The Women’s Climate Collaborative (WCC) was launched by ACCO in 2014 with the intent of positioning women to demonstrate leadership and advance their careers by leveraging strengths, capabilities and skills, while harnessing their commitment to address climate change.

The WCC encourages and promotes the professional advancement of women in the climate and sustainability professions. In particular, the WCC will increase public awareness of the powerful work being done by professional women in addressing climate change.

The WCC's efforts will:

• Promote Leadership: Encourage and promote the professional advancement of women in climate and sustainability professions, and will increase public awareness of the powerful work being done by professional women in addressing climate change. Provide access to educational materials, trainings, tools and mentorship opportunities for career development.
• Build Community: Provide both formal and informal settings for women in climate and sustainability related positions to meet, share substantive information and work experiences, establish a collaborative network and develop business relationships.
• Advance the Field: Be a force in the development and adoption of climate change mitigation, adaptation and sustainability related best practices within organizations. Engage in local and global discussions highlighting the role of professional women in addressing climate change. Provide resources and support to members that will benefit them in their professional development.

ACCO organizational members receive complimentary membership to the WCC, while individual members are offered a discount on the WCC membership package.  Additional information on the initiative is available at http://www.WomensClimate.org.