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After finishing my BSc (Hons) degree in Environmental Science, I wrote to every environmental consultancy in my local area, expressing my interest in working for them and sharing my CV. I just wanted to get my foot in the door and get some real-life practical experience. On the day of my graduation I found out I has been offered a graduate environmental consultant position, at a small local environmental consultancy called Galapagos in the West Midlands. I was delighted and set out on my journey into the world of environmental management and sustainability. It wasn’t easy and some of the tasks could be a bit monotonous, filing, printing, mailing, making tea, and my least favourite making cold sales calls. However, it was this role, which first connected me with ISEP. Galapagos delivered ISEP environmental training courses. I was asked to help update the training materials and add some new practical exercises. I then asked if I could attend these courses myself and get my own qualifications. I joined ISEP and became a registered environmental auditor. Now some 25 years later, I am the Global Environmental Lead for WSP, one the largest engineering and professional service firms, with over 68,000 employees in 300 offices worldwide. Throughout my journey ISEP has been ever present in my career. From supporting my continual profession development, expanding my knowledge through training and awareness, to building my network through conferences and events or participating in roundtables. A couple of my highlights include achieving my full membership and Chartered Environmentalist level in 2011. Alongside having articles published in the ISEP magazines and contributing to ISEP publications. This relationship will continue as I am now working towards ISEP Fellowship level, whilst also mentoring junior colleagues in their pursuit of ISEP membership progression.

Kirsten McLaughlin, Global Environmental Management Lead

Way, way back in 1999 I joined the Institute of Environmental Management (IEM) and the Environmental Auditors Registration Association (EARA), just before they merged to form ISEP. Over the past two and a bit decades (yes, I really am that old) I have been a proud and active member of our professional body. ISEP is a fantastic source of information and a true melting-pot for professional collaboration and influence over both industry and government. In all my time as a member I have always felt supported by ISEP and some-what emboldened by the validation that membership has given me. I remember becoming a Chartered Environmentalist in 2006 and my boss at the time (a Chartered Chemical Engineer) told me that I couldn't become "Chartered" because I wasn't an Engineer. This 'underestimation' of the importance of environmental management and sustainability as a profession has always stuck with me as another myth worth busting!

Frances Stones FISEP, IMS Lead Auditor

ISEP membership has positively contributed to my success within the environmental sector, it's a centralized knowledge base platform that allows professionals to explore many different topics relating to environmental management and sustainability which will build a strong and resilient green work force.

Alicia Dauth, Senior Associate Environmental Consultant, AESG

ISEP is a source you can trust, whether it is an update in legislation, representing the sector at key events, providing insight to key initiatives and strategy, and supporting you in achieving a professional memberships. They are there throughout your career in the environment and sustainability sectors. The ISEP team are approachable and always on hand to offer help and advice. The events are informative, engaging and on a wide range of topics. I'm pleased to be a Chartered Environmentalist through ISEP.

Lorna Hurst, Associate Technical Director

To join the ISEP professional membership enhance my knowledge skill and every day something new to learn shared by ISEP. My journey started from Practitioner member in 20222 which encourage me throughout the year to excel further and get the advance level of membership to connect further and learn and connect with global environmental professionals. Upon my chartered membership result announcement confirmation it was like a achieving a targeted milestone.

Muhammad Haque, Senior Environmental Engineer

Learning new skills and knowledge in the area of climate change and environmental protection via dedicated training and participation in real-life projects was always among my priorities. I have joined ISEP to enhance my professional development and highlight my expertize. ISEP allows me keeping up to date with the developments of standards, regulations and best practices in environmental assessment and environmental governance, as well as participating in webinars and discussions with sustainability industry leaders and top experts in various fields. I also believe that ISEP membership is a valuable professional recognition, which opens new horizons for participation in international projects and initiatives.

Mykola Shlapak, Sustainability consultant

Since joining ISEP in 2002, I've benefited being a member in numerous ways. These include but not limited to: Participating in numerous courses and training provided by ISEP or ISEP Accredited Training Providers. Gaining support and encouragement from ISEP for setting up various events for the North Wales Branch which encourages new and enthusiastic members. Really important to keep up to date with environmental news and legislation and this is done via ISEP's Transform magazine, their regular Webinars, their website and their annual "Connect Week". Connecting with Leadership Team - the North Wales Group have reached out on numerous occasions to the ISEP Leadership Team and have always found them to be approachable and have time to talk. Overall, I'm extremely proud to be part of the ISEP Family. An Organisation's reputation is built on the conduct of its members. Members also need a well-managed, coordinated organisation to earn their respect and for them to be proud of. ISEP fulfills this.

