Case Study: Elevating Sustainability Education for a Leading Fortune 500 Aerospace Company

Overview

A Fortune 500 aerospace industry leader—recognized as one of Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” and featured on Forbes’ “America’s Best Management Consulting Firms (2025)” and “America’s Best Large Employers” (2025)—partnered with The GREEN Program (TGP) to enrich their Apprentice program.

The goal: integrate immersive sustainability learning experiences to foster employee retention, strengthen team bonds, and catalyze sustainability education and action across their workforce.

Target Goals

• Embed Sustainability in Learning: Develop hands-on, experiential training for apprentices to instill an understanding of sustainability issues and clean energy solutions.
• Enhance Team Cohesion: Increase retention and camaraderie among employees through shared transformative experiences.
• Drive Organizational Change: Empower employees to translate sustainability knowledge into meaningful, actionable change within the company.

Key Learning Objectives

1. Deepen Knowledge: Expand understanding of energy and environmental issues, and how to leverage energy factors for positive change.
2. Global & Local Perspectives: Recognize the global climate crisis while identifying local solutions and engaging with surrounding communities.
3. Foster Collaboration: Cultivate skills for working in diverse, interdisciplinary teams.
4. Holistic Problem-Solving: Approach sustainability challenges with integrated, multifaceted strategies.
5. Network Building: Establish internal and external connections to keep pace with evolving sustainability trends and issues.
6. Ignite Curiosity: Inspire a passion for renewable energy innovation and empower employees to drive business transformation.

Our Process

• Strategic Alignment: The GREEN Program collaborated with the client’s Sustainability Leadership team to analyze company-wide ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals.
• Program Mapping & Design: Designed a strategic plan for global learning experiences that align with both organizational objectives and apprentice development.
• Immersive Experiences: Participants engaged in several TGP programs, including field visits, workshops, and interdisciplinary projects, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable development.

Outcomes

Following the program, the company showcased the results in an impact report, highlighting the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors (KSB) participants gained through the immersive learning experience.

• Measurable Impact: Participants reported an average growth of 120% across all key program objectives, directly supporting the company’s sustainability and talent development strategies.
• Enhanced Engagement: Apprentices developed new networks, stronger team dynamics, and a reinvigorated interest in sustainability innovation.
• Organizational Value: Alumni of the program returned with actionable insights and renewed teamwork and motivation to advance sustainability initiatives within the company.

Participant Testimonials

“Being able to share sustainability progress with pride has been an important and integral learning outcome that I endeavor to live through my career.”

“I had very little idea of what to expect coming on this trip, and it certainly exceeded my expectations.”

“I really would go beyond simply recommending the experience we have been through, to say that it should be something everyone should go through at some point in their lives to really be able to appreciate our environment and finite world.”

“Every stop along the way was amazing and I can safely say I learned something new every day. Thank you for an experience I will remember forever.”

“I can’t believe how many sites we saw and sustainable energy innovations we visited—it was truly an experience like no other. Looking into the future, I hope to bring the messages back to the company I work for and hope to drive a meaningful difference that will make a positive and lasting impact on generations to come.”

“The experience in Iceland was amazing; the juxtaposition between the beauty of nature and advancing energy technologies has not only been informative but also had a profound effect on my own outlook of the planet. This unforgettable adventure ignited a passion for positive change, and I hope my experience will inspire others to embrace sustainable practices and work towards a brighter, more sustainable future.”

Looking Ahead

Building on the success of our partnership, The GREEN Program is continuing to work with this aerospace leader to develop custom virtual programming, extending our global education and expert network to even more members of their team. We are excited to continue co-creating transformative experiences—both in-person and online—to advance sustainability and innovation within their organization.

Interested in designing a custom program to elevate your team’s sustainability education and impact? Connect with The GREEN Program to start your journey. Email us at info@thegreenprogram.com.