We’re all facing an unprecedented health emergency, but ISEP is still here to support its members and champion their great work as together they transform the world to sustainability.

With a landscape that seems to be shifting on an almost daily basis, these aren’t normal circumstances for anyone, so ISEP has made the decision to extend the entry deadline for the ISEP Sustainability Impact Awards to midnight on Thursday 14 May.

During these extraordinary times, ISEP feels it is still important to recognise the work of individuals, teams and organisations in its profession – so that ISEP can showcase the vital role that environment and sustainability professionals can play, and build this into the recovery process when this crisis is over.

Follow ISEP’s four Top Tips below to maximise your entries.

Select the categories you would like to enter and download your entry forms.

TOP TIPS

1. Start now. Entries received early will be reviewed by the team and allow ISEP to flag up any further requirements prior to the judging day.

2. Check the dates. Ensure that your entry is for the period indicated in the eligibility criteria for each specific category.

3. Sell the people/project/product. What is the biggest achievement or unique selling point? Bring out the winning points. Explain what is unique or innovative about your entry, how important it is, or the scale of the challenges that had to be overcome.

4. Send supporting photos. Photos are invaluable to the submission as they will be used to represent your entry at the awards ceremony and in the winners write up, should your entry be successful. Think about which images bring your entry to life.

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Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

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References:

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She joins with a dynamic track record of leading and developing effective strategy, policy and communications across both the water industry, as previous Director of Environment of Water UK, and crop protection and environmental science in her role at the CPA.

Professor Paul Leinster CBE, Chair of ISEP’s Board, said of the appointment;

“We are delighted to welcome Sarah to ISEP – she is joining at a critical time for both the organisation and the profession as a whole. As the leading professional body in this space, we are proud to be on a mission to help businesses and other organisations transform the world to sustainability and it is imperative we have an influential leader at the helm, at this time, to help us achieve this. I believe Sarah will provide visible leadership and will represent and continue to grow ISEP’s significant membership of 15,500 professionals, who are the specialists and change-makers at the forefront of tackling key issues of our time, such as the climate and environmental emergency and transitioning to Net Zero and net environment gain.”

Sarah Mukherjee said; “I have enjoyed my time at the CPA enormously and it has been my privilege to lead such a fantastic team. I am proud of the work we have done in the last three years; the Association is well-placed to make the case for safe, affordable food and for agri-science in the post Brexit world. I would like to take the opportunity to thank the CPA’s members for their support and the staff team members for their dedication and energy.

I am delighted to be joining ISEP at such a crucial time for sustainability management in the UK and globally. In the year that the COP comes to the UK, it’s clear that our members are walking the walk when it comes to delivering a low carbon future and I am very much looking forward to leading ISEP’s dynamic team.”

Paul Leinster adds; “We look forward to Sarah taking up her post at ISEP in June. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Toby Robins for the way he continues to lead and manage ISEP in the interim.”

Sarah Mukherjee studied law at St Hilda’s College Oxford and completed her MBA at the University of Warwick. She also holds qualifications in French and journalism. After working as a research for MPs, she spent just over 22 years working for the BBC, becoming the BBC’s Environment Correspondent from 2001-2010.

In 2010 Sarah was appointed as Director of Environment at Water UK and in 2017 took up the role of Chief Executive of the Crop Protection Association.  In 2019 Sarah was appointed to the UK Government’s Review of National Parks.

In addition to her communication skills, Sarah’s expertise includes agricultural and environmental policy, promoting good science and better regulation, carbon management and ecosystems.  She is also passionate about promoting and delivering change in relation to social inclusion including equality and diversity.

Key facts – Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)

• Is the largest professional body for environmental practitioners in the United Kingdom and worldwide, with more than 14,000 members in over 100 countries, working together to make businesses and organisations future-proof
• Approves training course providers to deliver environmental training
• Is in the process of applying for a Royal Charter. As a chartered body, ISEP would be formally recognised by the UK Government to develop and regulate the profession (corporate sustainability, environmental management, and impact assessment). If ISEP achieves a Royal Charter it will become CISEP – the Chartered Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment.
• CPD – Continuing Professional Development is a mandatory requirement to maintain membership
• ISEP Training Partners: ISEP works with training partners to share environmental and sustainability training solutions

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

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References:

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https://www.iema.net/

https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/general/staff/profile/202640/Sarah-Mukherjee/

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Every unlisted organisation with 250 or more employees, or an annual turnover over £36m and balance sheet total of more than £18m, will join listed companies that report their carbon performance since 2013. These new rules are aimed to help achieve, by 2030, an energy efficiency boost of 20%.

Working on this issue for nearly a decade, organising workshops and contributing extensive research, ISEP (Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals) saw this move as a “significant step forward”.

According to ISEP policy lead, Nick Blyth: “Mandatory reporting will support improved energy management and provide a helpful level playing field for businesses.”

Companies will be reporting carbon emissions in their annual reports, in alignment with the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.

Combined with other policy initiatives, these new rules will, said the government, bring about a net societal benefit of up to £1.5bn.

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Note by the Editor:

How do we accelerate the transition to an emission-free global economy?

Approximately 90% of the global business is accounted for by SMEs who are not doing much over and beyond compliance. All business of every size needs to self-regulate and drive emissions out of supply chains. For example, it is not enough for a large e-commerce company to just deal with the emissions it is directly responsible for (e.g. a few company cars). If it heavily relies on external courier services for delivery of orders, how is it dealing with their emissions? Is this company using, for instance, GRI Standard 308 Supplier Environmental Assessment in combination with GRI 305 Emissions to assess and choose suppliers which have the lowest or no emissions? That is the key in our view to accelerating the transition to an emission-free global economy.

Simon Pitsillides

SustainCase Editor

80% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

FBRH GRI Standards Certified and ISEP approved Sustainability Course | Venue: London LSE

By registering for the next 2-day FBRH GRI-Standards Certified and ISEP approved Course you will be taking the first step in gaining the many benefits of sustainability reporting.

Key facts:

• 17 million babies worldwide breathe toxic air affecting their brain development (UNICEF)
• Urgent action is needed to fight climate change (UN)
• Air pollution is responsible for 1 in 8 deaths worldwide. It is the single biggest environmental health crisis we face. (World Health Organization)
• London reaches air pollution limit for 2018 before end of January
• “Nearly 10,000 people are dying early every year in London due to exposure to air pollution” (Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London)

References:

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