Marking 20 years of Chartered Environmentalists
Friday 20th September 2024 marks 20 years since the first Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) certificates were signed.
“If not now, when?” is the message from the Society for the Environment (SocEnv) to those wanting to lead the way towards a more sustainable future.
SocEnv was launched – in partnership with IAgrE and seven other professional bodies – in 2002 to champion competence in environmental practices across sectors. The first objective was to create a chartered designation to professionalise this work – and so, Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) was born in 2004 via a Royal Charter. One of the key reasons – a platform to spearhead change.
20 years on and change is needed more than ever with the climate, biodiversity and environmental emergencies in full swing.
The first cohort of 65 CEnvs officially received their accreditation on the 20th September 2004. They included current IAgrE CEnv members:
· Peter Redman CEnv
· Christopher Whetnall CEnv
· James Harris CEnv
· Mark Kibblewhite CEnv
· Steve Parkin CEnv
Now there are over 100 IAgrE members that have been peer recognised as environmental leaders with the CEnv letters after their name. They join a growing community of nearly 8,000 other CEnv professionals in leading the way.
Reflecting on 20 years of CEnv registration, SocEnv Chief Executive, Dr Emma Wilcox CEnv FIMMM CMgr, said:
“CEnv registration has changed the face of professionalism for a global challenge – protecting our environment. I have no doubt that CEnv - and, more recently, REnvP and REnvTech – has amplified influence, trust, commitment, and change. The CEnv community also bridges knowledge gaps to drive innovation and quicken the adoption of good practice across sectors.
But we share a vision with our registrants and partners for a sustainable future, which we are yet to achieve. So, if you are thinking about leading the way and playing your part, I ask – if not now, when?”
Demand is growing for individuals who have the knowledge and experience to help solve some of the big environmental challenges of our time – globally and locally. The CEnv award is a demonstration of knowledge, expertise, commitment, and professionalism across all sectors that environmental professionals practice within.