You may have seen that IEMA (the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment) has now rebranded to the Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals (ISEP). This change was made following consultation with ISEP (formerly IEMA)’s membership and is … [Read more...] about Important Update: IEMA Rebranded to the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
Environmental Management
Five Skills That Make an Effective Environmental Management Practitioner
I’m sure that you could find many formalised competency schemes that are produced by professional institutes and the like that could answer this question. However, I thought I would have an informal attempt myself after being an environmental practitioner for quite some time now. … [Read more...] about Five Skills That Make an Effective Environmental Management Practitioner
What does ESG actually mean?
I’ve been involved in sustainability professionally for over a quarter of a century now and over that time I have seen many terms come, some stay and others disappear. Currently, the term environmental, social and governance, commonly known as ESG, is very popular. But what does … [Read more...] about What does ESG actually mean?
Is Recycling Really Good for the Environment? Pros and Cons Explained
Introduction Did you know that although we are asked to recycle a great deal of our waste these days that recycling is not actually the best environmental option for our waste? Recycling is actually a sort of ‘middle level’ option that is certainly much better than waste … [Read more...] about Is Recycling Really Good for the Environment? Pros and Cons Explained
Packaging Waste Regulations – Implications of Waste Disposal Fees
Introduction As some of you may be aware a new version of the UK packaging waste regulations was recently released. ‘Large’ organisations now have a responsibility to pay waste disposal fees for the packaging on their products that eventually becomes household waste. … [Read more...] about Packaging Waste Regulations – Implications of Waste Disposal Fees