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IEMA 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 IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers training course.

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!

Learning Methods

Online
On-Site

Duration

2 days or 20 hours online

Entry Requirements

No entry requirements

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IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Explained

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

  • Module 1

    Risks and opportunities from environmental sustainability

  • Module 2

    Laws and other compliance obligations

  • Module 3

    Key environmental sustainability issues

  • Module 4

    Improving environmental sustainability performance

  • Module 5

    Drivers for change and barriers

  • Module 6

    Using data for performance improvement

  • Module 7

    Environmental sustainability across the value chain

  • Module 8

    Improving resource efficiency

  • Module 9

    Employees and Sustainability Performance

Assessments

  • Online multiple-choice test

Course Length

  • Online: approx 20 hours (6 months access provided)

    On-site: 2 days

Learning Methods

  • Online

    Instant access with interactive study support 

  • On-Site

    Professional HSE training delivered at your premises

There are no entry requirements for this course.
Module 1
Risks and opportunities from environmental sustainability 1.1 Define environmental sustainability
1.2 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 regulators
2.2 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 pollution
3.2 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 sustainability
4.2 Describe the environmental management structure within organisations
Module 5
Drivers for change and barriers 5.1 Time and cost constraints
5.2 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 KPIs
6.2 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 organisation
8.2 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 improvements
9.2 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

IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Syllabus Guide

IEMA Sustainability Skills for Managers Course Guide

IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Fact Sheet

You will undertake a short online multiple choice test, an IEMA certificate is issued upon successful completion.


 
The IEMA 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.
Astutis delivers the IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers course as an Online course. For businesses, the course can also be taught at your premises through our In-Company delivery method.
 
All learners need is a working laptop, PC or mobile device and a reliable Wi-Fi connection.
With the online course, learners will be given a PDF copy of all course notes to view and dissect at their convenience. Learners will also have tutor support from fully qualified experts as well as 24/7 access to our award-winning Learning Management System (LMS).
With all of our in-company courses, all employers can track the progress of their employees whilst on the course.
Workplace Training

IEMA Sustainability Skills for Managers for Your Workforce

Develop your people for a better organisation.

By applying the knowledge and skills gained from the IEMA 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.
Choice and convenience of training delivery options to suit your staff.

Whats The Best Way For My Staff To Learn?

Dependent on staff availability, location, budget and your company needs, choose from the options:

Online - Our interactive and multimedia rich courses for staff to fit in around their commitments

Classroom - Expert tutor-led delivery, hosted in a professional training environment across 6-sites within the UK. Alternatively classroom training can be delivered on-site at your premises for multiple learners.

Virtual - The Virtual Learning Academy is the most modern approach to delivering live-online training without the need to travel

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