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 U.S., 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 U.S. industry stakeholders and tackle shared challenges like climate change and social responsibility.”
The U.S. 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.
Launching on January 29, 2025, the Supply Chain Sustainability School will be free to join, offering access to hundreds of accredited online sustainability training sessions and valuable e-learning resources. Interested individuals can register for the free virtual launch event here.
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.
Quotes from Founding Partners
- Burns & McDonnell Corporate Sustainability Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Doug Dietrich said: “We know from our first-hand experience with the School’s seasoned leadership team that their approach really works. They provide a pragmatic, straightforward, unique nuts-and-bolts combination of structure and flexibility with bite-sized content that gets right to the point for busy people on the front lines. You gain the knowledge of how to shift gear from theory to practice and deliver the results our clients and communities expect in rapidly changing markets. Proud to be a Founding Partner.”
- CRH Chief Sustainability Officer, Eunice Heath said, “We value our long-standing relationship with the Supply Chain Sustainability School in Europe and we’re very pleased to be a founding partner of the U.S. Supply Chain Sustainability School. This partnership reflects CRH’s focus on innovation and sustainability and our belief that collaboration and knowledge sharing accelerate the transition to a more sustainable built environment. “
- Fluor Executive Director, Supply Chain and Digitalization, Asheesh Doda said: “As a Founding Partner, Fluor will continue to advocate and advance sustainability efforts in the industry. The establishment of the School in the U.S. will pave the way for new ideas and innovations, improved practices and processes, information sharing, and an overall better world.”
- Keller Chief Sustainability Officer, Kerry Porritt, said, “Keller is excited to support the School’s launch in the United States. By providing our supply chain with access to sustainability training and resources, we are not only enhancing our own practices but also contributing to a more sustainable future for the entire industry.”
- National Grid Head of Supply Chain Sustainability & Supplier Diversity, Saken Khokhar, said: “At National Grid, we recognize the critical role that supply chain collaboration plays in driving sustainability and diversity across industries. As a Founding Partner of the U.S. Supply Chain Sustainability School, we are proud to contribute to this transformative initiative. The School’s focus on equipping organizations with practical tools and resources aligns with our commitment to building a more sustainable and inclusive future. Together, we can empower our supply chain to meet the challenges of today and create meaningful change for generations to come.”
- Skanska Sr. Vice President of Sustainability, Myrrh Caplan, said: “As a Founding Partner of the Supply Chain Sustainability School, we are thrilled to support its launch in the United States. This initiative will equip our industry’s supply chain with invaluable tools and resources to drive sustainability forward. By collaborating with other industry leaders, we are committed to enhancing the skills and knowledge of our workforce to address the sustainability issues of today and the future.”