Sustainability in practice Risks and opportunities for you and your business
Improving the sustainability of your organisation is essential for long-term success; sustainable practices can enhance reputation, reduce costs, mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulations.
In this session with the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, we will cover:
- Insights and updates into the legislation around sustainability in the UK
- What to look out for when evaluating and adapting business practices to become more sustainable
- How you can deliver evidence-based action on sustainability to your clients and investors
Hear from keynote speaker Sarah Mukherjee MBE, CEO of IEMA, and a panel of speakers chaired by the IoD Sustainability Special Interest Group Chair Donald Mavunduse.
Joining instructions for this online webinar will be sent approximately 24 hours before the event.
Speakers
Martin Baxter FIEMA CEnv FRSA HonDUniv, Deputy CEO of IEMA
Martin works in the UK and internationally to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future and support people in the development of sustainability skills and green careers.
Martin has international experience in developing and negotiating global and European environmental management standards and developing capacity for effective and widespread implementation. Martin heads the UK delegation to the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) on environmental management and chairs the ISO environmental management systems committee of approximately 100 countries. He is also vice-chair of the European Standards CEN/CENELEC Strategic Advisory Body on the Environment.
Martin is a Board member of IEMA, the Society for the Environment (SocEnv) and the Broadway Initiative.
Sarah Mukherjee MBE, CEO of IEMA
Sarah is a former award-winning journalist, working as BBC’s Environment correspondent presenting on national and international BBC radio and television. After leaving the BBC, she held leadership roles in various sectors including utilities and agriculture. Sarah was a panel member for the National Parks Review and the Glover Review and sat on the National Food Strategy Advisory Panel. She is co-chair of the Natural England Landscape Advisory Panel as well as Non-Executive Director on the Board of the Environment Agency. In 2021 Sarah was awarded an MBE for her services to agriculture and farmer well-being.
Since joining IEMA Sarah has been instrumental in implementing a Diverse Sustainability Initiative (DSI) strategy.
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