Free US sustainability training platform launches

Supply Chain Sustainability School will launch in the United States in January 2025. Recognized as a leading platform for sustainability training in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, the School will offer free industry-supported training, knowledge sharing, and resources to promote best practices in sustainability within the US construction industry. 

Key industry stakeholders have gathered to affirm their commitment to enhancing sustainability initiatives across their supply chains. Founding Partners from various sectors, including Burns & McDonnell, CRH, Fluor, Keller Group, National Grid, and Skanska, underscored their dedication to collaborative approaches to address significant environmental challenges. 

The School has established a solid reputation in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, having trained over 137,000 individuals and trusted by 30,000 companies since its inception over 12 years ago. The same dedicated team aims to replicate this success in the US, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing among industry professionals. 

Ian Heptonstall, Founder and Director of the Supply Chain Sustainability School, said: “Over the past 12 years, we have seen firsthand how effective collaboration and strong partnerships can advance sustainability in our industry. We are committed to using our experience to encourage collaboration among US industry stakeholders and tackle shared challenges like climate change and social responsibility.” 

The US School is committed to providing free learning opportunities, facilitating knowledge sharing, and promoting a collaborative approach to addressing critical sustainability challenges, including energy and carbon, sustainability reporting, environmental management, waste and circular economy, biodiversity, community engagement, and supplier diversity. 

The Supply Chain Sustainability School will launch on January 29, 2025, and will be free to join. It will offer access to hundreds of accredited online sustainability training sessions and valuable e-learning resources.

Companies interested in collaborating with industry peers to shape the School's development for the US supply chain can become Partners. Those who sign up before the official launch on January 29, 2025, will receive Founding Partner status and additional benefits, including the opportunity to influence the School’s strategy as an advisory board member during the first year. For more information on partnership opportunities, contact the School team here.