Woodside Institute Inc DBA Institute for Sustainable Communication

All life and all communication involves flows of energy, matter and information, but it is the capacity to communicate through the use of print and digital media that defines the human species. The extent to which we communicate, learn, collaborate and coordinate our actions in a sustainable manner will determine the fate of humanity and the quality of life enjoyed by current and future generations.

ISC's mission is to raise awareness, build capacity and foster the widespread adoption of economically viable, environmentally restorative and socially constructive uses of print and digital media.

Our vision is to be recognized as leaders in the global transformation of media supply chains and communication practices that allow business, government and individuals to meet the needs of present generations without crossing irreversible thresholds that compromise the ability of future generations to do the same.

Our values characterize how we conduct ourselves in our drive for tangible, lasting results and are as indispensable to success as our unifying mission and vision.

Our mission of raising awareness and capacity for sustainable use of communication media guides everything we do. We use the best available science, a creative spirit, and a non-confrontational approach to craft innovative solutions to complex communication problems at scales that matter and in ways that will endure.

• Develop, analyze and use the best available science, a science-based rigor, continuous improvement, and best practices to set priorities, make decisions, take action, and measure results
• Use a creative spirit and original thought in the pursuit of excellence
• Conduct our business in a fiscally responsible, environmentally restorative and socially constructive manner.

Sustainability is an issue that challenges all of us to learn, communicate and collaborate more effectively. In all that we do we seek to integrate and balance the economic, environmental and social outcomes of our actions through full cost accounting, systems thinking and stakeholder dialogue.

ISC is committed to developing the next generation of communication and media leaders that are required to create green jobs, foster environmental restoration and improve quality of life in the communities they touch.

ISC’s Urban Scholars program provides Micro-Scholarships to academically promising young men and women in the US to help them complete their college degrees and mentoring to inspire them to assume leadership roles in their communities. These micro-scholarships of $500 to $1500 are paid directly to the colleges that ISC’s urban scholars are enrolled in and our mentoring efforts provide students with access to business, nonprofit and government leaders.