Who are we?
We are the global professional body for anybody who wants to make a positive environmental impact in their organisation.
We recognise the need for green skills in every profession. Whether you are a marketer, accountant, or human resources professional, the way we all do business is changing. For 20 years, we have been ensuring that people working on the front line in environmental management and sustainability have the right knowledge, competencies, skills, and confidence to do a professional job. We do this by providing resources, tools, networking opportunities, support and guidance along with high-quality formal training at all stages of their career.
We help and support public, governmental, regulatory and not for profit organisations as well as those in the private sector to, deliver initiatives, overcome challenges, respond to opportunities and realize their environmental ambitions.
93% of new members say that IEMA publications and guidance documents are valuable for themselves and their work
74% of our members agreed that IEMA membership had had a positive impact on their skills
IEMA members earn, on average, 10% more than their counterparts in similar roles in other sectors
All Jobs Greener
Green Jobs Report
The shift to a green economy will create green jobs within new and emerging sectors, while those working in existing sectors will have to gain the requisite green skills to take advantage of organisational sustainability. IEMA has collaborated with Deloitte to develop a succinct set of insights intended to help organisations design their strategic green workforce transformation.
Read the reportBecome a more responsible organisation
IEMA Corporate Partnership Programmes have been designed to provide the support, skills and resources needed for your team to create measurable sustainability impact in your workplace.
- Position your organisation as forward-thinking, sustainable and competitive. As an IEMA Corporate Partner you will have opportunties to share the work you are doing in this area and show that your are committed to sustainability.
- Develop and upskill your workforce to make your organisation more resilient. We can help you assess current levels of green skills across your organisation and show you how to plug the gaps.
- Network and collaborate with fellow industry practitioners and changemakers. The journey to sustainability is not one any organisation can travel alone. Link with likeminded organisations through our employer forums and lunch and learn sessions.
Increase your sustainability knowledge
We offer many training courses through our training partners to help people improve their knowledge of all things sustainability. Why not start with one of these three IEMA-accredited courses?
Leading with Environmental Sustainability
This powerful half-day session will change the way you do business. This is a dynamic session tailored to challenge all in re-engineering your strategic objectives.
Introduction to Net Zero
All jobs require green skills if we are to effectively transition our economy. This two-hour course is designed for all professionals, in any discipline, and will give a succinct overview of what Net Zero means as a response to the climate crisis and how it can be delivered within organisations. Upskill yourself today!
Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers
This two-day course is intended to support managers and supervisors from any industry/business sector in understanding the strategic and operational implications environmental sustainability has on them, their team and department.
Individual sustainability membership for leaders
Become an IEMA affiliate member to get exclusive access to training courses, environment and sustainability resources, news articles, and many more member benefits.
A global community of 20,000+ professionals who trust and use IEMA to stay at the forefront of the issues impacting business across the environment and sustainability.
Every business around the globe is facing a perfect storm of climate, resource, energy and skills challenges. An IEMA membership provides business leaders with the resources needed to achieve their sustainability goals.
Get access to exclusive webinars and conferences, and Transform &em; the membership magazine. Broaden your awareness of the environment, economy and society.
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