What is ASP?

ASP exists because there are increasing numbers of people who feel concerned about the mismatch between what we know about the world, and the way that we live in it. The explosion of networks, books, events, jargon and information about how things could or should change is bewildering.

ASP is a response to the apparent need for a connective system dedicated to the support of people who are otherwise independent. It aims to demonstrate the potential for living more in sympathy with our environment across cultural boundaries by acting out an alternative way of working.

ASP aims to create opportunities for people to co-operate, and so benefit by:

• Combining with others to accelerate change
• Co-operating to win work
• Co-operating to win funding for research/work
• Providing a mutual Quality Assurance of work
• Offering peer to peer support and personal development
• Co-ordinating Information exchange and learning

ASP's Vision

Uniting people around world views that honour and value our place in nature.

Our Purpose

ASP promotes learning that transforms behaviour from unsustainable to sustainable* practices.

We create Learning Events that promote sharing, contribution and learning in all aspects of sustainability between corporations, academia, government agencies and individuals.

Our Mission

ASP brings about these transformations in as many economically active people as possible through its association and membership network.

Our Organisation

ASP is designed to work like the natural systems around us. It is shaped by its membership and is based on strong social contracts between associates and members involving a commitment of time to each other and a disciplined approach to learning and review.

Some quotes from current members when asked why they joined…

…the focus on sustainability

…connection with interesting people

…sustainability is worth striving for

…I think it is so important for people to share knowledge in this area. There is so much knowledge out there, but it feels as though it is under the covers. It is also incredibly motivating to meet others with the same passion and interest

…the opportunity to network with like minded people and collaborate on projects.

…the opportunity to link and collaborate with like-minded and capable individuals who really want to make a positive difference in facing our collective global challenges

…focus upon the individual but within a community

…there is a strong sense of purpose towards a cause.

…it’s an organisation which has welcomed members with open arms

…keen to meet others who shared my values

…the historical connection with Anita Roddick and the Masters in Responsible Business Practice.

…I discovered ASP has an action learning program that applies value based ventures that seek to achieve impact on social benefit out comes

…the idea of finding a better way for us to live and do business

… attracted by some of the workshops they organised

…as an RPB alumni I was interested in the idea of a virtual organisation developing and delivering work and learning opportunities

…what ASP stands for and its innovative concept for bringing people together

…create a better world for our children

ASP is a not-for-profit organisation that offers a range of benefits to its asociates and members, and through their skill and experience, offers support to organisations learning to deal with new management and leadership challenges in the 21st century.

Our organisation is minimal so we can focus our resources on creating value for our associates and members

ASP belongs to its associates, so ASP is both the resource and responsibility of the associates. ASP continually adapts to the learning and creative input of its members and promotes personal and professional development. ASP actively connects with like-minded networks in pursuit of its purpose.

*Sustainability is understood to include all definitions that do not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Social Justice is regarded as an integral part of sustainability.



Who is involved in ASP?