Nitesh Dullabh, Global ESG and SDG Expert, Appointed as Governing Board President of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP)

1 August 2023

Salem, Ore.: International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nitesh Dullabh as ISSP Governing Board President.

As a global Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) expert, Dullabh brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to lead ISSP in its mission to provide a trusted community and tools to sustainability professionals worldwide. He joined the ISSP Governing Board in 2021 and most recently served as Vice President. During this time, the Governing Board guided the organization through significant member growth, an expansion of its professional development resources, a new member portal, and the launch of a members-only discussion platform, ISSPCommunity.

Dullabh is the CEO and Founder of 2POD Ventures, a company whose mission is to empower and guide public and private entities in implementing their ESG ambitions with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other sustainability frameworks. Dullabh has worked and lived in South Africa, China, and the United States. In South Africa, he had the privilege of serving in Nelson Mandela's administration.

He is a master designer and professional in corporate sustainability and climate change strategic initiatives. His most recent position was Partner with ERM (Environmental Resources Management), a leading global consultancy in sustainability. Dullabh has managed and supported Fortune 500 clients across a variety of industries in mapping their ESG roadmaps, developing their energy, water, and biodiversity baselines, and guiding them through strategic climate change culture programs and projects.

“I am optimistic about the change and impact possible when professionals spanning 94 different countries join together in solving sustainable development challenges. In this critical decade prior to 2030, we need leaders from every continent and industry sector to work together with mutual trust and respect to advance practical and implementable solutions,” said Dullabh. “It is truly a privilege and honor to serve as Governing Board President, and I am very grateful to the leadership of my fellow Board colleagues and our executive staff in supporting the careers of our members and excellence in the industry.”

ISSP is the leading global membership network of sustainability professionals, providing connection and professional development to individuals, organizations, and communities around the globe. ISSP Governing Board members are sustainability leaders from the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors committed to creating a future where sustainability is standard practice.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nitesh Dullabh as our new Governing Board President," said Michelle Benavides, ISSP Executive Director. “His expertise in designing and implementing sustainability strategies aligns perfectly with the goals of our organization's members. We look forward to working with Nitesh to expand awareness of ISSP’s mission, increase member support, and further contribute to a more sustainable world."



Dullabh will serve with ISSP Governing Board Officers representing an international community of sustainability professionals working across sectors, including officers Chhavi Maggu, SEP, as Vice President, Bangaly Kourouma, M.S. as Treasurer, and Olusheun Olaoshebikan as Secretary. Former Governing Board President, Trisha Bauman, M.S. will continue to serve ISSP alongside Gary Tong as members of the Governing Board.

About ISSP

The International Society of Sustainability Professionals is the world’s leading professional association of sustainability practitioners. A member-driven organization, ISSP moves the sustainability profession forward by empowering each other and defining professional excellence. ISSP launched the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) and Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP) credentials (formerly the ISSP Sustainability Associate and ISSP Certified Sustainability Professional credentials) in 2016 to define and recognize competency in the field of sustainability. ISSP has since partnered with Green Business Certification Inc., which formally acquired the credentials in 2019, to enhance, scale and promote the credentials in order to drive positive environmental, social and economic outcomes in organizations and communities worldwide.