Graduate

You’ve got the knowledge, but how do you turn that into an exciting career that makes a difference? Click to find out how ISEP Graduate status is your key.

It’s easy to join. If you have graduated from a relevant degree in the last 3 years you will be eligible for Graduate Membership. For your degree to support your eligibility you will need to have studied a significant level of sustainability content. Simply provide proof of graduation at point of application, use the checklist to confirm the relevant content and you are well on your way to achieving GradISEP.

Become GradISEP now

  • How to achieve GradISEP

    You must provide proof of graduation (from within 3 years of today’s date).

    There must be sustainability content within your degree, as matched to the following six criteria:

    1. Global megatrends and their impact on sustainability (e.g. population growth, climate change, global middle class, urbanisation, resource scarcity)
    2. Sustainable Development (e.g. triple bottom line concept, Brundtland definition, UN Sustainable Development Goals)
    3. Corporate Responsibility (e.g. ethics, accountability, equalities, inclusivity, integrity, stewardship, stewardship, engagement, cultural context, transparency)
    4. Natural cycles, ecosystems, biodiversity and the impact of pollution
    5. Environment and sustainability principles and issues and associated Policy and Legislation (international, regional or national) relevant to
    6. Tools and techniques for assessing and managing environment, social, economic issues and improving sustainability performance of organisations, products and services, or new developments (e.g. Management systems, auditing, impact assessment, corporate reporting, life cycle assessment).

  • How much does it cost?

    £51.15 Year 1 membership fee and £0 Application fee

    £102.30 Year 2 membership renewal fee

    £155 Year 3 membership renewal fee

  • What are the benefits of membership?

    Badge and suffix: Gain professional recognition and continue your development

    1. Share your knowledge and expertise on your social channels and profiles with the ISEP membership digital badge and suffix
    2. Demonstrate your level of competency using the ISEP Sustainability Skills Map
    3. Record your CPD activity with ISEP's portal to show how you are up to speed with the latest thinking and developments

    Events and networking: Connect globally with sustainability professionals

    1. Free access to ISEP Connect, the annual environment and sustainability conference
    2. Free access to UK and World regional networks and ISEP Futures events
    3. Discounts on industry events through ISEP partnerships
      Opportunity to volunteer for a UK or World steering group

    Webinars: Learn with exclusive video content - live and recorded

    1. Free access to member-only webinar programmes, such as the How To series
    2. Exclusive access to our watch again video library (1000+ videos)

    Toolkits: Practical guidances, toolkits and other resources

    1. Free access to more than 60 guidance documents and toolkits in each of the Policy and Practice areas
    2. Latest developments straight to your inbox through exclusive membership email updates

    Transform magazine: Keep relevant with Transform - our member magazine

    1. 6 print editions of Transform magazine per year delivered straight to your door
    2. Regular digital editions of Transform and content by guest editors
    3. Access to partner webinars

    Compliance platform: Be confident in your compliance with navigate-environment

    1. Free access to Navigate-Environment Lite, a dedicated information service to help you stay informed on all the latest guidance and legislation
    2. 30% discount on the complete Navigate-Environment platform

    Policy engagement: Share your experience and help shape public policy

    1. Exclusive access to join ISEP's policy networks: Climate Change and Energy, Biodiversity and Natural Capital, Circular Economy, Impact Assessment, Environmental Management, Social Sustainability or Sustainable Finance
    2. Feed into ISEP positions, statements and reports on key sustainability issues
    3. Opportunity to join roundtable discussions with senior parliamentarians

    News, blogs and podcast: Stay informed with the latest sustainability news

    1. Be the first to know of the latest news and developments via iema.net
    2. Get the ISEP podcast straight to your inbox
    3. Read and contribute to the ISEP Blog

  • Looking to renew your GradISEP membership?

    Renewing your GradISEP could not be easier. Simply log into MyISEP, view and pay your invoice via the 'Invoices' tab, and confirm that you are continuing to adhere to your CPD commitment. You will then be able to carry on accessing all of your membership benefits

    If you do need any assistance with your membership or your annual renewal, email us today.

What do others say about GradISEP membership?

I was a student member of ISEP whilst pursuing my masters. I enjoyed being in a community of like-minded professionals, simultaneously learning a lot from everyone I met. Webinars and events by ISEP helped me to gain professional skills as well as network with people working in this area. Knowing What's happening in the world with respect to environment and sustainability helped me immensely with job applications and interviews. I used my knowledge to constructively criticise organisations and help them understand what could be done better. Doing that helped me land with 5 job offers after graduation. I am thankful to ISEP for helping me kick start my career in Environment and sustainability. Happy to volunteer for a few events and have a video/blogging testimonials if required?

Phani Ratnala, Sustainability advisor

I used to plant trees every year during heavy rain season, but I never knew that this is a global requirement under ISEP to promote sustainability. This course has helped me to widen my perspective on environment. Now I know that the little change I make to mitigate climate change it's for the present and future generations. ISEP have made me change from ordinary person in environmental conservation to professional one. Now going forward by the knowledge of ISEP I want to start planting more trees and mostly fruit trees, so as to feed the world with vitamins. Lastly but not the least, I want to start sharing my knowledge to other people as I encourage them to join ISEP. Thank you.

Harun Maina Wachira, Civil worker

Becoming an ISEP member has helped to support me during the first year of my career in the industry through valuable resources, news and support.

Hannah Cleary, Environmental and Sustainability Advisor

While I'm early in my career, ISEP has given me some great opportunities to develop my knowledge of sustainability topics, and my network. Sustainability runs through social value across all dimensions, and I'm grateful for the access that being a member has given me to some great resources, events, and experts to learn from, through ISEP Futures, and the Regional Networks, where I have been given the opportunity to become a Steering Group Committee Member for my local network. Having ISEP membership gives me confidence when talking on sustainability topics, and I would definitely recommend membership to ISEP to any students, recent graduates or anyone else early in their sustainability career.

Louise Griffiths, Committee Member

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Use our Sustainability Skills Map to assess your skills and knowledge against different levels. Identify your areas for improvement and build your continued professional development plan to support your journey to the next level. 

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