Become a systemic changemaker

We created Except Academy for your sustainability literacy and leadership capacity— what you need to help build a sustainable society.

Our courses teach you the power of systemic, integrated sustainability. You learn practical improvement methods that combine short term advantages with long term societal transition. Together we build a society that is sustainable in an environmental, social, physical, and economic sense. Become a part of the growing community of professionals working to make a fundamental change in how companies, governments, and industry functions.

Willem van der Ven

Senior Manager Development at Schiphol Real Estate

“Except filled my mind with ideas and manages to create a cohesive concept based on input from so many different inputs. Collaboration with Except pays off.”

Matthieu Leroy

Circular Economy entrepreneur

“ Except creates magic with a flexible and complementary team of experts in different fields. ”

Andreas Wenger

Head of Institute for Interior Design and Scenography - FHNW Basel Switzerland

“SiD is the best method embracing the complexity in (system-) design for sustainability I ever experienced.”

Paul van de Sande

Projectmanager at West Brabantse Waterlinie

“ Except is years ahead of other organizations… they are one of the pioneers in this area. Their capability in concept development, visualizing complex subjects, and vision is outstanding. ”