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# Women in Cleantech and Sustainability
- URL: https://www.fypsf.com/communities/women-in-cleantech-and-sustainability/
- Published: 2026-08-28T03:55:23.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-28T20:00:49.000Z
- Author: FYP SF Bay
- Tags: #community

A 501(c)(6) professional network for women working in the green economy, founded in the Bay Area and now running chapters in several cities. The San Francisco chapter is the original.

## Who it's actually for

Women and nonbinary people already working in cleantech and sustainability, and those trying to get in. The career transition audience is the one WCS serves best: a recurring fireside chat series is built specifically around moving into the sector, and the chapter's own leadership are practitioners rather than professional networkers. The chair founded SmartWaste, the co-chair runs the Zero Food Waste Project, and the membership lead is a mechanical engineering student, which tells you the range of who is welcome.

It is a good fit if you want a professional network that also does beach cleanups and hikes. It is a weaker fit if you want to stay behind a screen, and a weaker fit if you are not looking for a women-centered space, which is the entire point of the organization.

## What they run

Networking events, educational panels, and social outings including hikes, beach cleanups, picnics and happy hours. Climate Connects, their recurring mixer, has been running at Trellis in SoMa. A steady stream of virtual sessions covers career transitions and technical subjects, recently including AI, data centers and sustainability.

One thing to watch: WCS is a multi-city organization and its calendar mixes Bay Area events with Amsterdam, DC and Brooklyn. Check the location before you RSVP.

## What it costs

In-person social events are typically free or low cost. Virtual sessions have recently run $15 to $25\. Volunteering with the chapter asks for a one year commitment, which is a real ask and worth knowing before you email.

## Where

Greater San Francisco Bay Area, with in-person events concentrated in the city and a heavy virtual program alongside them.

## How to start

Climate Connects at Trellis if you want to meet people in a room, or a $15 virtual fireside chat if you want to hear how other people made the switch before committing an evening.

## Links

[womenincleantechsustainability.org](https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/?ref=fypsf.com) · [SF chapter](https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/chapters/sf-chapter/?ref=fypsf.com) · [Events calendar](https://luma.com/wcs?ref=fypsf.com) · [volunteer@womencleantechsustainability.org](mailto:volunteer@womencleantechsustainability.org)

*Last verified: August 2026.*

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