IEMA Full Member and Chartered
Environmentalist Application Pack
July 2015
Who is an IEMA Full Member?
An IEMA Full Member is a person who:
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Has the ability to actively identify, analyse and evaluate current and future issues and strategies,
relevant to their professional context, from an environmental and sustainability perspective;
develop effective strategic directions that justify the case for action; uphold the case in the face of
adversity, and communicate these in an accessible manner;
Promotes a positive environmental culture, which moves towards sustainability, by actively improving
the environmental and sustainability understanding of others in ways that allow them to improve their
own performance; and
Is able to demonstrate they have, and will continue to, actively maintain knowledge and skills relevant
to their professional context.
[Definition: Environmental and Sustainability Perspective = a full spectrum of environmental and
sustainability opportunities and threats that range from global to local and short to long term]
Detailed competencies are provided to assist members who wish to work towards this membership level.
IEMA recommend whilst writing your CV and Supporting Paper to focus on the above definition and refer to
our specific guidance on editing your CV and Supporting Paper.
Am I eligible to Apply?
To apply for IEMA Full membership and Chartered Environmentalist you must:
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Be a member of IEMA, as a minimum Affiliate.
You must already be a Full member of IEMA to apply for Chartered Environmentalist on its own
ii.
Be able to demonstrate masters level equivalent knowledge
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Possess sufficient knowledge and practical experience to be able to clearly demonstrate
they meet the competencies.
Note 1: Relevant experience is that with a distinct and direct environmental and sustainability focus gained
during paid employment, volunteering activity, work placements or research, but it may not include pure
academic study.
Note 2: IEMA advises that the majority of successful applicants for Full Membership have had the equivalent of
at least four years full time relevant work experience. This membership level requires applicants to
demonstrate leadership in their experience not necessarily a long career history. If you feel you meet the
eligibility criteria but do not have this level of experience you may still apply.
How do the Chartered Environmentalist Competencies Align to Full Membership?
By Achieving Full Membership you will achieve Chartered Environmentalist as Full Membership contains
broader competencies beyond that of Chartered Environmentalist. Detailed mapping of the competencies has
been established between IEMA and Society for the Environment allowing you, as a candidate, to focus on the
Full Membership competencies for your interview and application.
What are the Competencies?
This table summarises the competencies for both membership levels. Under each competency listed within the
table are more detailed explanations and descriptions which can be found in Appendix 1. These may be useful
to explore if you are unsure whether you meet that particular competency or are not sure what it means.
Remember: By Achieving IEMA’s Full Membership Competencies you will meet the requirements
for Chartered Environmentalist and demonstrates masters level equivalent knowledge.
IEMA Full Membership Competencies
1. To be able to explain fundamental
environmental and sustainability principles and
their relationships with organisations
2. Understand environmental and sustainability
strategies, policies and legislation insofar as they
relate to your area of professional activity
3. Be able to critically analyse, interpret and report
environmental data and information to inform
sustainable decision-making and provide advice
4. Identify and analyse problems and opportunities
from an environmental perspective to develop
and deliver sustainable solutions
5. Use communication to drive effective
environmental and sustainable business practices
6. Embed sustainable thinking in organisations
insofar as it relates to your area of professional
activity
Chartered Environmentalist
Competencies
A. Application of knowledge and
understanding of the
environment to further the aims
of sustainability.
B. Lasting sustainable Management
of the Environment
C. Effective Communication and
Interpersonal Skills
D. Personal commitment to
Professional Standards,
Recognising obligations to
Society, the profession and the
environment.
7. Manage and deliver environmental
improvements and improve resilience
8. Educate, influence, persuade and challenge
others to lead and promote sustainability
Note: a breakdown of the assessment criteria and scope for each competency is available in
Appendix 1 at the end of this booklet for further support.
Not sure you are quite there yet? See the IEMA website Support section for
tools to assess your knowledge and access mentoring or support materials by
following the link provided. http://www.iema.net/membership-full-support.
