Amey and IEMA Collaborate to Train Senior Leaders in Sustainability Leadership

Amey and IEMA Collaborate to Train Senior Leaders in Sustainability Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Amey, in collaboration with IEMA, has trained over 180 senior leaders in its Rail and Highways divisions through the “Leading with Environmental Sustainability” course. The program equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to champion sustainability, supporting Amey’s ESG goals and its commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2040. Leaders reported a shift in attitudes toward environmental impacts, fostering greater team discussions and sustainable practices. This initiative aligns with Amey’s broader ESG strategy, including the “Planet+” framework, which promotes sustainable behaviors and reinforces Amey’s role in driving environmental stewardship and low-carbon solutions.

(PRESS RELEASE) OXFORD, 22-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Amey, in partnership with the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), has trained over 180 senior leaders across its Rail and Highways divisions through a bespoke sustainability leadership program. The “Leading with Environmental Sustainability” course equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to champion sustainable transformation within their teams and projects.

The program, tailored to Amey’s operational focus, encourages leaders to rethink traditional approaches, embrace innovative strategies, and prioritize environmental stewardship. This initiative aligns with Amey’s commitment to fostering economic growth and community development while advancing a low-carbon, resilient future.

Leadership Transformation
Samantha Schofield, Head of Environment and Sustainability at Amey, highlighted the program’s impact: “Partnering with IEMA allowed us to deliver thought-provoking content that challenges our leaders’ thinking and behaviors. It supports Amey’s journey toward achieving Net Zero by 2040 as part of our broader ESG goals. Attendees have shared how the course changed their perspectives, empowered them to lead by example, and sparked meaningful discussions about environmental impacts across teams.”

Driving Industry Standards
IEMA Deputy CEO Martin Baxter praised Amey’s approach, stating: “Embedding green skills across the economy is essential for successful corporate transitions to Net Zero. Amey’s bespoke course reflects true leadership, equipping senior leaders with sustainability-focused knowledge and ensuring that their operations align with local environmental considerations. This effort sets a benchmark for how businesses can drive sustainable change from the top down.”

Commitment to ESG Goals
Amey’s ESG strategy outlines its mission to accelerate the shift toward a low-carbon future, enhance community wellbeing, and foster sustainable growth. Central to this strategy is the “Planet+” framework, a six-point initiative designed to simplify and promote sustainable behaviors across the business.

The collaboration with IEMA and the launch of targeted training programs underscore Amey’s dedication to equipping its workforce with the tools to lead the sustainability agenda, ensuring environmental stewardship remains at the core of its operations.

Key facts about Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions, enhancing life, protecting our shared future.

We combine exceptional expertise in Consulting & Design, Advisory & Analytics, Transport Infrastructure and Complex Facilities to design, manage, and maintain clients’ assets throughout their lifetime.

Our leading data and analytics capability enables us to create transformative solutions that strengthen resilience and drive sustainable improvements.

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