Environmental managers advise organisations on how to minimise their impact on the environment and, in some cases, oversee the delivery of impact reduction strategies. They typically develop and then measure the success of the schemes for waste management, renewable energy, recycling, pollution reduction and pollution prevention.
Environmental managers, increasingly known as sustainability managers, are responsible for overseeing the environmental performance of private, public and voluntary sector organisations. Examining corporate activities, you'll establish where improvements can be made and ensure compliance with environmental legislation across the organisation.
You'll also create, implement and monitor environmental strategies to promote sustainable development. Your wide remit means you'll review the whole operation, carrying out environmental audits and assessments, identifying and resolving environmental problems and ensuring necessary changes are implemented.
Responsibilities
As an environmental manager, you'll need to
develop and implement environmental strategies and action plans, to ensure corporate sustainable development
take the lead on sustainable procurement for all goods and services
coordinate all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy
lead the implementation of environmental policies and practices
ensure compliance with environmental legislation and keep up to date with UK, European Union and international regulation and legislation
liaise with relevant bodies such as local authorities, public bodies and competent bodies
audit, analyse and report environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies
carry out impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce an organisation's environmental risks and financial costs
promote and raise awareness, at all levels of an organisation, of the impact of emerging environmental issues
implement best practice in areas of corporate, ethical and social responsibility and address any issues arising
develop and implement environmental management systems to continually improve the impact of the organisation on the environment
coordinate public hearings and consultations on environmental matters
manage relations with the board of directors, senior management and internal staff
train staff at all levels on environmental issues and responsibilities
participate in environmental education and research
negotiate environmental service agreements and manage associated costs and revenues
write environmental reports, assuming the lead responsibility with the company
set organisational sustainability targets, and develop plans to meet those targets and oversee their delivery.
