue Reading

Date posted01/29/2025


Meeting This Moment: It's Time for Business to Lead on Climate Policy
Meeting This Moment: It's Time for Business to Lead on Climate Policy

Join ClimateVoice for a dynamic conversation about how sustainability professionals and employees within any role can speak up and step up to raise the bar on corporate leadership and promote strong climate policy advocacy. Continue Reading

Date posted01/14/2025


COP29 Recap: Aligning Climate Finance with Global Needs
COP29 Recap: Aligning Climate Finance with Global Needs

During this webinar, you will hear from representatives of ICLEI, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDN), Denominator, and National Wildlife Federation (NWF). Continue Reading

Date posted12/11/2024