Frequently Asked Questions

The Global Sustainability Consortium (GSC) is the world's leading multi-stakeholder action platform dedicated to accelerating the achievement of global sustainability goals. We unite industries, governments, academia, and civil society to co-create scalable solutions and drive systemic change.

Our mission is to transform sustainability commitments into tangible action and measurable impact by providing the collaborative framework, strategic direction, and expert-driven tools needed to solve the world's most pressing challenges.

Unlike chambers of commerce, we are a focused, project-driven action platform. Unlike consultancies, we facilitate peer-to-peer collaboration rather than selling proprietary advice. We are not a lobby group but a neutral convener that turns dialogue into deployable projects, tools, and standards.

It means we create structured collaboration between entities that traditionally operate in silos: private corporations across competing sectors, public policymakers, university researchers, financial institutions, and NGOs. All work together in our Working Committees and flagship projects.

The GSC is a mission-driven entity established and legally owned by its founding organization. Its strategic direction is set by a Governing Board elected from the Core Membership. Day-to-day operations are executed by the Secretariat. High-level guidance is provided by an independent Advisory Board of global experts. The consortium's mission and impact are owned and advanced collectively by its entire member community.

The GSC is structured as a mission-driven entity. All revenue is reinvested into developing our platforms, tools, research, and events to further our collective goals.

We have tiers for Organizations (Corporations, SMEs, Startups, NGOs, Academia) and Individuals (Professionals, Consultants). See our Membership page for detailed eligibility.

We offer four primary tiers:

• Core Member: For large corporations seeking leadership, governance rights, and premium visibility.
• General Member: For established SMEs seeking full access to tools, training, and collaboration.
• Associate Member: For startups, universities, and NGOs to join the innovation ecosystem.
• Professional Member: For individual experts seeking networking and career development.

A detailed benefits matrix is available on our Membership page.

Annual membership investments are structured in US Dollars (USD) for the Core, General, Associate, and Professional tiers. Equivalent value is applied globally based on prevailing exchange rates.

Fill the Membership Form, select your tier, and complete the online application form. The Secretariat will review your application and contact you.

Standard review takes 5-10 business days. You may be contacted for additional information. Upon acceptance, you will receive an invoice and, upon payment, your login credentials and membership kit.

No, membership fees are annual and non-refundable, as they grant immediate access to resources and intellectual property.

Yes, membership renews annually. You will receive a renewal notice 60 days prior to expiry with instructions on how to cancel if you wish.

Yes, you can request a tier change at your renewal date. Pro-rated fees or credits may apply, subject to Secretariat approval.

Yes, the GSC reserves the right to terminate membership for violation of our Terms and Conditions, Code of Conduct, or non-payment of fees.

It is a members-only, secure analytics platform that allows you to measure your sustainability performance, map it against global frameworks (SDGs, GRI, SASB), and benchmark it against anonymized peer data from within the GSC network.

Know more about our SDG & ESG Impact Benchmarking Dashboard.

Absolutely. Data is aggregated and anonymized for benchmarking. Your raw, company-specific data is never shared with other members. We employ bank-grade encryption and strict access controls.

See our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

We offer a free public version for basic Scope 1 & 2 estimates, and an advanced members-only version for comprehensive Scope 1, 2, and 3 calculations, scenario modeling, and audit-ready reporting.

Get access to GSC Carbon Footprint Calculator.

It is our centralized digital library of the latest sustainability research, case studies, and white papers from global institutions and member companies. It's designed to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application.

Read more about Global Innovation Lab.

A private, searchable database of all GSC members. It allows you to find and connect with potential partners, clients, or experts based on industry, expertise, location, and project interests.

Know more about Secured Member Directory.

All tools are accessible 24/7 through the secure Member Portal on our website after you log in with your credentials. See complete list of tools here.

GSC Academy offers professional certifications including:

For complete certification programs list visit Training and Development page.

Yes, our curricula are developed with global practitioners and aligned with international standards (GHG Protocol, GRI, etc.). They are designed to be globally relevant and demonstrate practical competency.

Yes, significant discounts on all certification programs and webinar fees are a key benefit for all organizational and professional members.

We host the Annual GSC Global Summit (flagship conference), regional thematic conferences, quarterly leadership meetings, expert seminars, and frequent topical webinars.

Yes, most webinars and the public sessions of our summits are open for registration. However, members receive exclusive benefits like significant discounts, VIP access, speaking opportunities, and admission to members-only sessions.

Speaking and sponsorship opportunities are prioritized for members. Please contact the Secretariat or view the "Partner with Us" section on the event pages or email your interest at events@gsconsortium.org

These are our core action-oriented projects (e.g., Green, Blue and Circular Economy Development, Global Plastic Waste Strategy). Members join Working Committees to collaboratively research, design, and pilot solutions on these specific challenges.

Members can express interest through the Member Portal. Committees are formed based on expertise and capacity, and are led by member-nominated chairs.

IP ownership for collaborative projects is defined in a Project Agreement signed by all participating members before work begins. Typically, background IP (existing knowledge brought into a project) remains with the contributing member. Foreground IP (new creations developed within the project) is jointly owned by the participating members under terms defined in the agreement.

It is expressly noted that the foundational intellectual property of the Global Sustainability Consortium (GSC)—including its brand, trademarks, methodologies, tools, platform architecture, governance framework, and program designs—is the sole property of the GSC Secretariat, developed under the guidance of its Governing and Advisory Boards. This ecosystem IP is licensed to members for use in accordance with their membership benefits.

Upon expiration or termination of membership, all rights and licenses granted to the member—including the right to use the GSC Seal, access member-only platforms, and utilize any consortium-provided IP—are immediately revoked. The member must cease all use of GSC trademarks, tools, and confidential materials, and must remove any claims of affiliation with the consortium.

Through the Secured Member Directory, collaboration boards (where members post RFPs), networking events, and by actively making introductions based on shared strategic interests.

Yes! Members are encouraged to propose new initiatives. Proposals are reviewed by the relevant Governing Board committee for alignment, resource availability, and member interest.

The Governing Board is the strategic decision-making body, elected by and from the Core Membership. Core Member organizations nominate representatives for election at the Annual General Meeting.

An honorary body known as Advisory Board of globally renowned, independent experts in sustainability, policy, and science. They provide high-level strategic guidance and validate the consortium's direction. They are appointed by the Governing Board.

We consolidate member insights to form evidence-based policy white papers and position statements. We facilitate structured dialogues between our leadership and regulatory bodies to advocate for a supportive policy environment.

An official digital badge and membership credential that members can display. It signifies verified membership in a prestigious global coalition and grants VIP access to GSC and partner events.

Contact our support team via the help desk link within the Member Portal or email tech@GSConsortium.org

The Primary Contact for your membership can update all details through the "My Organization" profile in the Member Portal.

Our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy are linked in the footer of every page on our website.

Please contact the Communications lead at the Secretariat: media@GSConsortium.org

For media, press and advertisement inquiries.

We welcome partnerships with industry associations, academic institutions, and standards bodies. To discuss collaboration, please contact the Secretariat at:membership@GSConsortium.org