Upskill your team and address the sustainability skills gap

As the roles and responsibilities in sustainability, ESG, CSR, and environmental management rapidly expand, businesses are encountering a significant skills gap.

The demand for sustainability professionals far exceeds supply, creating an urgent need for targeted education and training.

As an accredited IEMA training provider, Wylde Connections is helping business to upskill their teams and plug the sustainability skills gaps.

Read on to find out more about what this means for your business and how you can address the sustainability skills gap in your business.

The Growing Demand for Sustainability Managers

• Rising Demand: The role of sustainability managers is rapidly growing in the UK. Driven by regulatory requirements and corporate sustainability goals, this position is crucial for businesses aiming to meet stringent environmental targets.
• Regulatory Pressure: Sustainability managers help to keep a track of and mitigate the risks from increasing legislation and mandatory ESG reporting.
• Corporate Accountability: There's a heightened focus on transparency in environmental practices, making sustainability managers essential for reducing carbon footprints, managing waste, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Trends in Sustainability Management

• Broadening Responsibilities: Beyond traditional environmental management, sustainability managers now engage in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and integrating sustainability into core business strategies.
• Skills Gap: Despite the demand, there's a notable shortage of professionals with the right mix of technical and strategic skills. Targeted education and training programs are crucial to bridging this gap.
• Evolving Role: The dynamic nature of sustainability requires continuous skill and knowledge updates, emphasising lifelong learning and professional development.

Essential Skills for Sustainability Professionals

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in environmental impact assessments, waste management, and energy efficiency.
• Soft Skills: Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and project management abilities.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of environmental laws and regulations.

Continuous learning and professional development are key to addressing the sustainability skills gap. Upskilling benefits individuals by enhancing career prospects and empowers organisations to drive sustainable initiatives.

Introducing the PIEMA Course

Our IEMA Certification in Environmental Management (PIEMA) is designed to equip professionals with essential skills for sustainability roles. The course offers:

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering critical sustainability topics, from environmental management to corporate responsibility.
• Expert Instructors: Qualified and trained sustainability professionals provide valuable insights and practical knowledge.

Stay ahead of the game. Take your next step:

• Download our course leaflet for more information and share with colleagues. www.dhirubhai.net/in/denisetaylor-wyldeconnections/overlay/1719034688415/single-media-viewer/?profileId=ACoAAAbtXU0BFvG4MTCE6g0BTiCm1C3F9_0i59k
• Visit the course landing page: wyldeconnections.co.uk/iema-certificate-in-environmental-management/
• Book a Discovery Call with a member of my team to discuss your training needs further: wyldeconnections.co.uk/book/