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Environmental experts, including IEMA have today launched ‘Pledge to Net Zero’, the first industry commitment in the UK requiring credible science-based approaches from signatories to tackle greenhouse gas emissions within their organisations in the environmental services sector.

IEMA joins 102 NGOs and experts from 33 countries to mark the UN day on conflict and the environment by calling on the international community to take bold actions before, during and after armed conflicts to protect people and ecosystems.

IEMA has been recognised with 3rd party awarding status by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), which identifies our ongoing commitment to supporting business to embed environment and sustainability skills and capability into the workforce.

Tim Balcon has announced that following a short period of compassionate leave, he is stepping down from his position as IEMA CEO to concentrate on looking after his seriously ill wife.

New governance framework to put sustainability at the heart of the economic model. IEMA supports landmark proposals to set legally binding targets to address air pollution, plastic waste, biodiversity loss and water resources

Commenting on today’s State Opening of Parliament by Her Majesty The Queen, IEMA’s Chief Policy Advisor, Martin Baxter said:

Since the introduction of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, the Government has indicated its support for most of the 80 recommendations set out in the Final Report of the Independent Review of the Modern Slavery Act, providing a clear signal of its desire to future-proof its approach on how we tackle modern slavery and enhance the impact of transparency in reporting.

Our declaration is rooted in the widespread consensus of international scientists and in the knowledge that we and our members can make a pivotal contribution towards the radical transitions now required.  

IEMA's Chief Policy Advisor Martin Baxter comments on the Chancellor's spending statement

IEMA’s Chief Policy Advisor Martin Baxter has been appointed to chair an international panel of judges for the prestigious EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme Awards 2019.