London Gatwick Airport has completed its first year as a Corporate Partner of the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP), marking a significant step in embedding sustainability across its operations. The partnership has focused on equipping teams with practical skills, engaging frontline staff, and recognising internal initiatives that deliver measurable change.

To date, over 75 colleagues have completed ISEP-accredited Environmental Sustainability Skills workshops, with around 100 more scheduled for training in 2025. This is part of a wider development plan to ensure sustainability is considered in everyday decision-making across the airport.

In January, London Gatwick hosted its first operational sustainability conference, featuring a keynote by ISEP Deputy CEO Martin Baxter and attended by 150 frontline and operational colleagues. The event was part of a wider internal sustainability roadshow aimed at connecting corporate goals with day-to-day roles.

To encourage grassroots innovation, London Gatwick launched internal sustainability awards last year, with over 50 entries across the business. ISEP CEO Sarah Mukherjee MBE served as guest judge.

Twelve employees have also joined ISEP as affiliate members and are now working toward associate-level qualifications, gaining professional recognition for their growing expertise.

Mark Edwards, Head of Sustainability at London Gatwick, said: “I’m really proud that London Gatwick is the first airport partner of ISEP. Our partnership is helping us deliver our sustainability goals, including the ambitious goal of being net zero in our scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030. By embedding accredited training across our airport and recognising the contributions of colleagues at every level, we’re building the skills and culture needed to deliver meaningful change, integrating sustainability into everyday decision-making across London Gatwick.”

Martin Baxter, Deputy CEO at the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals, said: “London Gatwick’s commitment to embedding sustainability across its operations is exactly the kind of leadership we need. By equipping teams at every level with the skills and confidence to act, they are setting a powerful example of how professional development can drive meaningful environmental change. It’s been good to support their journey so far, and we’re excited to continue this partnership into its next phase towards a sustainable future.”

London Gatwick’s corporate partnership with ISEP continues into 2026, with a focus on expanding accredited training, recognising sustainability leadership across all roles, and aligning operational practices with long-term environmental targets.

About London Gatwick Airport Limited

With 43 million annual passengers, London Gatwick is the UK’s second largest and one of Europe’s top ten airports.  It is a vital piece of national infrastructure that drives both the national and regional economies by generating £5.5 billion GVA and supporting over 76,000 jobs (2023).  Almost 60 airlines fly from the airport to over 150 short-haul and more than 50 long-haul destinations.  With a declared capacity of 55 movements an hour, London Gatwick is the most efficient single runway airport in the world.  

The airport is located 28 miles south of the UK capital and is extremely well-connected, with more than a quarter of England’s population (15 million people) – including all of London – less than one hour away by road or rail.  A six-year, £2 billion sustainable growth programme includes an ambitious plan to be a net zero airport by 2030 and to increase capacity by bringing the airport’s existing Northern Runway into routine use, alongside its Main Runway.  VINCI Airports owns a 50.01% stake in the airport, with Global Infrastructure Partners managing the remaining 49.99%.