ISSP Colorado Chapter

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1 ISSP Colorado Chapter MWH Global Offices January 9,

2 Agenda 6:00 6:10: ISSP Overview 6:10 7:00: Topics for ISSP Colorado Chapter 7:00 7:30: Sustainability Certification Overview 7:30 7:45: ISSP Conference Overview 7:45 8:00: Ending Remarks and Next Steps for Chapter Engagement

3 ISSP is the world's leading association for sustainability professionals.

4 ISSP Background and History Founded by the Zero Waste Alliance, and its parent organization the International Sustainable Development Foundation. Launched the Sustainability Professional Certificate series. 600 members. Published first piece of research the professional competency study that was the first to identify the core competencies of sustainability professionals. First ISSP Chapters launched in Toronto, Jakarta, Chicago and Portland. 2nd conference in Chicago with attendance from every inhabited continent; initiated sustainability professional certification process. 800 members.

5 Defining Sustainability Professionals Internal Practitioners Individuals who spend 50% or more time in their job responsibilities on sustainability initiatives. External Practitioners Consultants, advisors and educators who work with organizations to foster, educate, support and assist in sustainability initiatives.

6 ISSP Member Benefits Professional Development Member Discounts on Workshops, Trainings and Webinars Certificate Program Discounts Annual Conference Discounts Research and Publications Knowledge and Member Base Access Special Reports on the Profession Competency Study Research Report Monthly ejournal

7 Colorado Chapter Focus Expand outreach of ISSP Encourage and promote membership to ISSP Provide additional educational and networking opportunities for local ISSP members and other sustainability professionals

8 Topics for ISSP Chapter 1. What sustainability topics do you concentrate on in your current work? (2 people) 2. What sustainability topics do you have a high interest in learning more about? (3 people) 3. What are your current sustainability challenges in your work? (4 people) 4. Based on your conversations, choose 3 5 topics that would be useful in chapter meetings and/or conference. Please rank (small groups)

9 Topics for ISSP Chapter What topics, issues, concerns came up during your discussions? What 2 3 topic areas would you like to address this year at ISSP chapter meetings?

10 Professional Certification: Why? Emerging profession in organizations Increase credibility Develop standards for the profession Broad based certification

11 Professional Certification: How? Phase 1: Body of Knowledge Phase 2: Eligibility Requirements Phase 3: Question Writing and Reference Phase 4: Exam Administration

12 Professional Certification: BOK Interpersonal relationship skills including engaging, influencing and communicating with stakeholders. Core concepts relate to sustainability, systems thinking and business acumen. Components of a sustainability management system.

13 Core Sustainability Concepts 1.1 Explain ideas and concepts of sustainability to various audiences 1.2 Choose appropriate third party sustainability resources.

14 Stakeholder Engagement 2.1 Identify, map and prioritize stakeholders and their primary interests or concerns 2.2 Develop a strategy and means of engaging with each stakeholder 2.3 Implement and institutionalize procedures for engaging and communicating with internal stakeholders (e.g. senior management, functional leads, line employees) 2.4 Implement procedures for engaging and communicating with external stakeholders (e.g. suppliers, industry partners, NGO s community members) 2.5 Build relationships across organizational functions 2.6 Prepare communications with input from key stakeholders

15 Plan Sustainability Strategies 3.1 Develop a high level, long term sustainability road map 3.2 Articulate the business case for sustainability 3.3 Articulate a long term vision of sustainability for the organization and a strategy to achieve it 3.4 Create an overarching project framework to support the higher level framework, that can be operationalized and implemented 3.5 Identify material issues and the relevant key indicators, specific metrics and targets 3.6 Identify the critical components of an SMS

16 Implement Sustainability Strategies 4.1 Establish effective support and governance structures for the implementation of sustainability strategies and initiatives 4.2 Implement an SMS in alignment with accepted standards and protocols 4.3 Integrate sustainability principles into organizational functions, policies and practices 4.4 Manage complex projects 4.5 Communicate sustainability plans and concepts and choose strategies for buy in from all members and levels of an organization 4.6 Launch and support teams and work groups 4.7 Drive innovation, improvement and continuous learning 4.8 Distribute communication and process for gathering feedback

17 Evaluate Sustainability Efforts 5.1 Conduct an impacts assessment of organizational or community inputs, operations, outputs and stakeholder relationships 5.2 Design, implement and maintain data systems for collecting accurate, timely and reliable data (maximally integrated with other data collection systems of the organization). 5.3 Analyze data and draw conclusions about progress. 5.4 Gather data, case studies, examples, and logically compile and order them.

18 Adjust Plans 6.1 Maintain and continuously refine management systems 6.2 Prioritize action based on analysis and set targets

19 ISSP Conference: 3 rd Annual November 12 14, 2014 Sheraton Downtown Denver

20 ISSP Conference: Program Call for Presenters 18 breakout sessions 75 minute sessions Focus on in depth sessions Sample formats: case histories, sustainability tools overview, facilitated dialogues, panel discussions, roundtable discussion sessions Site Visit: Best of Sustainable Denver/ Colorado Pre conference (Nov 12 th ) ½ Day Site Visit Tour for conference participants Request for ideas or hosting for site visits Conference Committee: Request for Volunteers Assist with program/content decisions Assist with site visit planning Assist with on site support (greeters)

21 ISSP Conference: Sponsorship $10,000 $5,000 $3,500 $2,500 $1,000 Primary Sponsor Speaker Sponsor Reception Sponsor Meal or Break Out Sponsor Vendor and Exhibitor Sponsor For more information download the sponsorship PDF

22 Colorado Chapter Meeting Schedule: 1. January 2014 (Inaugural Meeting) 2. May September November 2014 (ISSP Conference) If you are interested in your company hosting a meeting, let us know!

23 ISSP Fees Member Annual Dues $150: Individual $120: Government or Non Profit $75: Student

24 Colorado Chapter Fees (work in progress!) CAN be an ISSP member without belonging to chapter CANNOT be chapter member without ISSP membership Chapter dues modest: $40 50 range annually Non chapter members maximum 2 meetings (excl. this) Chapter event fees (after this one) Minimal for chapter members: $10+/ range Larger for non chapter members: $30 35 range (maximum 2)

25 Let Us Know.. Conference Committee Volunteers Conference Sponsorship Conference Site Visit Opportunities Hosting Future ISSP Chapter Meetings Joining our ISSP Mailing List

26 Thank You! For more information contact ISSP Colorado board members: K.J. McCorry officiency.com Graham Russell