
Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) Training Partner
FBRH Consultants is a Certified Training Partner of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and an Accredited Training Partner of the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA). Participants who complete the 2-day FBRH GRI Standards Certified, IEMA Recognised Course receive two certificates: one from GRI and one from IEMA.
Key facts - Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
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Is the largest professional body for sustainability professionals worldwide, with more than 14,000 members in over 100 countries, working together to make businesses and organisations future-proof
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Approves training course providers to deliver environmental training
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Is in the process of applying for a Royal Charter. As a chartered body, IEMA would be formally recognised by the UK Government to develop and regulate the profession (corporate sustainability, environmental management, and impact assessment). If IEMA achieves a Royal Charter it will become CIEMA – the Chartered Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment.
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CPD – Continuing Professional Development is a mandatory requirement to maintain membership
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IEMA Training Partners: IEMA works with training partners to share environmental and sustainability training solutions
Membership
IEMA membership offers instant access to a huge range of opportunities to boost your career.
IEMA's membership grades:
- Student: Student membership gives you a career head-start, connecting your studies with the possibilities that lie ahead for you as an environment and sustainability professional.
- Affiliate: Affiliate membership is for anyone thinking seriously about environment and sustainability, who wants to be at the forefront as part of the global network of environment and sustainability professionals.
- Graduate: If you have graduated from a relevant degree in the last 3 years you will be eligible for Graduate Membership.
- Associate: IEMA offers two routes to achieving your AIEMA: If you already have the appropriate environment and sustainability knowledge, the direct route allows you to register for the exam with IEMA. If you prefer a course delivered in a classroom or through e-learning, learning via an IEMA approved training partner will work for you.
- Practitioner: IEMA offers two routes to achieving your PIEMA. If you already have the appropriate environment and sustainability knowledge, the direct route allows you to register for the exam with IEMA. If you prefer a course delivered in a classroom or through e-learning, learning via an IEMA approved training partner will work for you.
- Full: Full membership of IEMA is the gold standard for environment and sustainability professionals who are setting agendas and leading initiatives within their organisations. As part of the global community of IEMA Full members, you will build a more influential network, accelerate your career and enhance your earning potential.
- Fellow: Fellow membership of IEMA is the ultimate indicator of significant professional contribution, experience and expertise. It demonstrates to peers, colleagues, clients and collaborators that you’ve made your mark on your profession.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - a mandatory requirement
Learning does not stop when you achieve professional membership of IEMA. To maintain your membership, you have to keep learning. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - i.e. setting your development goals, carrying out a great range of learning, and recording what you’ve done - is a mandatory requirement of your annual membership renewal.
Activities that count as CPD include:
- Attending career-relevant events/conferences or listening to webinars
- Structured learning via formal training courses
- Informal and self-directed activities such as reading magazines, journals, books, articles
- On-the-job learning and practical experience
- Helping others to develop through formal or informal coaching and mentoring
- Voluntary activities