IEMA Code of Practice and Code of Ethics
In addition to Full Membership Competencies you are expected to demonstrate understanding of the IEMA
Code of Practice and Chartered Environmentalist Code of Ethics which detail your commitment to IEMA as a
Full and Chartered Environmentalist member.
By signing your application form for this membership level you agree to the below code in and will expected
uphold them to maintain your IEMA Full and Chartered Environmentalist Membership.
As a Full Member I will:
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Uphold and promote the environment and sustainability profession;
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Exercise honesty, impartiality, diligence and objectivity in my professional work;
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Support and promote sustainable action and challenge environmentally unsustainable action;
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Work to, and promote, high standards and best practice in the environment and sustainability
profession;
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Ensure that professional judgement is not influenced by a conflict of interest and I shall make all
relevant parties aware where there is such a conflict;
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Acknowledge my limitations of competence and not undertake work which I know is beyond my
professional capability;
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Develop and maintain standards of professional competence and knowledge through a combination of
training, learning and practical experience and through the support of others;
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In giving advice, make the relevant person(s) aware of the potential consequences of actions; and
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Endeavour to be an innovative, lateral thinker in the pursuit of environmental improvement and
sustainability.
As a Chartered Environmentalist I will:
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Act in accordance with the best principles for the mitigation of environmental harm and the
enhancement of environmental quality;
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Strive to ensure that the uses of natural resources are fair and sustainable taking account of the needs
of a diverse society;
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Use my skills and experience to serve the needs of the environment and society;
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Serve as an example to others for responsible environmental behaviour;
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Not engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation or discrimination; and
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Commit to maintaining my personal professional competence and strive to maintain the integrity and
competence of my profession.
Not sure you are quite there yet? See the IEMA website Support section for
tools to assess your knowledge and access mentoring or support materials.
My Written Application
Please ensure you visit the IEMA website and download the latest application form. You will need to submit
this alongside the following supporting documents.
Supporting Documents Checklist:
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Completed Application form (and application to join IEMA as a member if appropriate)
Payment Details- in application form
Supporting Paper: no more than 2000 words
CV: no more than 4 sides of A4
2 signed witness statements – using template on page 4 of this application form
1colour copy of photo ID – driving licence or passport
The following guidance addresses best practice and helpful tips in completing your supporting documents.
Editing your CV for Full and Chartered Environmentalist
Applications
Assessors use the information you provide in your CV and Supporting Paper to understand which membership
criteria and topics to discuss with you in your interview. Therefore both elements should be tailored to link
with each other and enhance the application rather than repeat similar information.
Your CV should provide an overview of your experience and qualifications in relation to the membership
application which then is explained in further detail within the Supporting Paper.
Your CV can be no longer than 4 sides of A4.
Here are some tips when editing your CV for this application:
Add a short CV introduction to you and your
environmental/sustainability background (how and
why you got into your particular work area). This
will provide the Assessors some background
context and allows you to focus the Supporting
Paper on demonstrating the competencies.
Ensure that your work history is not missing
any information. There may be periods of your
career spent working in other sectors, taking
sabbaticals/maternity leave or looking for
employment which build a picture of your total
career.
Use your CV to explain the key
responsibilities within each role undertaken,
project highlights and achievements can be added,
allowing you to build on these in your Supporting
Paper.
Include all qualifications which link to your
membership application whether or not directly
related to environment and sustainability. Relevant
voluntary experience should also be included.
Remove unnecessary information from the CV e.g.
references (as two witness statements are required within the
application form), marital status and driving licence details as
these are not required within this application.
Writing your Supporting Paper for Full and Chartered
Environmentalist Applications
Writing your Supporting Paper is the most critical part of your application. It is your first opportunity to
demonstrate your skills and ability to communicate and will form the basis of the Assessors’ first impressions of
you. It is important to present your case clearly and concisely, and demonstrate how you meet some of the
competencies for Full IEMA membership and Chartered Environmentalist status. However, do not let this
detract from the fact your paper must be well structured, interesting to read and display depth within your
discussion on projects or topics.
