Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers (2 Day) - Antaris Consulting

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Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers (2 Day)

Building capability to lead sustainable change
* This course runs in-house only.

Introduction

With sustainability now a necessity for business resilience, this ISEP certified programme addresses the pressing opportunities and threats posed by environmental change. The pace of climate-related disruption, evolving regulations, and resource scarcity demands immediate action from managers to protect their organisations. This 2-day course empowers managers to respond decisively before critical windows for change close.

The ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers course equips supervisors and managers with the strategic insight and practical skills required to embed sustainability within their organisations. It addresses both the immediate and long-term challenges of climate change, resource efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

Course Overview

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for supervisors and managers across all sectors who are responsible for operational or strategic decision-making. It is particularly valuable for those seeking to align their teams and processes with sustainability objectives.

Ideal participants include:

  • Operations and production managers
  • HR and organisational development leads
  • Environmental, health and safety managers
  • Project managers and team leaders

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand sustainability and its implications for organisational strategy and operations.
  • Identify environmental, social & governance (ESG) threats to the business and assess their potential impacts.
  • Frame organisational activities in the context of rapidly changing environmental regulations.
  • Recognise and plan for the timelines required to implement meaningful change.
  • Discover opportunities linked to the transition to net zero and addressing biodiversity loss.
  • Identify effective communication channels for engaging stakeholders in sustainability initiatives.
  • Implement change management principles and evaluate engagement strategies using environmental management systems.

Learners will gain the confidence to apply these outcomes in practical workplace scenarios, ensuring immediate and long-term benefits.

Course Contents

This programme blends strategic and operational perspectives, providing managers with tools to embed sustainability within their sphere of influence.

Key topics include:

  • Strategic opportunities and threats in a changing environment
  • Resource efficiency and circular economy principles
  • Sustainability across the value chain
  • Pollution prevention, control, and relevant environmental legislation
  • Employee roles in supporting sustainability
  • Effective communication and change management principles
  • Environmental management systems and engagement strategies

The content is practical, relevant, and adaptable for in-company delivery to address specific sector needs.

Course Tutors

This course is delivered by experienced industry professionals with a proven track record in sustainability, combining deep environmental expertise with practical business insight.

Each tutor brings real-world auditing experience, sector-specific insights, and a passion for practical training. Their focus is on building learner confidence through engaging, hands-on exercises and personalised support.

Tutors include:

  • Bruce Harper 
  • Finbarr Stapleton 
  • Gerry Higgins 
  • Peter Fleming 

Learners benefit from the tutors’ extensive knowledge and their ability to relate concepts to real organisational challenges.

Entry Requirements

English Language Competency

A good standard of written and spoken English is important to engage effectively with this programme. While formal certification (e.g. IELTS) is not required, learners whose first language is not English should have a self-assessed proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5–6.0 or CEFR level B2.

This level of competence will support learners in understanding course materials, contributing to discussions, and completing assessments where applicable.

Assessment

This course is ISEP certified, with successful learners receiving an official certificate from the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP).

Assessment consists of:

  • A 20-question multiple-choice online test
  • Completion through the ISEP assessment portal
  • A required score of 70% to pass
  • A set timeframe to complete the test after registration

How Do We Train to Support You?

Our training approach is practical, highly interactive, and discussion-based, with flexibility to meet organisational needs:

  • Emphasis on real-world application through practical exercises, case studies, and group activities that reinforce key concepts and encourage active participation.
  • Accredited training aligned to certification standards, with structured assessments and recognised best practices.
  • Pre-training consultation for in-company courses to tailor content to organisational needs.
  • Access to comprehensive course material that is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the latest industry standards and guidance.
  • Real-time support from expert Tutors

 

Flexible delivery options to suit different needs:

  • Onsite or live virtual sessions tailored for teams
  • Scheduled virtual public courses for individual learners

Class sizes are generally limited to 12-15 participants to support personalised learning and individual support.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP), a membership body for over 15,000 sustainability professionals worldwide.

ISEP supports individuals and organisations in achieving globally recognised standards for sustainable practice, enabling members to lead change across industries. For further information, visit ISEP’s website.

Learner Pathway

Following completion, learners may progress to more advanced sustainability, environmental management or auditing courses.

These may include:

  • ISEP Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management
  • ISEP Introduction to Net Zero / ISEP Pathways to Net Zero
  • Environmental /Energy Management Systems Training / Auditor Training

Upcoming Public Dates

Check out our public course dates below.

Public Course Dates

20-21 March 2026
19-20 JUNE 2026
16-17 JULY 2026

Virtual

20-21 October 2026

Virtual

08-09 December 2026

Course Details

Duration:
2 Day
Accreditation:
ISEP
Delivery Format:
Onsite or Virtual
Language:
English
Price:
€550

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