Environment Analyst

The world must act faster to protect 30% of the planet by 2030, is the headline from a report published yesterday by UNEP-WCMC and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) at #COP16.    Environmental and #sustainability #consultants working in the field have a vital role to play in accelerating progress. The report notes that currently there is insufficient data to fully measure and understand the effectiveness of protected and conserved areas. Less than 5% of the world’s land is covered by protected areas where management effectiveness has been assessed. The figure is 1.3% for #oceans.   Environment Analyst has been speaking to consultants to find out what they hope COP16 will achieve and the role they can play https://lnkd.in/emNEi4pG. We’ve also taken a look at developments in financing and biodiversity credits https://lnkd.in/eSruFC35 - and the impact of biodiversity-related work on consultancy services in the UK https://lnkd.in/eTpQuFUv If you are looking for a background briefing on COP16 - here’s your guide: https://lnkd.in/esttPNrW We also held a free Expert Talk today with Mott MacDonald's Julia Baker on Nature: the missing piece of the Net Zero puzzle, which you can watch here: https://lnkd.in/eGxNtvKk Look out for our coverage on what the COP achieves when it wraps up on Friday, and make sure to register for our upcoming Expert Talk ‘Post-COP16 Insights: Strategic Actions for Businesses’ on 6 November with WSP's Jenny Merriman: https://lnkd.in/eaBunYEp

On 25 October at 1-2pm BST, Ramboll will explore the fundamentals of Zero Waste and Circular Economy, highlighting their key differences and international adoption in a free expert talk with the Sustainability Delivery Group UK. Register: https://hubs.li/Q02RDNgQ0 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ZeroWaste

➡️ Join industry leaders Andy Brown, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at Anglian Water Services, Melissa Wellings MSc PIEMA, ESG Sustainability Director at Harwich Haven Authority, Marie-Hélène Westholm-Knebel, Head of Sustainability at ABB, and D. Evan van Hook, our Chief Sustainability Officer, for an insightful panel discussion on fostering sustainability across your organization. Hosted by Environment Analyst, this event is your chance to explore actionable leadership strategies for a more sustainable future. Don’t miss out—get all the details and register here: https://lnkd.in/gFmbTvCA   #greenenergy #CleanEnergyFuture #sustainability #failsafe #leadership

Don't forget to register for tomorrow's webinar 'Overcoming the challenges to develop a culturally receptive organisation': https://lnkd.in/ecd_dHVj Hear Melissa Wellings MSc PIEMA, ESG Sustainability Director at Harwich Haven Authority), D. Evan van Hook, Chief Sustainability Officer Viridi, Marie-Hélène Westholm-Knebel, Head of Sustainability at ABB Energy Industries and Andy Brown, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at Anglian Water Services discuss their experiences and challenges in embedding sustainability into business strategy, processes and decision-making. Plus, the panelists explore how to foster a culture of #sustainability that permeates all facets of the company.

#Climatechange and greenhouse gas (#GHG) #emissions reduction are key issues for organisations, investors, customers, regulators, and governments worldwide.   Demonstrating progress with emissions reduction requires measurement and tracking, and with organisational GHG targets evolving over time, so must approaches to #carbonaccounting. In our Free Guide, subject experts Katie Eisenbrown, Kealy Herman and Maisie Sargent Auld from Arcadis have outlined how to measure, monitor and reduce your GHG emissions. DOWNLOAD THE FREE GUIDE: https://lnkd.in/eM-T6WMn

Join us this Wednesday 9 October at 11am-12:30pm ET / 4-5:30pm BST to hear sustainability leaders from Anglian Water Services, Harwich Haven Authority, ABB and Viridi discuss their leadership strategies for embedding sustainability into business strategy, processes and decision making. Register: https://hubs.li/Q02RDNG50 #Sustainability #Sustainabilityleadership

Last week we hosted the first in our Sustainability Leader's webinar series, featuring insights from Tania Braga, Head of Olympic Games Impact at the International Olympic Committee – IOC. Now available on demand, access the recording to: ➡️ Explore the use of “sustainability champions” ➡️ Change the actions of employees - look at the role of rewards and incentives ➡️ Get buy-in and support at all levels from the C-Suite top-down ➡️ Join the debate on the changing role of the sustainability leader To watch on demand and sign up for the second in the series, taking place on 9 October at 11am-12.30pm ET / 4-5:30pm BST visit: https://hubs.li/Q02RDNhn0 #SustainabilityLeaders #EmbeddingSustainability #SustainabilityChampion

Learn how Circular Economy principles can be applied to the UK's transition toward a circular future. The upcoming UK Sustainability Delivery Group Expert Talk with Liz Gray, Circular Economy and Resource Management Lead and Ricardo Weigend Rodriguez, Principal Consultant Circular Economy at Ramboll will explore the fundamentals of Zero Waste and Circular Economy, highlighting their key differences and international adoption. Join us for this free event on 25 October, 1-2pm BST: https://hubs.li/Q02RDCRj0 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ZeroWaste

📢 We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Consultant, Alexander Rea to the Early Careers Advisory Board (ECAB), part of Environment Analyst’s Sustainability Delivery Group. 🌍 The ECAB brings together environmental and sustainability consultancies to tackle industry-wide challenges, including the skills shortage and attracting the next generation of talent. 🎓 Building on the work of Principal Consultant James Bickle, who led key initiatives during his time on the board, Alex aims to continue driving ECAB’s mission forward by engaging with universities and helping to raise awareness of career opportunities in the field. We're excited to support Alex in this new chapter and look forward to the fresh perspectives and ideas he will bring to the board!  🔗 Find out more about Alex’s appointment here: https://lnkd.in/e7xFtdDy #EnvironmentalAdvisory #EnvironmentalConsultancy #Lucion #ProtectingPeopleAndPlanet #ECAB

We are now working on our next Corporate Guide: Delivering Resilient Infrastructure. The guide will be authored by subject experts from environmental and sustainability consultancies and service providers, and marketed to our database of 30,000+ sustainability leaders worldwide from over 20+ sectors. Chapters still available to author include: 🔹Adopting Nature-Positive infrastructure to improve asset resilience 🔹Using circular principles to promote material conservation and reduce emissions 🔹Using the systems-based approach to improve community engagement, enhance environmental outcomes, and secure consent 🔹Stakeholder engagement: Embracing digital technology 🔹Making your project investable: Embedding ESG throughout project delivery 🔹Policy review: Getting to grips with new NEPA regulations 🔹Employee engagement: Embedding sustainability within your project team 🔹Environmental Mitigation and offsetting: Getting your habitat offset and compensation right If you would like to get involved with the guide and remaining chapters, please get in touch with Simon King. #infrastructure #resilientinfrastructure #sustainability #builtenvironment