Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce (1 Day) - Antaris Consulting

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Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce (1 Day)

Empowering organisations to embed sustainability into daily operations
* This course runs in-house only.

Introduction

Sustainability is now a critical driver for business resilience and long-term success. Climate change, biodiversity loss and evolving regulatory demands require organisations to operate in ways that minimise harm and actively contribute to a sustainable future. This 1-day course equips learners from all sectors with the skills and knowledge to integrate sustainability into everyday operations.

Through a combination of practical examples, real-world scenarios and sector-relevant case studies, learners will understand both the risks and opportunities of environmental sustainability. The course supports organisations in meeting compliance obligations, improving performance, and enhancing their environmental and social reputation.

Course Overview

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for individuals in any role or sector who want to develop a practical understanding of sustainability and contribute to organisational change.

It is particularly beneficial for:

  • Employees looking to upskill in sustainability practices
  • Teams seeking to integrate environmental thinking into daily operations
  • Organisations aiming to meet or exceed environmental compliance requirements

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Define sustainability and explain its relevance to organisational success
  • Identify environmental impacts and risks associated with workplace activities
  • Evaluate the benefits of strong sustainability performance for organisations
  • Recognise statutory environmental compliance requirements
  • Describe pollution prevention methods and their implementation in organisations
  • Explain the principles and advantages of environmental management systems
  • Apply practical workplace actions to support organisational sustainability goals

Learners leave the course with clear, actionable steps to improve environmental performance within their organisation.

Course Contents

This practical one-day programme covers the key principles of sustainability and their direct application in workplace contexts.

Key topics include:

  • Understanding sustainability and its organisational relevance
  • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks and opportunities
  • Environmental impacts and potential risks
  • Compliance obligations and business drivers for change
  • Benefits of improved sustainability performance
  • Pollution prevention techniques and best practice
  • Environmental management systems and their implementation
  • Everyday actions employees can take to embed sustainability

Content can be tailored for in-company delivery to address sector-specific challenges and priorities.

Course Tutors

Our tutors are leading industry experts with extensive experience in sustainability, environmental management and compliance. 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 

They combine their technical expertise with a practical approach to ensure learners gain skills they can apply immediately.

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 methodology is focused on practical learning, interactive discussion and workplace application.

We provide:

  • Pre-training consultation to align course content with learner needs
  • Comprehensive training materials
  • Access to online learning resources where applicable
  • Post-course support for application of learning

Places are generally limited to 15 to ensure personalised attention and a collaborative learning environment.

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

These pathways enable further development of technical expertise and leadership capability in sustainability.

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

24 Sep 2026

Virtual

05 Nov 2026

Course Details

Duration:
1 Day
Accreditation:
ISEP
Delivery Format:
Onsite or Virtual
Language:
English
Price:
€435

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