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ISEP exhibited at the Making Pharmaceuticals, Distributing Pharmaceuticals and Making Nutraceuticals conference on 21-22 April at the Coventry Building Society Arena. The two-day event brought together professionals from across the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors, creating a valuable forum for discussion, knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Throughout the conference, ISEP’s corporate team welcomed a steady flow of visitors to its stand. Conversations focused on the sector’s sustainability challenges while also providing an opportunity to introduce new contacts to ISEP’s work, broaden its professional network and engage with existing members to better understand their current priorities and experiences.
ISEP’s deputy CEO, Martin Baxter, delivered a presentation on the challenges and opportunities of sustainability in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The session explored key themes including regulation, supply chain complexity and the role of collaboration. A summary of the presentation can be found at bit.ly/MBaxBlog
Baxter also contributed to a great panel discussion within the ‘Making Nutraceuticals’ strand of the conference, entitled ‘Embracing sustainable packaging for tomorrow’s consumer’ and hosted by the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA). Contributors underscored the need for greater support and guidance as the sector prepares for the forthcoming changes to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, due in August.
· For more information on corporate partnerships in the healthcare sector, visit bit.ly/CP-Health
· Contact Claire Keen, corporate partnership manager – healthcare c.keen@isepglobal.org
ISEP, in collaboration with the Diverse Sustainability Initiative (DSI), is once again delivering a standout event in its calendar, bringing together professionals for an inspiring and effective face-to-face gathering.
Designed to elevate the voices of people from underrepresented backgrounds, share lived experiences and shape how organisations can better support people within the profession, the day will feature a keynote address, an interactive workshop and candid discussions from professionals sharing their personal journeys.
A full report on this event will be featured in the next issue of Transform.
To stay connected with the DSI’s work and help to drive inclusive change across the profession, sign up as a network member or partner. For further information about upcoming events, DSI activities and how to get involved, please contact info@diversesustainability.net
Understand where your organisation stands – and where to go next. The ISEP Sustainable Business Benchmark helps you to assess performance, celebrate strengths and close the gaps that hold you back.
Developed by ISEP’s Corporate Partnership team with cross-sector insight, it reflects the real challenges faced by businesses today, offering a credible, action-focused framework for impact.
Use it to drive informed decisions, prioritise what matters most and demonstrate clearly the value of sustainability to stakeholders.
Take the ISEP Sustainable Business Benchmark at bit.ly/SBBappTra
April’s Fellows Network meeting brought together insight and collaboration with contributions from Heidi Barnard FISEP (NHS Supply Chain, pictured) and Andy Griffiths FISEP (Diageo) on how their work with ISEP’s Corporate Team has developed the sustainability of teams and suppliers across their organisations.
The second half of the session moved into Fellow-led breakout discussions, generating ideas and identifying potential outputs across key topics: artificial intelligence (Martin Baxter), risk-led management (Gill Mulroe), sustainable energy (Diana Lock), policy practices (Michelle Papayannakos), aviation (Chloë Fiddy, on behalf of Tom Yearley) and business ownership (Brian Menzies and Becky Toal). The discussions’ outcomes will be reviewed by the Fellows Steering Group to determine next steps.
Looking ahead, ISEP will be hosting a Fellows-only meeting during London Climate Action Week on 23 June, featuring professor John Dora FISEP as keynote speaker.
Be inspired by the voices of our Fellows and learn how you can join this prestigious network shaping the future.
Contact e.morris@isepglobal.org
How to become a Fellow
To find out more about the network, you can attend: Becoming an ISEP Fellow, a digital workshop on Wednesday 1 July, 12:00–1:30pm (GMT+1). bit.ly/ISEPFellowW
This interactive session is limited to 10 participants and is open to non‑members for a fee of £36. Members can also access the Connect 2025 recorded session via MyISEP.
