Developing Organisational Competence in Environment & Sustainability Rail Industry Environment Forum 12 th December 2013

Josh Fothergill MIEMA CEnv Acting Head of Professional Standards Responsible for: –Associate, Full, CEnv, Fellow –Specialist Registers – Auditor, EMS Auditor, EIA –Corporate – EIA Quality Mark, EMAS, Acorn Substantive = Policy & Practice Lead: –Impact Assessment –Resources –Environmental Management (Co-lead) Main Policy Responsibilities 2013: Influence: EIA Directive Proposals Research: Env professionals & Resource Shape: Revision of ISO14001

Agenda A bit about IEMA Comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Standards Leading Environmental Professionals (MIEMA & CEnv) Making All Jobs Greener Discussion / Q&A

About IEMA

Transforming a world to sustainability Mission: To add value to our members - supporting individuals and organisations to set, recognise and achieve global sustainability standards and good practice Objectives: Engage, empower and connect members and partners to lead and deliver sustainability Lead and drive the development and uptake of sustainability skills and standards Build an influential organisation and recognised brand

Our core work is with business More than 80 per cent of IEMA Members are in industry & large consultancies 60 per cent of FTSE 100 companies have an IEMA member. Strong footprint in Construction, Aerospace, Defence, Security, Infrastructure, Chemicals, Retail, Consultancy and Regulation Largest global consultancies significant employers of IEMA members Members in all the main elements of the economy IEMA & Business

Business Universities Consultancy IEMA & Business in practice Specified in job roles across world Strategic view of skills needs in organisations Embed the skills map & IEMA qualifications in Organisations Establish development plans inc training Improving skills of suppliers Supporting Boards/SMTs to understand the ‘strategic’ environment Workforce development for non- environmental professionals Accrediting graduate programmes Accrediting training programmes Building reputation/case studies

Providing Foresight & Support Skills and the Sustainable Economy ToolsTopics Environmental Governance (Leadership, Governance, Assurance, Accountability & Disclosure) Resource Management (Materials, Waste & Water) Environmental Management (Management, Auditing, Regulation & Compliance) Climate Change & Energy Impact Assessment (EIA, SEA, HDA, WFD, Planning) Biodiversity & Ecosystems Pollution (Air, Water, Soil, Nuisance)

Comprehensive Standards in: Environmental Sustainability

A Comprehensive Approach Env & Sustainability Professionals Achieve credible structured standards of competence Associate Full & Chartered Fellow All other Professionals in Organisations Develop environmental sustainability understanding Working with E&S Managing with E&S Leading with E&S

IEMA Skills Map for environmental & sustainability professionals What is it? Why have we done it? Who is using it? How to get started.

Practical, high level framework of environmental skills Specifies the capabilities expected of environmental professionals at different seniority levels in an organisation/role Broadly mapped to national Qualification and Credit Framework descriptors Applicable to all sectors of the economy – business and industry, public sector, academia, consultancy Can be applied internationally Developed in partnership with business & academia What is the Skills Map?

What does it cover? The knowledge a practitioner needs Broad role types The specific competencies KnowledgeCompetency Role Application

Why? Structured & comprehensive to avoid fragmented (in)action The awarding of professional qualifications through assessment and development of competencies for environmental professionals A clear development pathway for environmental professionals Service delivery and the deployment of resources to fill competency gaps Supporting Organisations in understanding their current and future environmental skills capability

Who is using it & how? Differing stakeholder needs for professional development Any environmental professional who wants to plan their Professional Development Universities Organisations Training Providers Consultants Recruitment Agencies Students using ESM to plan professional development Universities incorporating ESM in careers/skills workshops Programme leads mapping ESM to course material to identify knowledge gaps and align learning outcomes Employees assessing their own competency gaps Senior management identifying competency gaps and training/recruitment needs Mapping training courses to ESM Opportunities to create new syllabi in line with skills gaps both individually and in organisations Use ESM as a tool for competency analysis Liaise with organisations to recruit suitable individuals once competency gaps have been defined, or to fulfil future needs Partnering with HR departments to embed ESM framework to satisfy training, recruitment and development needs Identifying future needs in the external environment that link to skills Award professional qualifications alongside academic Ability to specify job specifications matched to skills Assess area of expertise to tailor consultancy services to organisational need Use as a tool to conduct training needs analysis within organisations

Skills Map & My Business “We have adopted the skills map to align it more to our 2020 Sustainability Vision and roadmap and have conducted a detailed assessment of the knowledge and skill sets required for different job roles within the group. We are now in the final stages of preparing the framework which will then form an important element on our skills and leadership development frameworks.” Following engagement with IEMA we developed the framework so that it is aligned to and reflects our Group Sustainability Strategy and supports our business priorities. We have also undertaken a wide range of consultation with key stakeholders across the Group to promote broader commitment to and ownership of the Framework in our business Bekir Andrews Group Sustainability Manager

