ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce

ISEP CertifiedFormerly IEMALevel 2 RQF

Environmental Sustainability Skills

for the Workforce

A one-day certified course that gives every employee — in any role, in any sector — a working understanding of environmental risk, compliance obligations and the practical actions they can take at work.

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Course at a glance

  • Study method Online
  • Guided learning 7 hours
  • Duration 1 day
  • Assessment 20 questions
  • Pass mark 70%
  • Entry requirements None
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Awarding body
ISEP
Delivery
Online
Suitable for
All job roles
Benchmarked at
Level 2 RQF
About the course

Sustainability isn't one department's job

This course is built for people working in any job role across all sectors, so that environmental sustainability is embedded into every part of a company — not bolted on at the top.

Across a single day, learners cover the main environmental risks and opportunities facing organisations, the importance of resource efficiency, the impacts of pollution and how it is prevented, controlled and legislated, the impact of transport, and the practical ways employees can support environmental sustainability in their own workplace.
Awarding body

Certified by ISEP

The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP), formerly IEMA, is the global membership body for anyone wanting sustainable change that delivers across government, business and society. By harnessing the collective expertise of its global membership, ISEP sets the standard in sustainable leadership, knowledge, skills and practice.

Whether you’re an environmental specialist, a sustainability generalist, or simply want to be a champion for change in your area, ISEP equips you with cutting-edge evidence and insights, world-class training and guidance, and unrivalled professional standards and assessment.
Learning outcomes

What you'll be able to do

There are four learning outcomes for this course, each with its own assessment criteria.
01

Environmental and economic risks

Knowledge and understanding of the main environmental and economic risks and opportunities facing organisations.

02

Compliance and business drivers

Knowledge and understanding of compliance obligations and the business drivers for change.

03

Impacts on environment and sustainability

Knowledge and understanding of the main potential impacts on the environment and on sustainability.

04

Improving environmental performance

Knowledge and understanding of how to improve environmental performance within an organisation.

Syllabus

What the day covers

Assessment criteria and prescribed content for each learning outcome.

Outcome 01

Environmental and economic risks and opportunities

Define environmental sustainability · Identify the causes of key environmental issues · Identify how organisations impact the environment · Identify how the environment impacts organisations · Identify the benefits of good environmental performance.

Energy security and decarbonisationWaste management and landfillDegradation of the climate systemLand-use pressuresPopulation growth and consumptionImpacts of pollutionSustainable products and services
Outcome 02

Compliance obligations and business drivers for change

Identify environmental regulators · Define enforcement methods · Identify key statutory compliance requirements · Identify the key elements of international environmental agreements.

Regulators and philosophy of enforcementReal-world enforcement examplesEnvironmental Sentencing Guidelines (UK)Statutory requirements: energy, waste, biodiversity, pollutionNon-statutory codes of practiceInternational environmental agreements
Outcome 03

Potential impacts on environment and sustainability

Define pollution · Identify key terms used in relation to pollution · Describe ways to prevent pollution · Describe potential consequences of causing pollution · State the purpose of environmental legislation · Identify the core principles and benefits of environmental management systems.

Climate change and contributory factorsResource depletionSource–pathway–receptorWater, air and land pollutionBiodiversity lossUrbanisation and consumption trendsStatutory nuisance
Outcome 04

Improving environmental performance

Identify the practical actions employees can undertake to support environmental sustainability · Describe the environmental management structure within organisations.

Environmental management systems in practiceSustainable behaviours in the workplaceEnvironmental incidents and emergency response

Assessment

70% pass mark across 20 multiple-choice questions

The test is completed online through the ISEP assessment portal. Candidates are sent a link to the assessment upon registration.

Materials & certification

A full range of training materials is available, including structured learner workbooks, a trainer manual and an online assessment produced by ISEP.

This is an ISEP Certified course. Certificates are issued by ISEP to learners who successfully complete it, with dual branding available as an option.

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