Referring to IEMA Full Competencies
The Supporting Paper does not require cross-referencing to the competencies, doing this will reduce the flow
and effectiveness of your paper. The supporting paper also does not require explicit links to masters level
knowledge, assessors will make their judgement by assessing both your written submission as a whole and your
performance at interview. It is not necessary to demonstrate all the competencies within your Supporting
Paper; assessors will ensure all competencies remaining are covered during your interview. As such you may
not be asked all competencies during interview if they are sufficiently demonstrated within your paper.
NOTE: please see Appendix 1 to compare your written submission against the competency criteria and scope
to ensure that your submission relates to them as closely as possible to increase your chances of being
successful.
Linking your Supporting Paper and CV
Assessors read both the CV and Supporting Paper to understand and assess the applicant. Therefore both
elements should be tailored to link with each other and enhance the application rather than repeating the same
information.
Style and Layout
There is no set style or layout for the Supporting Paper which
allows candidates to effectively demonstrate their ability to
communicate in a variety of written formats. However, the
following formats are not accepted as they detract from your
ability to write a well structured paper:
 Writing your Paper in a table format
 Approaching each competency in turn
Remember your Supporting
Paper must:
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Be a maximum of 2000
words
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Include a word count at
the end
A good approach is to write the paper using relevant projects or activities which can be written about in detail
addressing some of the competencies. Sub-headings can be used to identify different projects or grouping
experience into subject areas e.g. communication, EIA/EMS, project management, personal development etc.
 Pictures and tables may be used lightly within the Supporting Paper but should not detract from it.
 Write about your actions within the project rather than overall team/organisational activities as this is
an individual assessment so the Assessors will be looking at your contribution.
 Don’t forget to write about the results/outcomes you achieved through the project (including adding
figures and statistics where applicable). You can include examples where the outcomes may have been
negative as long as you can write about how you learnt from this to improve future situations.
Supporting Paper Examples and Feedback
Below are some examples of paragraphs written within Supporting Papers and feedback from IEMA regarding
positive aspects and areas of improvement:
Example 1: I have a deep knowledge and understanding of environmental management systems and our
company has implemented ISO 14001 in over 20 companies.
IEMA Feedback: This candidate has restated the criteria rather than writing about how he/she demonstrates the
application of it. Whilst the candidate has evidenced a statistic of how many environmental management systems
have been implemented, it is not known whether the candidate was primarily responsible for all of them as he/she
has written it in terms of the company rather than the candidate. Further details on specific systems implemented
and the environmental benefits realised from this would provide more evidence and also allow the candidate to
evidence additional criteria.
Example 2: Competency: 1
Evidence: Maintaining biodiversity is important as there are inter-linkages between all species within
ecosystems which provide many services including provisioning, regulating, supporting and cultural services.
An example of this can be seen through rainforests which regulate climate through sequestering carbon and
therefore help fight climate change.
Competency: 2 Evidence: Within my work sector of hazardous waste the main legislation that is
applicable includes:
 The Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005
 The Waste Regulations 2011
 The Water Resources Act 1991 (as my company is located near a watercourse)
There are many benefits of going beyond legal compliance which include: Promoting the green credentials
of the business which can increase sales. Often cost savings can be found.
IEMA Feedback: This candidate has used a table style to present their Supporting Paper which restricts the flow of
the paper and creates repetition. The candidate has also addressed the competencies in an academic manner
similar to an exam which is more appropriate at Associate membership level where applicants are tested on
knowledge through learning a syllabus. At Full membership level the Assessors are looking at how the candidate has
applied their knowledge and understanding through their experience and therefore a project based approach which
links their work to wider sustainability principles is preferred. This paper is likely to be rejected.
Example 3: While working abroad in 2011, I worked on a project to promote sustainable timber products
sourcing through Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified. However none of our suppliers at the time
were FSC approved. As these were long established suppliers, prior to looking into alternative suppliers, I
held meetings with an FSC representative and suppliers explaining the benefits of becoming FSC certified.
