Well that was some year! For one reason (here’s looking at you pandemic) and another I think most of us will be glad to see the back of 2020, and look forward to a much better year in 2021 – it won’t take much! Anyway, this time of year is always a good time to contemplate what … [Read more...] about Out with old in with new – five new year’s resolutions for environmental practitioners
Sustainability
The Benefits of IEMA Sustainability Courses
In this post let’s identify the impact that undertaking IEMA sustainability training can have on an organisation. Resources within organisations can be limited, so it is important that a business case is made that justifies the time and expense of employees attending … [Read more...] about The Benefits of IEMA Sustainability Courses
Sustainable Development Goals for Business
Background Sustainable development goals (SDGs) seem to have been a big success in industry; you see them everywhere, from corporate reports to models to improving sustainability, and I have got to admit I am a huge fan myself! The SDGs stem from the 2030 Agenda for … [Read more...] about Sustainable Development Goals for Business
Social Sustainability for Environmental Practitioners
When I’m running face-to-face training courses one of the areas that students sometimes struggle with is the social aspect of sustainable development. Generally the courses I deliver are based around environmental management and delegates usually grasp this side of … [Read more...] about Social Sustainability for Environmental Practitioners
Five Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Environmental destruction is prominent in the media at present, but often we can associate being environmentally friendly with certain actions and products, for example, the combustion engine has been targeted for producing high emissions. What if you considered the fact that … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint