Current Committee Members:
- Chair: Victoria Chater-Lea
- Vice-Chair: Moh Ayeldeen
- Committee Members: David Johnston, Filip Nykiel-Jastrzebski, Georgia Avesta, Jackie Sharp, Julie Hogarth, Lana Nwosu, Louis Wright, Mary Argyraki, and Simone Sheppeard
As a volunteer-led network, everything we deliver—from webinars to informal networking evenings—is driven by the time and energy of professionals who care about advancing environmental practice. We are always open to new ideas, potential event hosts, and individuals interested in contributing to the direction of the region. If you’d like to support the network, we would love to hear from you.
Recent Highlights
Circular Economy in Practice – 17 February
In February, we were pleased to host Paul Foulkes-Arellano for a thought-provoking webinar exploring circular economy implementation in real-world business contexts. The session moved beyond theory and into practical application, examining how organisations are redesigning products, supply chains, and business models to retain materials within circular systems.
One particularly striking insight: Vinted is now the number one clothes retailer in France by sales volume. It’s a powerful example of how resale platforms are disrupting traditional retail models and reshaping consumer behaviour at scale.
The discussion reinforced a central theme for sustainability professionals: the circular economy is no longer aspirational—it is operational, measurable, and commercially viable when embedded strategically.
Festive Connect – 9 December
In December, we closed the year in style with our Festive Connect event at Tank and Paddle, following on from the main ISEP Connect conference hosted at Mitie offices.
The evening brought together professionals from across the sustainability spectrum for networking, discussion, and celebration. A highlight of the event was Andrew McMullen’s introduction to the Three Horizons framework—a strategic model used to explore innovation, transformation, and long-term systems change.
Alongside the thought leadership, the evening offered plenty of opportunity for informal conversation over drinks and pizza. One of the most rewarding aspects of our networking events is the diversity of people in the room: environmental consultants speaking with ESG strategists, engineers exchanging ideas with policy professionals, and early-career practitioners connecting with industry veterans. These cross-sector interactions are where collaboration begins.
Thank You
Finally, a sincere thank you to everyone who has attended, supported, hosted, or spoken at our events. A volunteer-led regional network only works because of its community. Your engagement, enthusiasm, and willingness to contribute make these events possible—and worthwhile.
We look forward to seeing both familiar and new faces at our upcoming events and continuing to build a collaborative, forward-thinking sustainability community across London and the South East.
