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IEMA Calls for "Political Will and Climate Leadership" In Response to Latest IPCC Report
Following today’s publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report on the impacts of climate change, IEMA has welcomed the clarity it has provided. Martin Baxter, Executive Director - Policy...
Budget 2014 Response: Call for Long Term Certainty for Business
In response to the decision to cap the Carbon Floor Price from 2016-17 until the end of the decade - as announced in this afternoon's Budget speech from the Chancellor of the Exchequer - Martin Baxter, Executive Direct...
Environmental Roles Remain the Career of Choice for Third Consecutive Year
Environment and Sustainability roles continue to prove as satisfying as they are varied, with more than two thirds of IEMA Members surveyed reporting high levels of satisfaction. According to the latest results publish...
European Parliament Vote on EIA Directive is "Big Win" for Environmental Experts
With today’s vote by the European Parliament to adopt substantive amendments to the EIA Directive, IEMA has welcomed the inclusion of a key revision which enhances the role of Environment and Sustainability professiona...
IEMA to Drive the Future of Global Sustainability Body
Taking the lead from members’ ambition that we widen our focus to include a global perspective on sustainability, IEMA has announced that it is to acquire the Global Association of Corporate Sustainability Officers (GA...
IEMA Concerned New Defra Guidance Could Lead to Carbon Reporting Confusion
Following the launch of a Defra consultation on new corporate Greenhouse Gas reporting guidance for accounting renewable or ‘green’ electricity tariffs, IEMA has expressed concern that revised guidance could lead to co...
IEMA Concerned That Government Review May Threaten Flagship Green Policy
IEMA has this morning (Wednesday 19th February) voiced concern that a ground-breaking environmental scheme is already under review, despite only being introduced last year. Under the UK Government’s Smarter Guidance an...
IEMA Welcomes Environment and Climate Change Balance of Competences Review
Commenting on today’s publication of the Government’s Balance of Competences Review between the UK and the European Union (EU) in the areas of environment and climate change, Martin Baxter, IEMA’s Executive Director – ...
IEMA Says Flooding Highlights Long–term Challenge
In a statement released today (10th February 2014), IEMA says that Government must respect professional advice on flood risk management. The UK’s ability to deal with extreme weather events has been brought into sharp ...
IEMA Welcomes report aimed at driving Productivity and Efficiency gains across the UK Economy
IEMA Welcomes report aimed at driving Productivity and Efficiency gains across the UK Economy This important report addresses the real issue of how Government, policy makers, manufacturers and the wider business communit...