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1st July 2014

IEMA Gives Support for European Commission Initiative on Green Employment

IEMA has today welcomed the launch of the European Commission’s Green Employment Initiative. Commenting on the announcement, Martin Baxter, Executive Director of Policy & Engagement at the Institute of Environmenta...

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25th June 2014

Chair of IEMA Council scoops prestigious national award

Professor Martin Bigg – Chair of IEMA’s Strategic Advisory Council and Professor of Environmental Technology Innovation at the University of the West of England, Bristol, has been awarded Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv...

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19th June 2014

IEMA Says Radical Shake–up of Resource Management is Needed

Price volatility, supply shortages, disruption of supply chains and reputational risks are turning the need for sustainable resource management into a business critical issue. With today’s launch of a practical guide t...

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4th June 2014

Movement on Zero Carbon Homes Policy "Cautiously Welcomed" by IEMA

IEMA has given a cautious welcome to a long-delayed key environmental policy identified as an aim for the next year of Government by Her Majesty The Queen in her speech at the State Opening of Parliament. A significant...

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22nd May 2014

Over 70 Members Successfully Upgrade

IEMA would like to congratulate the following individuals on recently upgrading their membership as part of their ongoing commitment to learning and professional development. Associate (AIEMA) Ahmat Ugan, BP Explora...

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12th May 2014

Read Tim Balcon's Latest Blog: Clarity is Key

Clarity is Key In a post-IPCC report world, business is looking at our profession differently. At the same time our profession is changing; IEMA’s recent acquisition of the Global Association of Corporate Sustainabilit...

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24th April 2014

Latest Successful Upgrades Revealed

IEMA would like to congratulate the following 69 Members who have recently successfully upgraded their membership. Associate Entry Exam (AIEMA) Adam Brown, Parker Fluidic Solutions Division Alistair Dick, Ground...

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22nd April 2014

IEMA "Delighted" To See Mandatory Carbon Reporting Removed From Government Review

Following a concern which emerged in early 2014 that a ground-breaking environmental initiative was under review less than one year after being introduced, IEMA has today voiced satisfaction in finding that the latest ...

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14th April 2014

IEMA Backs Calls for Global Action on Climate Change in Response to Latest IPCC Report

Following publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on the mitigation of climate change, IEMA calls for political will and climate leadership to reduce long-term impacts. Martin Baxter,...

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11th April 2014

Defra: cutting green tape will save businesses £1.5bn

Reforms to environmental legislation could save businesses up to £300m a year, according to Environment Secretary Owen Paterson. Government plans published yesterday outline 336 regulatory reforms covering agricultural, ...

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