ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers
We are facing a climate emergency that requires an urgent change in how we do business.
Transform the way you work with the two-day ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers training course, formerly known as the IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers.
With pass rates consistently at 100% start your learning journey with us, knowing we will be here to support you every step of your journey.
Did you know? At Astutis, our course prices include everything: from the training itself, the first sitting of assessments and your certification. We provide an all-inclusive training package with no hidden costs, just real value!
ISEP, formerly known as IEMA, rebranded. Learn more about the rebrand and how it affects you here.
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ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Explained
ISEP, formerly known as IEMA, is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. This course will enable you to make a positive difference to your organisations environmental performance.
The course is intended to support managers and supervisors from any industry in understanding the strategic and operational implications environmental sustainability has on them, their team and department.
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Units
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Module 1
Risks and opportunities from environmental sustainability
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Module 2
Laws and other compliance obligations
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Module 3
Key environmental sustainability issues
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Module 4
Improving environmental sustainability performance
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Module 5
Drivers for change and barriers
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Module 6
Using data for performance improvement
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Module 7
Environmental sustainability across the value chain
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Module 8
Improving resource efficiency
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Module 9
Employees and Sustainability Performance
Assessments
- Online multiple-choice test
Course Length
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Online: approx 20 hours (6 months access provided)
On-site: 2 days
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Module 1
Risks and opportunities from environmental sustainability
1.1 Define environmental sustainability1.2 Identify the causes of key environmental issues
1.3 Identify how organisations impact the environment
1.4 Identify how the environment impacts organisations
1.5 Identify the benefits of good environmental performance
Module 2
Laws and other compliance obligations
2.1 Identify environmental regulators2.2 Define enforcement methods
2.3 Identify key statutory compliance requirements
2.4 Identify the key elements of international environmental agreements
Module 3
Key environmental sustainability issues
3.1 Define pollution3.2 Identify key terms used in relation to pollution
3.3 Describe ways to prevent pollution in organisations
3.4 Describe potential consequences if organisations cause pollution of the environment
3.5 State the purpose of environmental legislation
3.6 Identify the core principles and benefits of environmental management systems
Module 4
Improving environmental sustainability performance
4.1 Identify the practical actions employees can undertake to support environmental sustainability4.2 Describe the environmental management structure within organisations
Module 5
Drivers for change and barriers
5.1 Time and cost constraints5.2 Commitment (at different levels in an organisation)
5.3 Supply-chain pressures (upstream) and customer pressures (downstream)
5.4 Stakeholder pressures (interested parties)
5.5 Change-management principles
Module 6
Using data for performance improvement
6.1 Choosing the correct indicators including why/ when to use absolute and normalised KPIs6.2 Quantifiable/qualitative information
6.3 How data can be used to drive performance improvement
Module 7
Environmental sustainability across the value chain
7.1 Life-cycle thinking and the link to value chains
7.2 How value-chain thinking supports sustainability
7.3 Typical roles supporting sustainability within and outside organisations
7.4 Life-cycle assessments and their application
Module 8
Improving resource efficiency
8.1 Understanding resource flows in the delegate organisation8.2 Waste hierarchy (and practical applications)
8.3 Water management
8.4 Energy management
8.5 Circular economy principals
Module 9
Employees and Sustainability Performance
9.1 Engagement strategies – how to involve staff in driving environmental improvements9.2 Communication – including successful messaging
9.3 How an EMS (e.g. ISO14001:2015) can be used to drive change in an organisation, e.g. through leadership engagement
You will undertake a short online multiple choice test, an ISEP digital certificate is issued upon successful completion.
The ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers course aim to support managers, from any industry, in understanding the implications environmental sustainability has on them and their business. The course will empower managers to make a positive difference and help drive a corporate sustainability agenda.
The ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers course does not have any particular entry requirements, however, coming into the training with relevant research would help cement understanding.
The ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers course equips managers with the knowledge and skills to gain an understanding of the strategic and operational impacts of environmental sustainability on both them and the business, and support the business improve environmental performance.
Key business benefits include:
• Enhanced Reputation – Equipping your managers with environmental sustainability skills demonstrates a clear commitment to responsible business practice. This can help to strengthen your brand image, whilst also attracting new customers who value sustainable businesses.
• Cost Savings – Sustainable business practices can often lead to cost savings. Improving business efficiencies and reducing pollution can have economic benefits as well as benefit the environment.
• Regulatory Compliance – This course ensures that managers understand the latest environmental regulations and legal requirements.
Key business benefits include:
• Enhanced Reputation – Equipping your managers with environmental sustainability skills demonstrates a clear commitment to responsible business practice. This can help to strengthen your brand image, whilst also attracting new customers who value sustainable businesses.
• Cost Savings – Sustainable business practices can often lead to cost savings. Improving business efficiencies and reducing pollution can have economic benefits as well as benefit the environment.
• Regulatory Compliance – This course ensures that managers understand the latest environmental regulations and legal requirements.
The ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers course is assessed by a short online multiple choice test, an ISEP digital certificate is issued upon successful completion.
Did you know? At Astutis, our course prices include everything: from the training itself, the first sitting of assessments and your certification. We provide an all-inclusive training package with no hidden costs, just real value!
Did you know? At Astutis, our course prices include everything: from the training itself, the first sitting of assessments and your certification. We provide an all-inclusive training package with no hidden costs, just real value!
IEMA rebranded to ISEP, the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals. The purpose of the rebrand is to better reflect ISEP's broader focus across the sustainability sector.
Post-nominals will shift to AISEP, PISEP and MISEP, while course titles will be updated to match the new brand, with no changes to content.
Certificates issued after 8 January 2025 will carry the ISEP branding and earlier certificates remain valid. We'll continue to share updates as they're confirmed. For the latest updates, you can read more here.
Post-nominals will shift to AISEP, PISEP and MISEP, while course titles will be updated to match the new brand, with no changes to content.
Certificates issued after 8 January 2025 will carry the ISEP branding and earlier certificates remain valid. We'll continue to share updates as they're confirmed. For the latest updates, you can read more here.
Workplace Training
ISEP Sustainability Skills for Managers for Your Workforce
Develop your people for a better organisation.
By applying the knowledge and skills gained from the ISEP Sustainability Skills for Managers qualification, you will be able to contribute to maintaining a sustainable workplace.
Our training has been tried and tested by 100,000 health and safety professionals. We offer a range of learning options, including virtual classroom, online and on-site classroom courses delivered at premises of your choice on a day of your choice.
Benefits Of Staff Training At Your Organisation
Cost and time saving benefits for larger number of staff.
Your own dedicated account manager to organise all aspects of your training.
Relevant training for your staff can be tailored to company requests.
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