ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Overview

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ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Training Course Outline

Module 1: Context for Environmental Sustainability

  • Global Risks Relating to Sustainability
  • ‘Sustainability’, ‘Environmental Sustainability’ and ‘Sustainable Development’ and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Planetary Boundaries

Module 2: Key Environmental Sustainability Issues

  • Introduction to Climate Emergency and Net Zero
  • Carbon Footprints
  • Causes and Impacts of Climate Change and Global Heating
  • Climate Tipping Points
  • Climate Solutions and Opportunities
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • Value of Nature
  • Pollution Risk Management
  • Water Consumption Management
  • Waste Management
  • Introduction to the Circular Economy

Module 3: Compliance Obligations

  • Types of Environmental Compliance Obligations
  • Example Compliance Obligations: UK Climate Change Act 2008, Paris
  • Agreement on Climate Change
  • Consequences of Non-Compliance
  • Mechanisms for Managing Compliance
  • Environmental Management Systems

Module 4: Improving Environmental Sustainability Performance

  • Making a Plan for Improvement (end of Day 1 reflective exercise)

Module 5: Sustainability and Data

  • Sustainability Key Performance Indicators
  • Sustainability Data – Example Energy
  • Basics of Greenhouse Gas Accounting
  • Science-Based Targets

Module 6: Environmental Sustainability Through the Value Chain

  • Meaning of the Term Value Chain and its Relevance to Environmental Sustainability
  • Examples of Risks and Impacts Across the Value Chain
  • Life-Cycle Thinking and Life-Cycle Assessment with Examples

Module 7: Circularity and Resource Efficiency

  • The Need for Resource Efficiency and Circularity
  • The Waste Hierarchy
  • Waste Treatment (Global Picture)
  • Environmental Impacts of Waste
  • Circular Economy – Recap and Material Flows
  • Examples of Applications of Circularity
  • Water Management and the Water Management Hierarchy
  • Using Water Management Data
  • Energy Management and Auditing

Module 8: Creating Effective Change

  • Sustainability Progress for Organisations
  • Business Case for Sustainability
  • Creating Effective Change Programmes
  • Understanding your Organisation’s Context with Regards to Sustainability and use of PESTLE tool and Materiality Assessment
  • Roles and Responsibilities for Sustainability
  • Why Sustainability is Important for Employees
  • Green Skills in Organisations
  • Behaviour Change and Sustainability
  • Communications and Sustainability
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Who Should Attend this ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Training?

This course is aimed at managers and leaders across various sectors who are responsible for implementing sustainability initiatives or improving their organisation’s environmental performance. It is ideal for professionals looking to integrate sustainability into their strategic and operational decision-making.

  • Sustainability Managers
  • Environmental Compliance Managers
  • Operations Managers
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Facility Managers
  • Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Managers
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Managers

Prerequisites of this ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Training

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However, it is most suitable for individuals who are in managerial or leadership positions, or those who have a basic understanding of environmental issues and are looking to enhance their ability to drive sustainability initiatives in their organisation.

ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Training Course Overview

The ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers course is specifically designed to provide managers with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead sustainability initiatives in their organisations. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of environmental sustainability principles, compliance obligations, and strategies for implementing change at an organisational level. Managers will explore global sustainability challenges, frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and practical approaches to improving performance through resource efficiency and circular economy practices.

The 2-day course covers a wide range of topics through eight structured modules. Participants will learn about global risks, climate change, and the importance of biodiversity in the context of planetary boundaries. It provides a deep dive into compliance obligations and sustainability metrics such as key performance indicators and greenhouse gas accounting. The program emphasizes improving sustainability across the value chain, circular economy applications, and resource efficiency.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the global risks and challenges related to sustainability and their relevance to organisations
  • Analyse key environmental sustainability issues, including climate change, biodiversity, and resource management
  • Explore compliance obligations and mechanisms for managing environmental responsibilities
  • Develop practical strategies for improving sustainability performance and achieving science-based targets
  • Apply circular economy principles and resource efficiency strategies to business operations
  • Create effective change programs by building a business case for sustainability and engaging employees

By the end of this course, delegates will have a robust understanding of environmental sustainability and its application in managerial roles. They will learn how to integrate sustainability into their organisation’s strategy, manage compliance with environmental obligations, and utilise data to monitor performance.

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What’s included in this ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Training?

  • ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Examination
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Certificate
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ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Assessment Information

The assessment tests candidate ability to lead sustainability initiatives, integrate environmental considerations into management decisions, and drive organisational change. A successful outcome validates their capability to implement effective sustainability strategies and influence sustainable business performance.

  • Type: Multiple-choice assessment
  • Total Questions: 20
  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Pass Marks: 70% (you must answer at least 14 questions correctly)
  • Delivery: Conducted via the ISEP/IEMA online assessment platform; completed individually under remote supervision
  • Timing: Typically taken at the end of the course
  • Open Book/Closed Book: Open Book
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