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SURVEY CLOSING SOON: Don't miss your chance to have your say on the future of carbon accounting and auditing with IEMA... IEMA is launching the 'Register of Carbon Accountants and Auditors', supported by members of the Carbon Accounting Alliance, which will be a groundbreaking initiative that allows professionals like you to showcase your expertise in carbon accounting and auditing. We want to ensure that our 'Competency Matrix' aligns with the real-world needs of the profession, so we need your input! We're giving you the opportunity to review the proposed competencies and let us know if we’ve covered all the key skills and whether the levels are appropriately aligned. *SURVEY CLOSES MON 21st APRIL* Have your say and keep up to date on the progress of the register: https://bit.ly/3DAD8E6 Chloë Wallington Fiddy #environment #sustainability

Top tips on how to get your first sustainability or Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) hire right... For many businesses, this is an exciting and pivotal moment to have someone own the sustainability or ESG agenda within your organisation. However, it can feel daunting or more challenging than anticipated... Dave Carter is a consultant helping businesses tackle their ESG and sustainability challenges and unpacks how to plan, hire, and see your employees thrive in his blog, exclusive to IEMA's #GreenCareersHub. Dave unpacks top tips such as: -> Understanding what you’re really hiring for -> The difference between a 'coordinator' rather than 'doer' -> How essential agency and authority are -> The right tools for the job -> Pragmatism over perfection -> Salary expectations -> plus more Find out more: https://bit.ly/3GeGXQh Ciaran Gracey Rebecca Turner

📣 I'm hiring! The Careers and Education team was formed when I joined IEMA three years ago and I'm delighted that we are now expanding to support growth of initiatives such as the Green Careers Hub and the Diverse Sustainability Initiative. Check out our Team Administrator vacancy if you want to join an organisation with an inclusive and people-focused culture and learn more about the world of sustainability. This role could be suited to someone in their early career, and you'd be joining a very welcoming team (if I do say so myself). Feel free to drop me a note if you'd like to find out more. Apply through the IEMA jobs board ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e7B7fD4E

Is the election of Donald Trump and a shift to the right in many European countries threatening to undermine the progress we have made in transitioning to a low-carbon economy? In the first of a new Transform magazine series, Sandy Trust, Adrien Bilal and Sarah Mukherjee MBE discuss how our response to #climatechange could affect living standards and 'gross domestic product' (GDP). This article explores: -> why climate change threatens GDP and living standards -> what the impact could look like in practical terms -> how successful climate action could deliver higher wealth and wellbeing for all "Risks are interconnected; climate and nature impacts are likely to have societal consequences..." - Sandy Trust, Director of Sustainability Risk, Baillie Gifford "Our working paper, 'The Macroeconomic Impact of Climate Change', suggests that every degree of global warming above pre-industrial levels corresponds with a 25% decline in GDP – equivalent to the economic impact of the Great Depression." - Adrien Bilal, Economist at Stanford University "Grasping this once-in-a-generation opportunity will require public support for green policies, and it’s down to organisations like IEMA to communicate the tangible benefits on offer and dispel myths around the costs of the transition." - Sarah Mukherjee MBE , IEMA CEO Read the full article in the latest issue of Transform: https://bit.ly/3RmCxt0

The demand for #greenskills is outpacing the available workforce, posing a major challenge to the clean energy transition... IEMA CEO Sarah Mukherjee MBE is speaking at this year's Innovation Zero World Congress event to discuss the importance of green skills in building a #netzero workforce. The panel discussion will look at what strategic actions governments and industry leaders should take to ensure the future workforce is equipped to meet the labour demands of the evolving sector. Other speakers include: - Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive Officer - EngineeringUK (Moderator) - Dr Steve Coulter, Head of Economy - Green Alliance - Paul Leddie, Director of Procurement - SSEN Transmission - Gillian Martin MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero & Energy - The Scottish Government - Alice Spencer, Executive Director of Education - Institute for Sustainable Leadership Find out more and book your FREE ticket: https://bit.ly/4ikmRBI

How can you plan for a #sustainablecareer in construction? From data analysis, to architecture, engineering, social sustainability and impact assessment, there’s a huge variety of skills needed across the board. Join IEMA, Amey and Balfour Beatty plc on 29th April, as we take a deep dive into the construction sector - showcasing the breadth of #environmental and #sustainable roles. Find out: -> Which roles are in demand in the construction sector? -> What are the types of roles that specifically relate to the environment, and what skills are needed to do them? -> Can people career change into construction? -> What are the entry-level roles in construction? Speakers include: - John Halsall, Technical Director and Practice Lead – Environmental Management and Assessment at Amey - Samuel Wade, Environmental Consultant Degree Apprentice at Amey - Joanna Gilroy (MBA), Group Sustainability Director at Balfour Beatty plc - Martina Silickis, Sustainability Advisor at Balfour Beatty plc We’ll also hear from two early-careers individuals, who can answer your questions about their journey into the sector. Dial in to discover your future career prospects and the role that you could play: https://bit.ly/4jxSecU

IEMA is heading to Glastonbury! 🎪🌿 IEMA CEO Sarah Mukherjee MBE will be at Glastonbury’s original solar-powered venue 'Croissant Neuf!' as one of the speakers at the Outrage + Optimism LIVE event. Sarah will be discussing #GreenSkills and #GreenCareers, alongside Greg Jackson from Octopus Energy and hosted by Matthew Phillips from Global Optimism "We find ourselves in scary times, with increasing conflict, escalating extreme weather events and mounting threats to #socialjustice, #racialequality and #womensrights. But we have to believe a better future for all is possible. "Join a star-studded line up of musicians, artists, business and civil society leaders who will remind us what we’re fighting for, the future we can still create and the power of music to move hearts and minds." Find out more: https://bit.ly/4jtJnZw

I shared a few thoughts with IEMA's Transform Magazine on the recent case of Aide-De-Camp, Colonel Isaac Amponsah’s collapse in parliament, and how it opened up a debate on Ghana’s need for a national emergency response system. Sharon Maguire, thank you for the opportunity to get this article published by Transform. I'd appreciate comments and views in the comments section. Enjoy 👍 https://lnkd.in/e7-__XHP

Looking for a #greencareer that has a focus on the local environment? Wessex Water are looking for a Senior Environment and Planning Adviser to join them, who will support a diverse range of projects and have the chance to work on and influence their projects from early design through to completion. Wessex Water's in-house Environment and Planning Services team provides a wide range of services to: -> Facilitate project delivery for engineering, construction and operational projects -> Ensure legal compliance and environmental best practice is followed -> That planning and environmental legislation and the company #environmentalpolicy are met in the development and maintenance of assets Find out more and apply today: https://bit.ly/3G6A9UX

Don't miss this opportunity to gain recognition for your outstanding contributions to #EnvironmentalSustainability with the Society for the Environment (SocEnv). The SocEnv awards recognise outstanding individuals who have innovated, inspired, and have gone beyond what’s expected in their recent work to protect, preserve, or enhance the environment. Open to all #CEnv #REnvP and #REnvTech registrants.   The application window closes soon...find out more and submit your FREE nomination(s) today: https://lnkd.in/eFnvsPTS IEMA