IEMA Feedback: This candidate has started the paragraph well by explaining the project and actions that they
specifically carried out to address this. However the candidate has not explained what the outcome of these actions
were – whether any suppliers became FSC approved, any statistics related to increasing the sourcing of sustainable
timber products within the company and benefit of this. Within this paragraph the candidate also has an opportunity
to link the outcomes to wider environmental and sustainability benefits/detriment e.g. deforestation, climate change
and biodiversity. The Assessors may use this section of the Supporting Paper to initiate discussion around wider
sustainability issues linked with this topic.
Summary Checklist:
Use this handy summary list to check your Supporting Paper against:
 Is it clear, logically structured and checked for spelling and grammar?
 Does it fit with the description and criteria of an IEMA Full Member?
 Does it show a breadth of knowledge and work experience?
 Have you provided further details on projects mentioned within the CV but not repeated it?
 Have you focused on your role and contribution to projects/achievements rather than
overall organisational achievements?
 Are there some figures or statistics related to environmental improvements/project
successes achieved?
 Have you ensured it does not exceed 2000 words and that a word count limit is provided at
the end of the paper?
Final Application Steps
When you have completed your three key supporting documents and the application form you will require two
witnesses to read through your submission and endorse that it is a true and accurate reflection of your
experience. This is achieved through a witness statement template found within the application form.
Please ensure you have enclosed a colour copy of photo ID as this is required by assessors to verify your
identity in the interview assessment.
Full and Chartered Environmentalist Interview Assessments
Information
This information is an introduction about your interview assessment, the final stage of your application for Full
and Chartered Environmentalist. Lasting 45-75 minutes in length, two peer Assessors will engage in a
discussion about your career and/or academic history. These two Assessors will have read your supporting
paper and CV and will be looking to address remaining Full and Chartered Environmentalist competencies not
fully explored within your application thus far.
Videoconference Interview Assessment
For Full and Chartered Environmentalist Applications, the default interview type is videoconference. This will
require you to have a computer with a webcam, access to reasonable broadband and either a
microphone/speakers or a landline telephone.
When you submit your application you will be required to undergo a trial session before your final interview is
organised. This will help you to:
 Check that your camera/audio and internet speed are sufficient.
 Feel more comfortable using the videoconference technology.
Detailed guidance regarding this will be made available once you apply. An IEMA staff member will support you
through the trial session and your Assessor is trained to assist you in your final interview.
Face-to Face Interview Assessments
Face-to-face assessments, usually in London or Manchester, are still available at set dates throughout the year.
These are available to:
 Anyone who would prefer this type of assessment (will incur an additional charge).
 Those whom are disadvantaged using videoconferencing technology (no additional charge).
On your application form you can state whether you would be interested or feel you would need a face-to-face
assessment. When your application is received an IEMA staff member will call to assist in arranging this.
Additional fees will be charged separately if required.
Organising your Interview Assessment
IEMA will organise and confirm an interview date with you as your application progresses. If you need to
cancel or change your interview assessment, please notify IEMA immediately. Cancelations may incur an
administrative charge to cover the cost of another assessment.
Preparing for your Interview
Preparing for your interview is as important as preparing for a job interview. Here are some activities to help
prepare for the interview:
 Read the membership criteria and your application again to remind yourself of what you have
written (especially as there will be a delay between submitting your written application and your
interview date).
 Keep a mental ‘bank’ of other work projects/experience that you have carried out which you may
not have written about in your application as this may be useful to speak about within the interview.
 Create practice questions you may be asked which link to the membership criteria. Ask colleagues
or your mentor to become the Assessor and ask you questions you have prepared, or even some
questions you were not expecting.
 Keep up to date with the news – not just environmental news but general news.