Climate policy expert Andy Jordan joins UK CCCISEP Fellow professor Andy Jordan, director of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of East Anglia, has been appointed to the UK Climate Change Committee (CCC) for a five‑year term. With more than 30 years’ experience in environmental and climate policy, he is internationally recognised for his research on how governments design, coordinate and innovate public policy for sustainability, particularly in the EU.
Collaboration unlocks stronger carbon literacy training ISEP recently hosted a joint session with the Carbon Literacy Trust and respective trainers to highlight how our training programmes complement each other, and how trainers can strengthen their offer by delivering both carbon literacy training and ISEP courses.
Find out more about ISEP and Carbon Literacy at bit.ly/CarbLit
Australia’s sustainability context is unlike almost anywhere else. Spanning a continent of remarkable geographic and ecological diversity, from tropical rainforests and deserts to golden coasts and alpine regions, it presents sustainability challenges and opportunities on an immense scale
Central to this is the custodianship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the world’s oldest continuous living cultures, and their deep relationship with land and country. Alongside this, Australia’s large-scale industries and natural resources carry global significance, particularly its critical minerals. Responsible for 43% of 2024 global lithium production, Australia is an important contributor to the global energy transition.
ISEP Australia is an active and growing network of sustainability and environmental professionals across the continent. Our steering committee spans Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, reflecting both our geographic reach and the diversity of sustainability practice nationwide.
We are committed to connecting members, strengthening the profession and providing a welcoming point of contact for those seeking to understand the local context, build networks and engage with sustainability practice in Australia. We warmly welcome members who are considering a move to Australia and offer a friendly point of contact to support them as they navigate the professional landscape.
Meet the Australia steering committee:
· Euan Ronald FISEP (VIC) chair
· Anna D’Arcy MISEP (VIC) vice-chair
· Lianne Smith MISEP (WA)
· Kevin Mundy FISEP (WA)
· Marguerite Collins MISEP (NSW)
· Paul Osmond PISEP (NSW)
· James Backshall PISEP (WA)
· Kimberley Hague MISEP (QLD)
· Ciaran Parkes PISEP (VIC)
· Kyle Cullen MISEP (QLD).
We also value our strong relationships with our counterparts in ISEP Hong Kong and ISEP New Zealand Aotearoa through regional events and shared learning.
Join ISEP Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand for an engaging online briefing on ISO 14001:2026 – what’s changing and why it matters.
The session will feature insights from ISEP deputy CEO Martin Baxter, drawing on his role within ISO/TC 207.
This international event will bring together regional perspectives to explore how the updated standard will shape environmental management practice across Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand.
To find out more about the ISEP Global Networks, visit bit.ly/ISEPGnetw
New Zealand – Switching up heating: low-carbon solutions that work
Digital event | Thursday 11 June 12:00-1:00pm NZST (1:00-2:00am BST)
Join a global session exploring innovative low‑carbon heating solutions. As winter approaches, discover emerging systems such as ground‑source heat pumps, wood-pellet heating and natural low‑global-warming potential refrigerants, and how they compare with conventional methods in real‑world applications.
To register: bit.ly/NZLowCarb
Europe – Talking nature and biodiversity: why they matter
Digital event | Friday 12 June 9:00–10:00am CET (8:00–9:00am BST)
Dr Bianca Nijhof, a sustainability expert with a PhD in landscape ecology and experience in government, business and NGOs, will be in conversation with co‑chair Damien Plant FISEP, sharing practical insights shaped by their engagements at COP15 and COP16.
To register: bit.ly/EuroNatbio
West Scotland – Discover the UK’s largest onshore windfarm: Whitelee site visit
In-person event | Saturday 20 June 10:30am–2:00pm BST
Enjoy a guided bus tour of an operational wind farm, offering firsthand insight into renewable energy generation. Drop into the visitor centre for refreshments, networking and an interactive exhibition by Glasgow Science Centre, plus a guest talk and Q&A on ScottishPower Renewables’ project pipeline and industry developments.
To register: bit.ly/ScotWhitWind
