Organizational Update: Charting Independence
Dear Valued WSBC Supporter,
I am thrilled to share some exciting news about the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. After careful deliberation, and with the endorsement of Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership: WMEP Manufacturing Solutions, our current parent company, WSBC will become an independent non-profit organization effective January 1, 2025. This transition marks a significant milestone in our corporate journey, allowing us to broaden our mission to impact sustainability in Wisconsin with a broader scope to serve the entire Wisconsin business community with services to improve sustainability -- Education, Consulting, and Member Networking.
Our Mission Continues
At WSBC, our vision is for all businesses, regardless of size, sector, or location to have a fully integrated sustainability program. With our transition to an independent non-profit, we bring a renewed dedication to accelerating sustainability and developing leaders who can drive impactful change The business case for sustainability is clear—it reduces risks, cuts costs, fosters innovation, and boosts competitive advantage. In today’s market, integrating sustainability strengthens your brand, enhances business value, and meets the evolving needs of talent, customers, and stakeholders alike. At WSBC, we provide the knowledge, tools, support, and community to shape Wisconsin's sustainable economic business future.
Accelerating Sustainability in Wisconsin
We are dedicated to partnering with you and your organization to build a more sustainable future that enhances reliability, reduces emissions, and boosts efficiency across all businesses. Our sustainability support services are tailored to the unique needs of Wisconsin businesses, including those with global reach, and focus on effectively managing and integrating key sustainability issues to ensure your efforts are both valuable and impactful. We will continue collaborating with WMEP to ensure Wisconsin manufacturers benefit from comprehensive sustainability resources and support.
Join Us in Making a Difference
We're excited about the future and ready to collaborate with you. Your involvement with WSBC, through various engagement opportunities, is more critical now than ever. I hope we can count on your continued support as we work together to advance sustainability across Wisconsin!
How You Can Get Involved:
🎯Sponsor: Enhance your visibility from businesses across the state when you sponsor our annual WSBC Conference or one of our annual initiatives.
🤝Participate: Connect with businesses facing similar challenges. Join a committee or form a working group to tackle specific sustainability issues, with a little help from your friends!
🚀Elevate and Accelerate: Advance your organization’s own sustainability program with our proprietary Green Masters Program® designed to help you define, prioritize, and gain recognition for your sustainability initiatives.
💡Support: Share your expertise, time, or financial resources to help us build a future-ready Wisconsin business community. Your contributions are vital to achieving our mission.
Advancing and Accelerating
WSBC began in 2007 as a think tank and forum for sustainability, founded by Tom Eggert, a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Our mission was to explore, define, and collaborate on sustainability initiatives for Wisconsin businesses.
Since then, we've evolved into a dynamic platform where companies collaborate, exchange innovative ideas, discuss business cases, and learn from one another’s experiences. Our flagship offering, The Green Masters Program®, is a certification and recognition tool designed to help companies establish credible sustainability programs tailored to their specific needs. This program enables businesses to define and prioritize key sustainability issues, manage them systematically, and leverage best practices and insights from the broader community.
In 2019, WSBC transitioned ownership to Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership: WMEP Manufacturing Solutions. This collaboration with Wisconsin manufacturers has significantly grown our impact and shaped the state's sustainability landscape. Going forward, as an independent non-profit, we are poised to broaden our focus and expand our impact, offering services that enhance financial outcomes for all Wisconsin businesses.
Your engagement and financial support are vital to our continued success.
To learn more about our programs and services, or to get involved, please visit us at www.WisconsinSustainability.com or reach out to me directly.
Thank you for your commitment to a sustainable future for Wisconsin and our global community.
Sincerely,
Jessy Servi Ortiz
Managing Director, WSBC
The future is brimming with possibilities, and your engagement with us is not just important; it's absolutely essential as we pave the way for a sustainable tomorrow.
Together, we can turn the tide of challenges into opportunities, and we’re counting on your unwavering support to help us lead this charge. Let’s roll up our sleeves and work hand-in-hand to make sustainability not just a goal, but an integrated part of how we do business.