 Choose an article (not necessarily environmental focused) from a broadsheet newspaper or other
source e.g. the Economist, BBC News and think about this in the context of environmental issues e.g.
what issues are implied through the article, how does the article topic impact on the environment or
the environment impact on that topic, what would you do as an environmental practitioner in relation
to this topic etc.
 Know the IEMA Code of Practice and Chartered Environmentalist Code of Ethics is
fundamentally important. You are joining a membership body who will want to see you understand
the code and have thought about ways in which you can comply with it.
On your Assessment Day
Face-to-face and videoconference interview operate in a similar way, where expression and preparation are
important to consider. Below we have listed tips which are important for both:
TIP 1: Dress smart casual, you want to look professional but still be comfortable.
TIP2: Have cue cards, including key examples relating to the membership criteria; these act as useful
reminders during your interview.
TIP 3 (Video-conference Only): Find a quiet and comfortable place where you can get a strong internet
connection. Ensure you will not be interrupted and join the conference call in good time.
TIP 4 (Video-conference Only): Remember reading through videoconferencing guidance and checking your
system beforehand is crucial to ensuring your assessment is smooth and will help you to focus on your
assessment.
Appendix 1: IEMA 8 Competencies with Criteria and Scope and Chartered Environmentalist Criteria.
IEMA Full Membership Standard
Competencies, Assessment Criteria and Scope
Competencies and Assessment Criteria
The competencies state what a candidate will be expected to know, understand or be able to do and the assessment criteria describe the requirements that a candidate is
expected to meet to demonstrate that a competency has been achieved.
Competencies:
A Full Member will ...
1. Be able to explain fundamental
environmental and sustainability
principles and their relationship with
organisations
Assessment Criteria:
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
2.
Understand environmental and
sustainability strategies, policies and
legislation insofar as they relate to your
area of professional activity.
A Full Member can ...
Describe the critical importance of maintaining and
enhancing natural cycles and biodiversity in achieving
environmental sustainability
Explain the link between global and local environmental and
sustainability issues
Explain the interdisciplinary nature of environmental and
sustainability issues
Identify and anticipate environmental trends
Describe how the principles of lifecycle thinking can be
used by organisations
Identify uncertainty and risks for organisations as a result of a
changing environment
2.1 Describe the role of environmental policy instruments and
their use in combination to achieve a better environmental
outcome
2.2 Explain how environmental and sustainability issues link to
other policy issues
2.3 Explain the benefits of going beyond legal compliance
2.4 Describe main policy and legislation relevant to
environmental management and sustainability (big picture,
low level of detail)
2.5 Explain environmental and sustainability policies and
legislation that are going to impact on you/your organisation
and how you/your organisation impact upon environment
Scope: A Full Member should be familiar with
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natural cycles: such as hydrological cycle, carbon
cycle, nitrogen cycle
lifecycle thinking: including moving towards a circular
economy.
changing environment: such as changing
environmental conditions, climate change, resource
scarcity, biodiversity, ecosystems & natural capital,
Other policy issues – such as population, poverty,
economics, agriculture, food, forestry, fisheries, human
rights, environmental justice
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3.
Be able to critically analyse, interpret and
report environmental data and
information to inform sustainable
decision-making and provide advice
and sustainability (tighter boundary, lots of detail)
2.6 Access information on environmental and sustainability issues
and good practice
3.1 Describe principles of non-financial data management and
assurance
3.2 Integrate environmental data management into existing
management systems and governance of an organisation
3.3 Determine how data or information will be used and explain
key characteristics of data or information
3.4 Critically analyse data or information to gain understanding
and insights emerging from the analysis
3.5 Interpret and report data or information for different
audiences
3.6 Provide advice on the outcome of environmental data
analysis and the ways in which it supports sustainable action
3.7 Outline environmental sustainability reporting standards
and guidelines
Principles – such as Monitoring, accounting, assurance,
verification and Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP) accuracy, consistency, comparability,
transparency, materiality and reliability.
Reporting Standards and Guidelines - Such as the
types of reporting standards and guidance that are
available and examples of each, with particular focus on
those that are relevant to your role.
