ISEAL
Joshua Wickerham is an experienced professional in sustainability systems with over a decade of expertise in outreach and engagement. Currently serving as the Manager of Outreach and Engagement at ISEAL since September 2010, Joshua provides strategic guidance for membership and policy initiatives, fostering collaboration among various stakeholders. Previous roles at ISEAL include Manager of Membership and Engagement, where Joshua facilitated learning among sustainability practitioners, and Manager of Policy and Outreach, focusing on high-level initiatives in China. Joshua has also worked as an independent Sustainability Advisor for numerous organizations, including the United Nations and WWF, and held positions with GIZ as an International Expert and AccountAbility as China Representative. With a Master's degree in International Affairs from UC San Diego and a Bachelor's from the University of Michigan, Joshua has a strong educational foundation in international development and civil society.
ISEAL
ISEAL supports ambitious sustainability systems and their partners to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. With our growing global network and our focus on credible practices, we drive impact and make markets a force for good. From the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis to human rights and persistent poverty, the world needs scalable and effective solutions. Our convening power and thought leadership accelerate positive change on these critical challenges, so companies and governments can meet their sustainability commitments and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our membership works across more than a hundred countries, in sectors from forestry and seafood to biomaterials and extractives. Independent research illustrates their impacts in production, supply chains and business practices. Our Codes of Good Practice support sustainability systems to improve how they operate and deliver greater impact. Our Credibility Principles help businesses and governments make informed choices about the systems they work with, pushing the schemes to further improve. We work by: • defining credible practice for sustainability systems based on emerging global consensus • convening forums for collaboration, sharing of experience and collective action • delivering expertise, advice and training • facilitating and promoting innovation to strengthen sustainability systems. Together, we can deliver real and lasting change for the benefit of people and planet. Join us.