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Empowering organisations to embed sustainability into daily operations

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Introduction

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Sustainability is now a critical driver for business resilience and long-term success. Climate change, biodiversity loss and evolving regulatory demands require organisations to operate in ways that minimise harm and actively contribute to a sustainable future. This course equips learners from all sectors with the skills and knowledge to integrate sustainability into everyday operations. 

Through a combination of practical examples, real-world scenarios and sector-relevant case studies, learners will understand both the risks and opportunities of environmental sustainability. The course supports organisations in meeting compliance obligations, improving performance and enhancing their environmental and social reputation. 

What's covered?

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This practical one-day programme covers the key principles of sustainability and their direct application in workplace contexts. 

Key topics include: 

  • Understanding sustainability and its organisational relevance 
  • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks and opportunities 
  • Environmental impacts and potential risks 
  • Compliance obligations and business drivers for change 
  • Benefits of improved sustainability performance 
  • Pollution prevention techniques and best practice 
  • Environmental management systems and their implementation 
  • Everyday actions employees can take to embed sustainability 

Content can be tailored for In-Company delivery to address sector-specific challenges and priorities. 

Who should participate?

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This course is suitable for individuals in any role or sector who want to develop a practical understanding of sustainability and contribute to organisational change. It is particularly beneficial for: 

  • Employees looking to upskill in sustainability practices 
  • Teams seeking to integrate environmental thinking into daily operations 
  • Organisations aiming to meet or exceed environmental compliance requirements 

English Language Competency 
A good standard of written and spoken English is important to engage effectively with this programme.

What will I learn?

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On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

  • Define sustainability and explain its relevance to organisational success 
  • Identify environmental impacts and risks associated with workplace activities 
  • Evaluate the benefits of strong sustainability performance for organisations 
  • Recognise statutory environmental compliance requirements 
  • Describe pollution prevention methods and their implementation in organisations 
  • Explain the principles and advantages of environmental management systems 
  • Apply practical workplace actions to support organisational sustainability goals 

Learners leave the course with clear, actionable steps to improve environmental performance within their organisation. 

Who are the tutors?

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How will I be assessed?

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This course is ISEP certified, with successful learners receiving an official certificate from the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP). 

Assessment consists of: 

  • A 20-question multiple-choice online test 
  • Completion through the ISEP assessment portal 
  • A required score of 70% to pass 
  • A set timeframe to complete the test after registration 

How do we train and support you?

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Our training methodology is focused on practical learning, interactive discussion and workplace application. 

We provide: 

  • Pre-training consultation to align course content with learner needs 
  • Comprehensive training materials 
  • Access to online learning resources where applicable 
  • Post-course support for application of learning 

Places are generally limited to 15 to ensure personalised attention and a collaborative learning environment. 

Programme accreditation

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This programme is accredited by the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP), a membership body for over 15,000 sustainability professionals worldwide. ISEP supports individuals and organisations in achieving globally recognised standards for sustainable practice, enabling members to lead change across industries. For further information, visit ISEP's website. 

How can you progress?

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Following completion, learners may progress to more advanced sustainability, environmental management or auditing courses. These may include: 

  • ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers 
  • ISEP Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management 
  • ISEP Introduction to Net Zero / ISEP Pathways to Net Zero 
  • Environmental /Energy Management Systems Training /  Auditor Training 

These pathways enable further development of technical expertise and leadership capability in sustainability. 

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Course Code
S001
Duration
1 training day
Public Price
Virtual Training: £355

+ €25 ISEP course certification fee

Delivery Mode
This programme is delivered by Classroom, Virtual Training, or In-Company training 
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ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce

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  • 02 Mar 2026
    Delivery: Virtual Training
    Location: Virtual
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