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ISEP deputy CEO Martin Baxter urged students to help lead the “green skills revolution” during the London Student Sustainability Conference at Kingston University, describing environmental and social sustainability as “the challenge of our time”.
Hundreds of students attended the annual event to exchange ideas, present projects and explore ways to support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Work from 10 London universities was showcased, highlighting innovation across the sustainability field.
Baxter outlined the scale of the challenge. With the world’s population projected to grow by 1.5 billion by 2050, demand for food, water and energy will rise while natural resources remain limited. However, he emphasised that many solutions already exist, including sustainable food production, water stewardship and renewable energy technologies.
He argued that the main barrier is not a lack of solutions, but how societies organise themselves and value natural resources. Achieving a sustainable future will require changes in systems, behaviours and decision-making. Baxter encouraged students to become “changemakers”. He also highlighted ISEP’s work to strengthen sustainability skills across the workforce, stressing that “all jobs are greener” and that the transition will require professionals from a wide range of disciplines.
Assess your sustainability skills and plan your next professional step with ISEP’s new skills gap tool. This digital tool is designed to assess confidence across the ISEP Sustainability Skills Map at your membership level. By honestly rating your confidence in your knowledge, skills and ability to apply them in practice, you can see where you excel and where development opportunities lie.
Once completed, you will receive your results online and in a downloadable PDF, giving you a practical starting point for growth. You can use your outcomes to create a personal development plan, discuss targeted actions with your mentor or line manager, and align your progression with both your career goals and your organisation’s sustainability priorities.
Professional development starts with self-awareness. Start today and turn insight into action. www.isepglobal.org/learn/isep-skills-gap-tool
Demand for sustainability professionals is expected to accelerate in 2026 as organisations embed environmental priorities into core business strategy, according to new insights from Hays. The findings highlight a shift from sustainability as a niche function to a mainstream workforce requirement, prompting organisations to rethink recruitment, upskilling and retention strategies to secure scarce talent.
Read more at www.bit.ly/sustain-trends2026
New chair, vice chair and members
The Fellows Network brings together ISEP’s most accomplished sustainability professionals, providing a platform for shared expertise and a strong collective voice, The network is guided by a Steering Group, and we would like to welcome our new chair Dr Rosemary Horry, vice chair Diana Lock, and new members Dr Stephanie Hime, Claire Dickenson and Jackie Sharp. Continuing in their roles are Andrew Kluth, Simon Cordingley, Gareth Kane, Brian Menzies, and Charles Haine. For more information on the Fellows Network, visit www.bit.ly/Fellows-network
We would like to congratulate the ISEP Fellows placed in this year’s Edie’s Top 100 list, which celebrates the UK’s most impactful sustainability and climate leaders, driving measurable change in business and society:
Dare Ilori, Merlin Entertainments
Adam Elman, Google
Fiona Ball, Sky
Charlie Brunyate, Hammerson
Claire Atkins Morris, Sodexo
Paul Toyne, Grimshaw
David Symons, WSP, ISEP Board member
Amelia Woodley, sustainability leader and speaker
If you would like to learn more about joining the highest tier of ISEP’s membership, consider attending Becoming an ISEP Fellow: Digital Workshop on Wednesday 1 July, from 12pm to 1.30pm GMT.
www.bit.ly/ISEP-Workshop
Diverse Sustainability Initiative (DSI)
16 SEPTEMBER 2026 – IN-PERSON EVENT
This year, we’re excited to open the event to everyone, not just DSI partners and network members. It’s an opportunity to connect with peers, take part in important conversations, and share learning on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the sustainability and environment sector.
Join us to exchange ideas, build relationships, and explore how we can drive meaningful change together. The event is open to all, and particularly relevant for human resources professionals, DEI leads, leaders, underrepresented groups, and allies.
Further details will be announced soon on the DSI website at www.diversesustainability.net
WEBINAR
GROWING YOUR TRAINER PRACTICE
Tuesday 14 April, 11.00 to 12.00 BST
The Carbon Literacy Project and ISEP have partnered to create a range of pathways to build carbon knowledge and sustainability skills. This webinar helps trainers expand their practice.
To register, visit www.bit.ly/Carbon-literacy
WEBINAR
ISO 14001: 2026 – UPDATES, CHANGES AND GLOBAL IMPACTS
Wednesday 22 April, 11.00 to 12.00 GMT
This webinar offers an expert-led breakdown of the key changes to the standard and what they mean in practice.
To register, visit www.bit.ly/ISO-update
CONFERENCE
INNOVATION ZERO WORLD CONGRESS
Tuesday 28 – Wednesday 29 April, Olympia, London
Connects innovators, investors, policymakers and industry leaders to turn low-carbon ambition into real-world action.
To register, visit www.bit.ly/4qQHrxM
For more events, visit: www.isepglobal.org/engage/events
