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Sustainability Training

Why You Need Sustainability Training

With increasing pressure to become sustainable, corporations and individuals alike need to be educated on what sustainability means and how to integrate sustainable practices into their systems. Frequently, sustainability requirements are forced upon our clients, and they typically don't know how or where to start. Sustainability Training can be tailored to any situation and can assist clients with developing and meeting sustainability goals.

Why We Do What We Do

"Action without knowledge is wasted." In order to make progress towards a sustainable economy and lifestyle, we must spread the understanding of what sustainability is and how to reach this ultimate goal. Our background as educators and our expert understanding of sustainability principals and practices provides the platform to spread awareness and reshape thought processes to incorporate sustainability into all walks of life. For us, the most exciting part is witnessing the paradigm shift with our clients that leads to smarter business decisions and drives innovation.

How We Do What We Do

It is neccessary to work from the top down, educating all levels of the organization. Each training program is customized to our clients for maximum effectiveness.

Why Clients Choose Us

We design, develop, and conduct our sustainability training programs to meet your company's specific needs. We bring years of practical experience, along with a strong teaching background, to provide extensive, hands-on training in a clear and comprehensive package. We have a no-nonsense, practical approach to training that enables you to directly apply what you have learned to achieve your objectives.

Whether you are a general contractor who wants to learn how to incorporate green building options into your business, a building owner who wants to know how to develop policies and procedures to help reduce operating costs and certify your buildings, or a Fortune 500 Company wanting to learn how to integrate sustainability into your corporate culture, we can design a program that is a perfect fit for your needs.

Benefits of Sustainability Training

Education is crucial to any sustainability policy. Our clients that have seen the most success with their sustainability goals are those who have integrated an education program for their employees.

  • Principles of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
    • SSC will train your company on the principles and practices of sustainability, the process of developing a sustainability program, and the details of the sustainability program developed for your company.
  • Sustainable Manufacturing and Operations Training
    • SSC will train your company on the principles of energy, water, and waste efficiency throughout your manufacturing operation.
  • Sustainable Product Development and Product Stewardship
    • SSC will introduce your company to green products, explain the principles of LCA and how to use them to green your supply chain, and help you develop the tools for sustainable product development.
  • Sustainable Operations for Buildings: The Value to Your Bottom Line
    • SSC will train your company on the principles of sustainable operations, building performance measurement and benchmarking, and sustainable facilities management.
  • Sustainability Sales
    • SSC will train your sales force on the green aspects of your products, allowing them to communicate effectively with customers about why your product is green and how it meets green standards.
  • How to Market Your Sustainability Initiatives
    • SSC will demonstrate the business case for sustainability and why "green" is important to your customers. This course will also show how to use sustainability information as a sales tool to communicate your messaging in B2B and B2C transactions.

Workshop Testimonials


  • Dennis Gehman: "The value Tad brings to the class and, I'm sure his clients, is more than I've experienced elsewhere."
  • Joshua McElroy: "SSC has the methodology and knowledge of sustainable building down to a science and do a great job of laying out the process..."


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