THE HSP Network

is a community of sustainability managers with the latest professional knowledge, dedicated to supporting each other’s growth and success, and actively committed to the transition of the business world to a green economy.

As members of this emerging and strengthening profession, we can become successful professionals and effective change leaders by continuously developing ourselves and supporting each other. Through belonging to the Hungarian Sustainability Professionals Network community, we aim to provide:

inspiration and access to up-to-date knowledge,
networking opportunities,
tools and methods for developing practical and managerial skills.

Our goal is to strengthen ourselves, each other, and the profession to which we belong through the active initiatives and contributions of our members. As a self-organizing and open community, we recognize and support the professional and practical efforts made toward the transition to a green economy.

MEMBERS

HSP Network members are professionals with a sustainability identity and a strong sense of mission, aiming to drive impactful progress toward a green economy primarily through the business sector. Members embrace the community’s credo and work with up-to-date knowledge and commitment.

In the short term, HSP Network membership serves as a quality mark in both the business services market and the job market, providing sustainability professionals with a competitive advantage and financial value. In the medium term, it can also offer international connections and professional development opportunities.

HSP Network Friend

Sustainability manager

Committed to sustainability but lacking professional experience and/or qualifications. The focus is on building a career, acquiring new professional knowledge, and deepening expertise.

HSP Network Professional

Practicing sustainability manager

Committed to sustainability, with both professional qualifications and experience. The focus is on networking and deepening professional knowledge and practice.

HSP Network Change Leader

Role Model Sustainability Manager

A professional recognition for those who have demonstrably and measurably proven themselves in the field of sustainability. Through their knowledge, personality, activities, or solutions, they have achieved a transformative impact. Their outstanding theoretical expertise, practical actions, changes, impact, and efforts to build the professional community are objectively measurable.

What We Believe In

Our credo defines the values for all members and partners that guide the operation and growth of the sustainability professionals’ community and profession. We are united by a few fundamental assumptions, ways of working, and shared goals:

ECOLOGICAL COMMITMENT

We believe and understand that we operate within a closed ecological system, and we shape our lifestyles, plan the impacts of our work, and manage our resource use accordingly. Instead of growth, we seek and promote models and solutions centered on development.

STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVE:

We continually strive to identify stakeholders, uncover and understand their perspectives, and effectively integrate them into decision-making processes, based on equality and reciprocity.

OPENNESS:

We maintain and humbly nurture our openness to new knowledge, solutions, and approaches, as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development.

ETHICS:

We believe that the end does not justify the means; therefore, we strive for high ethical standards in our work and collaborations, continuously reflecting on them and remaining open to feedback and concerns.

CHANGE LEADERSHIP:

We thoughtfully combine a holistic and systemic perspective with pragmatic, action-oriented problem-solving, as well as performance and impact measurement in our work.

COOPERATION:

We believe that collaboration is not only necessary but a success criterion that complements competition. We are committed to supporting each other and celebrating each other’s successes, continuously fostering empathy, solidarity, reciprocity, diversity, and inclusivity.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

We base our conclusions and statements on transparent, objective, and measurable facts and data. We actively stand against misleading green communication (greenwashing).

The HSP Network is a professional community connected by shared values, committed not only to its members but also to the authentic development of the profession that defines its collective identity.

HOW IS IT WORKING?

The HSP Network is a professional sustainability community connected by shared values, committed not only to its members but also to the authentic development of the profession that defines its collective identity.

Our community supports this commitment through a membership fee (50,000 HUF + VAT per year), which includes a wide range of services and opportunities, many of which are also driven by member initiatives. Additionally, discounted, cost-based services are available to complement the offerings. For graduates of the Certified Sustainability Manager course the membership fee is covered for one year.

GBA Network Friend

Six professional breakfast

Newsletter

Opportunity to participate in self-organized study tours

Closed Facebook group

Network building opportunity

Opportunity for professional introduction and development within the community

Opportunity to participate in social or networking events

50% discount on the annual conference fee

10% discount on Specialized Sustainability Manager training fees

INTERESTED

GBA Network Professional

Six professional breakfast

Newsletter

Opportunity to participate in self-organized study tours

Closed Facebook group

Network building opportunity

LinkedIn platform

Opportunity for professional introduction and development within the community

Opportunity to participate in social or networking events

50% discount on the annual conference fee

30% discount on Specialized Sustainability Manager training fees

Public membership profile on the website

Targeted personal recommendation for market opportunities and exciting projects

Participation in working groups and positions

INTERESTED

GBA Network Change Leader

Six professional breakfast

Newsletter

Opportunity to participate in self-organized study tours

Closed Facebook group

Network building opportunity

LinkedIn platform

Opportunity for professional introduction and development within the community

Opportunity to participate in social or networking events

50% discount on the annual conference fee

30% discount on Specialized Sustainability Manager training fees

Featured public membership profile on the website

Premium recommendation and opportunity creation for public appearances, market opportunities, and exciting programs

Participation in working groups and positions

INTERESTED

Advisory Board

The members of the HSP Network Advisory Board are sustainability professionals who are active members of the HSP Network and support the development of the community by championing specific topics.

Sarolta Várszegi

Gergely Litkai

Balázs Eitler

Attila Bálint

Diána Andri

Mandy Fertetics

The founders of the HSP Network are András Wiszkidenszky and Gábor Lévai, with operational management provided by Green Business Academy Ltd., led by Gábor Lévai

András Wiszkidenszky

Gábor Lévai

SUPPORTERS- CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OFFER

For companies committed to sustainability and responsible operations, supporting the professional development of sustainability and the transition to a green economy, we offer numerous benefits. Members of the Support Circle can strengthen their market position through the advantages and visibility that come with membership, actively participating in the purposeful development of Hungary’s sustainability profession and ecosystem. This reinforces their brand’s credibility and builds their sustainability employer brand, demonstrating their company’s social and environmental commitment. Corporate supporters can also use the opportunities provided by the GBA Network to further their employees’ training and attract new talent.