Impact Maker and Earth Academy Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Global Sustainability Talent Development
Impact Maker, the leading marketplace for climate, energy, and ESG experts, and Earth Academy, the premier workplace sustainability skills education platform, announced a strategic partnership built to bridge the growing sustainability talent gap and empower organizations worldwide to achieve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
This collaboration unites www.impactmaker.co's network of 285+ verified sustainability professionals and AI-powered advisory services with www.earthacademyglobal.com's proven educational platform, which has delivered over 127,000 hours of sustainability training to 28,000+ students across 47 countries.
Addressing the Critical Skills Gap
As organizations face mounting pressure to comply with evolving ESG regulations including CSRD, IFRS sustainability standards, and various net-zero commitments, the demand for qualified sustainability professionals has never been greater. This partnership creates a comprehensive ecosystem where businesses can access both the expertise needed to implement sustainability initiatives and the training required to build internal capabilities.
"The transition to a sustainable economy requires both immediate expert support and long-term capacity building," said Lars Friedrich, Founder of Impact Maker. "By partnering with Earth Academy, we're creating a seamless pathway for organizations to access top-tier sustainability talent while simultaneously upskilling their teams to drive lasting change."
Stefaan van Hooydonk, Dean of Earth Academy, added: "Education is the foundation of meaningful change. Through this partnership, we're not just teaching sustainability concepts – we're connecting learners directly with real-world opportunities to apply their knowledge and advance their careers in this critical field."
Comprehensive Solutions for the Green Economy
The partnership offers organizations integrated solutions across multiple dimensions:
Talent Access & Development: Companies can hire verified ESG, climate, and energy experts through Impact Maker's marketplace while simultaneously enrolling their teams in Earth Academy's specialized courses covering ESG reporting, GHG management, climate risk, circular economy, and sustainable finance.
Educational Excellence: Earth Academy's three schools – Strategy and Reporting, Climate, and Sustainable Finance – provide practitioners, leaders, and executives with the knowledge needed to navigate complex sustainability challenges, from CSRD compliance to net-zero planning.
Flexible Learning Pathways: The alliance supports learning through self-paced courses, live masterclasses, and one-on-one coaching, ensuring professionals at all levels can develop relevant skills on their own schedule.
Advisory Services: Impact Maker's fixed-price sustainability services, ranging from double materiality assessments to EcoVadis gap analysis and TCFD advisory, can now be complemented by Earth Academy's educational programs to ensure knowledge transfer and capability building.
Driving Impact Through Innovation
Both organizations share a commitment to democratizing sustainability knowledge and making expert support accessible to businesses of all sizes. Impact Maker's platform enables companies to "Start Small, Scale Fast" by reducing overhead and connecting with specialized talent for projects ranging from three to nine months. Earth Academy's mission to help individuals and organizations make informed decisions that benefit both environment and economic growth aligns perfectly with this approach.
The partnership also addresses the intersection of traditional sustainability expertise and emerging technologies. Impact Maker's AI Business Operations services, including AI-powered revenue engines, content creation, and customer support automation, complement Earth Academy's educational offerings to prepare professionals for the digitally-enabled future of sustainability work.
About Impact Maker
Impact Maker is a global marketplace connecting businesses with top-tier climate, energy, and ESG experts for on-demand consulting, managed services, and AI-powered business operations. With a network of 285+ verified professionals and a comprehensive catalog of sustainability services, Impact Maker enables organizations to reduce overhead while driving real impact. The platform also offers the Impact Maker Academy, providing live masterclasses and accredited courses on CSRD, IFRS sustainability standards, double materiality, and other critical topics. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Impact Maker serves clients worldwide. Learn more at www.ImpactMaker.co
About Earth Academy
Earth Academy is the leading workplace sustainability skills education platform, having delivered over 127,000 hours of training to 28,000+ students across 47 countries. Through its three schools – Strategy and Reporting, Climate, and Sustainable Finance – Earth Academy offers comprehensive education on ESG reporting, GHG management, climate risk, circular economy, and sustainable finance. The Academy partners with the IFRS Foundation and other leading organizations to democratize sustainability knowledge and empower professionals to drive meaningful change. Based in Amstelveen, The Netherlands, Earth Academy is led by Dean Stefaan van Hooydonk and CEO Shivani Rajpal. Learn more at www.earthacademyglobal.com
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Earth Academy Email: learn@earthacademyglobal.com