Connect. Learn. Accelerate.
ISTEP is a trusted network of professionals and resources designed to help you connect with peers, learn from experts, and move forward with confidence.
Companies globally are under growing pressure to show real sustainability progress toward net zero, packaging circularity, ESG impact, supply chain reporting. Many teams feel overstretched or isolated, without the practical tools or peer support to turn strategy into action.
That’s why ISTEP the Industry Sustainability Transition & Engagement Partnership was created.
ISTEP is a free, collaborative network where industry professionals, universities, and emerging talent come together to learn, share practical resources, and accelerate sustainability progress across sectors.
How ISTEP works.
Choose what fits your schedule - drop into a webinar, join a meet-up, or search the resource library. Our blended model ensures consistent engagement, accessible learning, and a strong sense of community working together towards a common goal.
Online Track
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Interactive sessions led by practitioners, academics, and industry experts. These webinars focus on timely sustainability topics and provide practical insights, tools, and examples members can apply immediately.
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Informal monthly gatherings that create space for open conversation, peer learning, and problem-solving.
Members share challenges, compare approaches, and connect with others facing similar issues.
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Dedicated time with partner experts for hands-on guidance. Members can ask practical questions, get feedback on their work, and explore solutions in a supportive, confidential setting.
In-Person Track
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Hosted by member organisations, these sessions combine topical learning, peer exchange, and networking. They help shape the agenda for upcoming ISTEP activities and strengthen relationships across sectors.
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Hands-on sessions designed to explore real sustainability problems, share practices, and co-develop ideas. Workshops are collaborative, practical, and highly interactive.
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A multi-track event featuring speakers, panels, applied learning sessions, and opportunities for students and employers to connect. Host sites may also offer optional site visits for an inside look at sustainability in action.
Why ISTEP matters.
Across industries, sustainability professionals face similar challenges — limited resources, shifting expectations, and increasing responsibility. At the same time, universities and students are looking for stronger links to real-world practice and clearer pathway into sustainability careers.
ISTEP fills this gap by creating a shared space where practitioners can connect with peers facing similar challenges, access practical tools and templates, learn from experts and real-world examples, and benefit from stronger collaboration between industry and academia. It also supports students and early-career professionals by opening pathways into sustainability practice and connecting them with employers.
Whether you’re moving a strategy forward, navigating reporting requirements, or exploring sustainability as a student, ISTEP offers a supportive community designed to help you succeed.
We create value through collaboration.
ISTEP was built on a simple principle: people learn faster, act with more confidence, and create greater impact when they connect with others facing similar challenges.
Our Partners.
ISTEP works because it combines real-world practice with academic insight and creates pathways for emerging talent.
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Partners such as the University of Bath contribute academic rigor, national visibility, trusted networks, and integration with teaching, student engagement, and professional studies.
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Gain access to practical tools, peer networks, shared resources, and expert guidance that support real-world implementation and professional development.
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Students benefit from exposure to real-world challenges, hands-on events, best practices, and clear pathways into sustainability careers.
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Fosterra is the creator and sponsor for ISTEP - they offer decades of applied sustainability experience, expert facilitation, and a commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind in the transition.
Join the community.
Access ISTEP resources for free.
Membership includes:
Access to all educational sessions (virtual + in-person).
Webinars, meet-ups, and expert office hours.
Tools, templates, action checklists, and case studies.
Networking with peers, companies, and students.
Invitations to events and the annual ISTEP Summit.
No costs, no eligibility requirements - just bring your curiosity and willingness to share.