Developing Professionals via Membership & Skills Map Consider short, medium and long term goals for existing job role & career Build / develop your ‘career plan’ Career Profile & Goals IEMA’s Policy and Horizon scanning activity Use of skills map to identify existing competencies that are key to achieving career goals and focus on keeping these up-to-date Maintaining Knowledge & Skills Identify goals and learning needs Prioritise resources & tools for developing competencies related to career plan Building Knowledge & Skills

Members come from all backgrounds, in recent years 1/3 rd of new AIEMA have been career changes

MIEMA & CEnv: The Standard for Environmental & Sustainability Professionals

Current Position Popular standard showing consistent growth Dual application (combining 75% However, Some clarity issues with the competencies Multiple routes can make application combersome Lots of travelling, organising for interviews

Current Competencies MIEMA Three areas: Knowledge and Understanding (6) Application of knowledge and understanding (4) Communication skills – Internal & External (5) Within which there are 15 competencies Issues - lack of clarity on: -Detail of criteria within these competencies -Scope of specific terms used in standard

Current Eligibility - MIEMA AIEMA 3 (/4) yrs full time experience Application, 1000 word paper, 40-60min face to face interview. OR Affiliate / Non-member 7yrs full time experience Application, 2000 word paper, 60-90min face to face interview, evidence of 80hrs of training required PLUS Relevant Masters or a 500 word report demonstrating equivalent level of knowledge

The Revised Full Membership Standard

Revised competencies Eight Competencies Expectations clarified through a number of assessment criteria Key terms specified to avoid confusion Clear need to demonstrate comprehension of implications of strategic sustainability issues to their context and how they have demonstrated leadership through their career.

Clarified Eligibility IEMA Membership (min. Affiliate) Relevant Masters degree / demonstration of masters level knowledge Sufficient knowledge & experience to expect to demonstrate how they meet the standard’s competencies

Streamlined Application Paper demonstrating how their experience meets the standard A short current CV Copy of Masters certificate / short paper demonstrating equivalent level of knowledge Plus: Application Form, Photo ID and Fee

Sustainable Assessment Online face-to-face interview Interview assesses MIEMA & CEnv competencies Two trained & standardised assessors 45 – 75 minutes Saving at least 25,000 miles of travel and >200 working days per year.

Timeline for changes Current Std & application process until 30 th March 2014 New Std & application process from 31 st March 2014 Initial Member communications in Dec Environmentalist Limited set on number of applications accepted Jan- March under current standard to ensure high quality service is maintained (Normal Qtr1 demand +50%)

Support Provision Details of revised competencies, eligibility, application and assessment online January 2014 Supporting materials and guidance (written) February 2014 Webcasts advice on revised competencies March 2014 Webinar Q&A with Assessors March onwards Mentoring

A service that allows a member to be is supported through a specific part of their development. A one-to-one relationship, usually for a set period Voluntary, two-way process Led by mentee – define goals, commit to agreed tasks, maintaining impetus

Key Messages The competencies have been revised to make it easier for applicants to understand the required standard. The eligibility requirements will focus on meeting the standard. Application documentation refined to maximise opportunity to demonstrate competencies min online interview to achieve MIEMA & CEnv

All Jobs Greener: Creating the workforce for a sustainable economy

Integration at all levels 1. Working with environment and sustainability - Up-skill operational staff to understand why they need awareness of this key area. 2. Managing with environment & sustainability - Allowing managers to take ownership of their team’s environmental performance 3. Leading with environment & sustainability - Establishing the strategic mindset needed to drive action from within all areas of a business

City & Guilds Partnership 1. Working with environment and sustainability 1 day level 2 qualification applicable to all non-environmentally focussed operational roles. 2. Managing with environment & sustainability 2 day level 4 qualification applicable to managers designed to build understanding of environmental issues and improving sustainability performance Improve performance through understanding & ownership

A Leadership Approach Leading with environment & sustainability IEMA’s own qualification. ½ day briefing session for executive teams building understanding of how environmental and sustainability issues can influence organisational strategy and performance.

A Comprehensive Approach Env & Sustainability Professionals Achieve credible structured standards of competence Associate Full & Chartered Fellow All other Professionals in Organisations Develop environmental sustainability understanding Working with E&S Managing with E&S Leading with E&S Foundation Course

Future success depends on our collective ability to work both as organisations and individuals at all levels to deliver positive change for business and the environment.  Environmental Practitioners will act as change agents leading a more strategic approach to the environment.  Effective environmental and sustainability knowledge & skills must be integrated into all roles – top to bottom in organisations. In summary…..

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Gaining Associate Online Entry Exam – 2.5 hours Based on the Associate Specification 10 Learning Outcomes with linked Assessment Criteria and Prescribed Content Two main routes – self-study and training IEMA Support – Weblinks and Exam Guidance Cost £ (plus Affiliate fee if non-member)