Organisational Reporting such as legal requirements
under the Companies Act, Global reporting Initiative.
Benchmarking Such as The Watermark project
benchmarks; Energy Performance Certificates.
Assurance Such as AA1000AS Assurance Standard;
ISO14064-3 Greenhouse Gases – specification with
guidance for the validation and verification of
greenhouse gas assertions.
Green Claims such as Defra Green Claims Guidance
Sector Specific: EU Emissions Trading Scheme, The
Wildlife Trusts Biodiversity Benchmark
4.
Identify and analyse problems and
opportunities from an environmental
perspective to develop and deliver
sustainable solutions.
4.1
4.2
4.3
5.
Use Communication to drive effective
environmental and sustainable business
practices
5.1
5.2
Analyse short, medium and longer term environmental
sustainability opportunities, trends and threats
Evaluate environmental problems to develop practical
sustainable solutions
Implement and evaluate environmentally sustainable solutions
and recommend any further action
Solutions – improvements, mitigation, adaptation
Develop and lead communication of environmental
sustainability messages and initiatives in a manner which is
professional and appropriate to the audience
Identify, engage and respond to stakeholder needs
Business practices: a method, procedure, process or
rule employed by a company in the pursuit of its
objectives.
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5.3
5.4
6.
Embed sustainable thinking in
organisations insofar as it relates to your
area of professional activity
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
7.
Manage and deliver environmental
improvements and improve resilience
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
Explain and interpret the consequences of actions in respect
to environmental sustainability damage and improvement
Communicate the importance of global and local
environmental sustainability issues and their interaction with
an organisation
Initiate and support actions that enable integration of
lifecycle thinking into organisations.
Assimilate sustainable thoughts and ideas, act on them,
implement them and build on them and/or apply them in a
different context
Identify the appropriate environmental management
and/or assessment tools to use in a given situation
Know and understand and be able to implement one or
more environmental management and assessment
tools
Develop and communicate a sustainable business case
embedding effective environmental management
Influence others to secure sustainable environmental
improvements
Integrate environmental issues and considerations into
sustainable organisational planning and practice
Set and monitor environmental objectives, targets and
performance indicators
Prepare, implement and monitor the effectiveness of a
sustainable environmental performance improvement plan or
action
Identify strategic opportunities and risks from a changing
environment to organisations.
Identify and propose solutions to avoid or manage risks from
Engage – 2-way dialogue with stakeholders
Respond – listen and respond to stakeholders, tailoring
the information to the audience
Environmental management and/or assessment
tools – EMS, EMP, Footprinting, Environmental Impact
Assessment, Strategic Environmental Assessment,
Environmental Audit, Risk Assessment, Life Cycle
Analysis
Know and understand - the standards, guidelines and
good practice associated with the tool; the stages in the
process of implementation of the tool; the
competencies required to implement the tool; how to
set the scope and objectives for using the tool; the
supporting documentation required; the techniques
used to implement the tool; how to identify and assess
environmental impacts; how to set criteria to evaluate
the significance of environmental impacts; how to
present an objective report or statement; evaluate the
application of the tool against the objectives set; how to
communicate the findings of the report
Resilience – resilience of organisations, projects,
developments, clients, products or services etc
Business case – financial and non financial cases
performance indicators: including benchmarking e.g.
biodiversity benchmarking
Opportunities and risks- short, medium and long
term
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8.
Educate, influence, persuade and
challenge others to lead and promote
sustainability
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
a changing environment
Advise and influence others to incorporate environmental
sustainability considerations into decision making and actions
Lead change and act with persistence to secure sustainable
environmental improvement
Promote an environmentally sustainable and resilient
approach to planning and decision making
Challenge and negotiate to encourage the inclusion of good
environmental management and sustainability practice in
decision making and subsequent action
Constructively challenge behaviour that may cause
environmental harm and lead to unsustainable outcomes
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Chartered Environmentalist Competency
Competency Criteria
A) Application of knowledge and understanding of the environment to further the aims of sustainability:
A1
Have underpinning knowledge of sustainability principles
in the management of the environment.
