REnvP register goes from strength to strength with record quarter

In the first quarter of 2023, the Society for the Environment confirmed a greater number of new Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) registrations compared to any previous three-month period – an REnvP record quarter.

The record number of environmental practitioners joining the official register during this period is on par with new Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) registrants for the first time.

Reacting to the news, Chief Executive of the Society for the Environment, Dr Emma Wilcox CEnv, said:

“As organisations continue to make steps towards a more sustainable way of working, more professionals with proven environmental competence are needed. Our aim is to have such professionals in every discipline. Our Technician, Practitioner and Chartered professionals are all playing a huge role in creating a more sustainable world.”

Emma adds; “With the introduction of the REnvP less than two years ago, it is heart-warming to now know that this has proven to be both an entry route and a progression pathway for environmental professionals that resonates as we hoped. If you joined the REnvP register in our record-breaking quarter on your journey to CEnv, or if REnvP is the perfect fit for your career, welcome to the community and thank you for leading the way.”

Rob Plews CEng REnvP, Associate Director at The Shadbolt Group, achieved REnvP during Q1 of 2023 via membership of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) and noted:

“Bring a Registered Environmental Practitioner compliments my CEng Chartership from IOM3 by confirming that I work in a more varied field beyond core geotechnical work. As a modern geoenvironmental company, recognising that I, and others across the business, have a strong understanding of contaminated land – and how to deal with it – is vital.”

A popular route to REnvP registration is via membership of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). Martin Baxter CEnv, Deputy CEO at IEMA, commented on the rising number of REnvP professionals:

“There is a growing demand for people with the skills to implement change for a cleaner, greener future. As businesses translate top-line sustainability targets into on-the-ground action, Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) status will become increasingly important as a mark of practical competence in environmental management and protection.”

Routes to REnvP

Alongside IEMA and IOM3 (both mentioned above), routes to REnvP registration also include membership of the:

• Arboricultural Association
• Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
• Chartered Institution of Water & Environmental Management (CIWEM)
• Institute of Water
• Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE)
• Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
• Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
• Society of Operations Engineers (SOE)

Environmental registrations

REnvP was introduced in 2021 following extensive research into the need for proven practitioner level competence across sectors. Three environmental registrations are now available to professionals seeking to showcase their environmental competence and spearhead change:

• Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv)
• Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP)
• Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech)

Further REnvP reading

If you would like to find out more about the REnvP registration, please visit socenv.org.uk/registered-environmental-practitioner