Steve Roberts, Committee Member

As part of my profession, I advise site teams, subcontractors, project managers, contract managers, directors and engineers on the environmental impacts and risks on engineering and construction schemes. My Chartertership and Full Membership of ISEP has given me the credibility to advise on such important issues at both the design and construction stages of engineering and construction schemes. Also, my ISEP membership (CEnv and MISEP) have helped me become a mentor to environmental graduates and sustainability practitioners and since becoming Chartered I have helped 11 environmental professionals successfully achieve their environmental Chartership.

Tara Yates, Environmental Manager

ISEP has helped me in my professional development via workshops and webinars which have counted as CPD both with ISEP and in the workplace. Moving from associate membership to full membership was a catalyst to having more responsibility and autonomy within my role. This gave me the confidence to go for voluntary redundancy and take a change of career path from private to public sector.

Kathryn Archer, Sustainable Procurement Specialist

I decided to apply for ISEP Full Membership and CEnv more than 20 years into my career as an environmental and sustainability consultant, having previously been chartered through another organisation which had become less relevant to my professional focus. I gained great personal and professional value from the application process, as it gave me the opportunity to really reflect on my achievements to date, consider whether I was still developing professionally and where I wanted to focus my future development, how to 'remain relevant' and how best to continue to deliver value to my profession. Since then, the publications and learning resources available through ISEP have helped to keep me moving forward professionally and allowed me to maintain the knowledge I require to successfully deliver my role against a dynamic backdrop. I really enjoy supporting early career colleagues with progressing their ISEP membership level and their wider career development and I am an advocate for the structure and opportunities that ISEP can provide.

Deryl Roberts, Director of Environmental Assessment

Being a full member of the IEAMA.I am frequently getting updates by receiving various news, and updates related to environmental, and sustainability issues. It's a nice platform where environmentalist can share their views and get worldwide environmental news.

Muhammad Zahid, Sr. Environmental Engineer Consultant role

For me the power of ISEP is the community of members. I am passionate about Net Zero and I see sustainable development being at the heart of this journey. A key part of this transition is having the ability to speak with and hear how other practitioners are approaching the challenge where I can cherry pick their approach to the work that I do. Coupled with the people, the resources are excellent and can give a direction to a new piece of legislation or guidance to enable sustainable development.

William Black, European Director of Consultancy

I joined ISEP early on in my career when my job focused on Environmental compliance. I took courses to progress my membership level and learnt a great deal (both skills and knowledge) on these courses which helped me to take my next steps in my career. I moved on to Environmental Management and later more into Sustainability which remains my current focus.

Jessica Barlow , Sustainability Manager

Being a member of ISEP has provided me with a development pathway to follow, through the various grades and informed by the skills map, along with professional recognition, and access to a whole network of other passionate and committed environmental management and sustainability professionals. I have benefited many times over the years from CPD and training, access to events, resources and the opportunity to input into consultations and reports that shape the industry. But perhaps most important has been the sense of belonging to a community who are all working to transform the world to sustainability.

Amanda Williams, Head of Environmental Sustainability

I joined ISEP over 20 years ago and it’s provided the perfect stepping stones throughout my career at all the right stages. It started with a distance-learning Associate ISEP course from Bath Uni. I have given back when I could, by acting as a regional Chair in Wales. I’ve written two articles for the ISEP magazine and my membership now keeps me in touch with environmental compliance and auditing matters as a SHEQ Director. Thanks ISEP.

Richard Gotheridge, SHEQ Director

I have working in the Environmental / sustainability field for over 20 years progressing from data gathering and on site compliance to work winning, proving technical solutions and strategy setting in the construction and rail industry I now am implementing sustainable principles across all areas of a family run business withing the food industry. Throughout my career progression ISEP has stood out as the professional body that has helped me develop essential skills ( through numerous training packages) and provided me with a benchmark on how a sustainability professional should position themselves within the business world. Being a member of ISEP has also help provide a level of confidence to continue doing the right thing against the tsunami of short term financial pressures that can have a detrimental impact on environmental and sustainable best practise.

Craig Hales, Sustainability Manager