The Society for the Environment (SocEnv) have recently awarded a new company with the Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) Employer Champion status.
We would like to warmly welcome Wates to our Employer Champions programme. The Employer Champions programme is an accreditation for organisations supporting their environmental professionals, and we always want to recognise and celebrate the work these organisations do in helping that continual development and recognition of environmental professionals.
Wates Group is one of UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 126 years ago, they partner with a range of public and private sector customers across the built environment.
Wates is also committed to becoming a net zero carbon organisation and to leading the sector by example when it comes to decarbonisation. It takes a takes a holistic approach to sustainability, with sustainable placemaking at the core of its work to create vibrant and enduring spaces that enrich the lives of residents and businesses alike.
They are involved in a variety of sectors providing architectural, engineering and project management services offering environmental services, covering a majority of sectors and contract values.
They have been recognised with this status for their commitment to enhancing and furthering the environmental professionals and practices within their organisation and we are delighted to have welcomed Wates into the programme.
Learn what Group Sustainability Director Cressida Curtis has said about the Employer Champion accreditation below:
Wates website Read more about Wates hereWe are delighted to be an Employer Champion for Chartered Environmentalists. This accolade underpins the commitment we have to learning, professional development and to supporting our people in their careers. Furthermore, it demonstrates the level of talent and expertise that resides across the Wates business, supporting our journey towards a net zero carbon future.
Cressida Curtis
Group Sustainability Director, Wates
Employer Champions
Our Employer Champions are organisations who are dedicated to supporting and furthering the environmental professionals and practices within their organisation. We recognise and celebrate their work in helping the continual development and recognition of environmental professionals.
The Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) and Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) Employer Champion programmes recognise and reward organisations that demonstrate a sustained commitment to developing their employees specialising in environmental disciplines. These organisations value professional registration from a senior level, support individuals through the process and commit to championing their experts.
Showcase your commitment to championing the environmental experts you employ by applying, at no cost, to gain CEnv and/or REnvTech Employer Champion status on our website: Become an Employer Champion | Society for the Environment (socenv.org.uk)
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