Women should consider careers in recycling, says plastics expert
Women are involved in every level of the materials recycling industry and this certainly seems to be confirmed by Axion Polymers, where they hold...
Government must commit to fair jobs transition in net zero plans, says new CCC...
A new briefing from the Climate Change Committee (published on 24 May) calls for more decisive efforts to tailor the government's skills and jobs...
Mechanical seal specialist wins business award for skills development
AESSEAL, a Rotherham based manufacturer that specialises in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and support systems, has won national recognition at this...
Sponsored content: Announcing Recolight’s webinar series for 2021
Recolight has announced a new Circular Economy webinar series for 2021. It will build on the events held in 2020, and the progress being made by the lighting industry
New online qualification in energy management
The Energy Institute (EI), the chartered professional membership body for the global energy sector, now offers a new online qualification in energy management. Level...
UK solutions provider secures ISO 14001 certification
Environmental solutions provider OMEX Environmental has achieved ISO 14001 certification.
“This certification is a testament to OMEX's commitment to delivering outstanding customer service while...
Security and skills the top concerns for companies investing in new technologies
CBI calls for joint commission in 2018 on impact of Artificial Intelligence
Over the next five years, the top three technologies that are set to...
Addressing the leadership gap
As the ink dries on the updated ISO 14001 standard, now might be a good time to consider the skills requirements it presents, particularly...
Energy transition MSc launched at Heriot-Watt’s Orkney campus
Heriot-Watt University is launching a new Master of Science degree programme to provide advanced training in the increasingly urgent work of energy transition.
The programme...
Salary survey highlights improving prospects in sustainability work
Prospects for the sustainability sector are perceived as strong, with a maturing of the industry and technical professionals dominating the jobs market. Miriam Heale...
Nominations for the AEMT Awards are officially open
The nomination process for the 2022 Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) awards programme is now officially open.
Building on its past successes,...
Celebrating the extraordinary talent of women in engineering
On International Women in Engineering Day WCS Group shines a light on two of its talented engineers, Holly Waterman (above, left) and Mónica Rodrigues(above,...
Pesticides forum to take place in November in Swindon
WRc, an innovation consultancy working in the water, waste and gas sectors, is holding its second annual Pesticide Forum meeting in Swindon on 9...
Water trade association pledges to improve gender equality
• Trade association calls for "a sector where everyone can succeed"
• Pledge made to ensure equality within its own workforce
• Commitment to bring more...
SLR strengthens due diligence capabilities in Africa
SLR Consulting has strengthened its advisory services offering in Africa with the appointment of transaction due diligence expert Trevor Harraway.
A specialist in post-deal integration,...
New apprenticeship key to delivery of major infrastructure projects, says ICE
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has advised that the introduction of a civil engineering apprenticeship is necessary to ensure the delivery of key...
From refugee to senior engineer: One person’s story
Biniam Haddish is a former refugee from East Africa who now holds a senior position at National Grid Energy System Operator (ESO). In 2005,...
Utility new recruit scores with hydropower pitch
After less than a year in his job, a Scottish Water apprentice has clinched both Scottish and UK top awards for his innovative...
First UK-accredited carbon accountants training courses set to launch
In what seems an important professionalisation milestone for carbon accounting, UK trade body the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) has launched a...
Power industry apprenticeship sets Mitch up for a bright career
As Chancellor George Osborne used his Autumn Statement to announce a new apprenticeship levy to fund three million future apprenticeships, one Windsor teenager knows...