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Critically analyse, interpret and evaluate complex environmental
information to determine sustainable courses of action.
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Understand the wider environmental context in which the area of study or
work is being undertaken.
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Understand the importance of maintaining and enhancing natural cycles and
biodiversity in achieving sustainability.
A2
Apply environmental knowledge and principles in pursuit
of sustainable environmental management in professional
practice.
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Reformulate and use practical, conceptual or technological understanding
of environmental management to develop ways forward in complex situations.
•
Conceptualise and address problematic situations that involve many
interacting environmental factors.
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Determine and use appropriate methodologies and approaches.
•
Critically evaluate actions, methods and results and their short and longterm implications.
•
Actively learn from results to improve future environmental solutions and
approaches, and build best practice.
A3
Analyse and evaluate problems from an environmental
perspective, develop practical sustainable solutions and anticipate
environmental trends to develop practical solutions.
•
Negotiate the necessary contractual and agreed arrangements with other
stakeholders.
•
Analyse and evaluate problems, some complex, from an environmental
perspective working sometimes with incomplete data.
•
Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and addressing
problems.
•
Demonstrate a critical awareness of current environmental problems and
anticipate the impact of future environmental trends.
•
Critically analyse and embrace new environmental information and seek
new knowledge, skills and competences in the field of environment based on the
most recent scientific, social, economic, cultural and technical developments and
understanding.
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B) Leading Sustainable Management of the Environment
B1
Promote behavioural and cultural change by influencing
others in order to secure environmental improvements that go
beyond minimum statutory requirements.
B2
Promote a strategic environmental approach
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Develop good practices [best practice] by actively learning from results to
improve future environmental solutions and approaches.
•
Help, mentor and support others to understand the wider environmental
picture
•
Advocate sustainability concerns and environmental issues, encourage
others to actively contribute to environmental protection and sustainability.
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Demonstrate self-direction and originality in developing strategies for
sustainable development and environmental improvement.
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Actively collaborate and engage with other disciplines and stakeholders and
encourage multi- and inter-disciplinary approaches to environmental challenges
B3
Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
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Identify constraints and exploit opportunities for the development and
transfer of environmentally appropriate technology.
Identify areas of uncertainty and risk including health and safety, environmental,
technical, business and reputational.
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Exercise autonomy and judgement across environmental and sustainability
issues.
•
Motivate and influence others to agree and deliver environmental
objectives.
•
Identify individual needs, plan for their development, assess individual
performance and provide feedback.
Reflect on outcomes, identify and pursue improvements on previous practice.
Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
C1
Communicate the environmental case, confidently, clearly, •
autonomously and competently.
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Deliver presentations to a wide spectrum of audiences.
Lead and sustain debates.
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Contribute to and chair meetings and discussions.
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Identify, engage with and respond to a range of stakeholders.
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C2
Ability to liaise with, negotiate with, handle conflict and
advise others, in individual and/or group environments (either as
a leader or member).
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Understand the motives and attitudes of others and be aware of different
roles.
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Influence decision-making.
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Seek the opinions and contributions of others
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Promote development opportunities and activities.
•
Champion group decisions and manage conflict for the achievement of
common goals and objectives.
D
Personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment
D1
Encourage others to promote and advance a sustainable
 Inform and encourage others to consider environmental sustainability issues and
the consequence of their decisions and actions.
and resilient approach by understanding their responsibility for
environmental damage and improvement.
D2
Take responsibility for personal development and work
towards and secure change and improvements for a sustainable
future.
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Recognise the value of CPD to the profession.
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Have a strong desire to learn.
Value and actively pursue personal professional development.
D3
Demonstrate an understanding of environmental ethical
dilemmas
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Understand the nature of professional responsibility.
D4
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Identify the environmental ethical elements in decisions.
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Address and resolve problems arising from questionable environmental
practice.
Comply with relevant codes of conduct and practice
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