The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) is the global membership body setting the benchmark for the knowledge, skills, and standards needed to deliver net zero across all sectors.
Our 20,000+ members – including sustainability managers, environmental advisors, and carbon accountants – are on the front line of the transition. They design and deliver the strategies organisations rely on to meet their net zero, ESG, and compliance goals.
ISEP brings together this collective expertise to develop world-class standards, globally recognised qualifications, and evidence-based insights that inform policy and practice. We collaborate with industry, government, and educators to ensure the workforce is equipped to drive sustainable growth.
But the sector faces a major challenge: a widening skills gap. Without swift action to build capacity, progress will slow, and costs will rise. For instance, carbon accounting remains unregulated globally. Until recently, there were no agreed industry standards or competencies.
ISEP has stepped in, launching the UK’s first accredited carbon accounting course and, in 2025, the new Register of Carbon Accountants and Auditors to support trust, rigour, and accountability.
Standards and skills aren’t optional – they're essential to a just, affordable, and credible transition.
Find out more about how you can help transform the world today for a sustainable future at www.isepglobal.org. And don’t forget to visit us during the EMEX exhibition on Stand G36.