Become A Member
At Women in Cleantech & Sustainability our goal is to provide flexible access to our growing community domestically and internationally. Women in Cleantech & Sustainability is expanding access to its high-quality events by opening them up to a virtual audience. This new virtual membership opportunity allows us to continue to provide high quality content, learn from one another, and connect with professionals from across the cleantech, energy and sustainability industries.
Joining Women in Cleantech & Sustainability means you are saying “Yes!” to the growth of women in the green economy and taking a more active role in the organization. Your membership delivers a wide range of benefits to you, while also supporting us to run events and facilitate the non-profit’s operations.
Our primary vehicle for supporting women in their cleantech and sustainability pursuits is our events that range from fun events to get to know one another to our premier WCS Talks Virtual Series event, where leading women in these fields give TED-style talks that inspire us.
WCS Membership & Event Access Benefits
Choose the WCS option that best fits how you want to engage. Full memberships provide access to the WCS community, programs, resources and professional opportunities, while the WCS Access Pass offers a simple way to receive member event access and pricing.
| Membership Benefits | Individual & Student $70–150 | WCS Access Pass Luma Subscription Events Only | Startup $500 / year | Supporter $2,000 / year | Advocate $5,000 / year | Champion $8,000 / year | Non-Member |
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| Core Membership & Community Benefits | |||||||
| Member Onboarding via Zoom | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| WCS Connect Exclusive Slack space for networking and collaboration | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Partner Discounts Periodic discounts for programs and events from partners | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Access to Membership Portal | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Global Member Directory View profiles, search for and connect with WCS members around the world | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Early Access to New Job Listings Weekly Job Board newsletter | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Share News Through WCS Opportunity to publish company or member news through WCS social media and newsletters | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Early Access to Event Recording Library | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Opportunity to Be Featured in the WCS Newsletter | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Resume / CV Board | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Events & Networking | |||||||
| Members-Only Networking Sessions & Events | Free | Included | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary | — |
| Virtual Events Non-exclusive WCS events | Free | Member Pricing Usually free | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary | Full ticket cost |
| WCS In-Person & Exclusive Events Including professional development workshops | 50% off | Member Pricing | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary + 75 tickets for non-members | Complimentary + 150 tickets for non-members | Full ticket cost |
| WCS Talks | 50% off | Member Pricing | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary | Full ticket cost |
| Corporate Membership Benefits | |||||||
| Visibility & Recognition Increase your organization's visibility through WCS channels | — | — | Member Profile & Logo on WCS platforms | Corporate Member Recognition Member Profile + Welcome Post + Logo | Annual Company Spotlight Member Profile + Welcome Post + Logo | Annual Company Interview + Highlighted Website Placement Member Profile + Welcome Post + Logo | — |
| Employee Memberships Give employees access to the WCS community | — | — | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 | — |
| Community & Networking | — | — | Included + 30-minute Expert Consultation | Included | Included | Included | — |
| Expert Roundtables1 Expert-led discussions on key sustainability topics | — | — | 1 complimentary participation slot | 3 complimentary participation slots |
5 complimentary participation slots + 1 moderator opportunity |
5 complimentary participation slots + 1 custom roundtable |
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| Job Fair Recruit talent and strengthen your employer brand | — | — | 50% off participation fee | Complimentary participation |
Complimentary participation + Silver Sponsorship |
Complimentary participation + Gold Sponsorship |
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| Recruitment & Job Board | — | — |
2 job postings Access to CV board |
3 job postings 1 featured posting Access to CV board Candidate matching: 1 role |
Unlimited job postings 3 featured postings Access to CV board Candidate matching: up to 2 roles |
Unlimited job postings 5 featured postings Access to CV board Candidate matching: up to 3 roles |
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| Mentorship Programme Develop talent and support the next generation | Access to annual WCS Mentorship Programme | — | Participation in Mentorship Programme | Participation in Mentorship Programme |
1 guaranteed mentee spot + 1 mentor contribution |
2 guaranteed mentee spots | — |
| Career Development Series | Member access / pricing | — | 30% discount | 1 complimentary participation slot | 2 complimentary participation slots |
3 complimentary participation slots + opportunity to suggest topics |
Full program cost |
| Podcast & Thought Leadership2 | — | — | — | Content contribution opportunities | Podcast guest opportunity | Annual dedicated podcast feature | — |
| Complimentary Event Sponsorship | — | — | — | — | 1 complimentary event sponsorship | 2 complimentary event sponsorships | — |
WCS Access Pass: A Luma-based subscription providing access to WCS event benefits, including members-only events and member pricing for eligible in-person and virtual events. Virtual events are often free for Access Pass subscribers.
The WCS Access Pass does not include full WCS membership benefits such as the member portal, member directory, Slack community, mentorship program, job resources or corporate benefits.
1 Participation in Expert Roundtables is subject to professional and industry relevance to the specific topic.
2 Podcast opportunities are subject to special arrangement with WCS.
Corporate WCS event benefits exclude Expert Roundtables and Debate Club events unless otherwise specified.
Are you a student?
To qualify for a student membership, you will be required to provide a photo of your student ID with the expiration date fully visible during the registration process.
Membership Referral Program
Did a WCS member refer you to WCS? Sign up as a WCS member and receive a one-time $10 discount* on your annual membership fee. To qualify for this discount, email us with the name of the active WCS member and we will send your discount code. Alternatively, key in the referral code from the WCS member when you fill out your membership form.
If you have any questions, email us at membership@womencleantechsustainability.org.
*The discount code only applies to individual memberships.