EnvCast: Environment Top 5

In this episode of EnvCast, we discuss the Environment Top 5 things to consider about net zero. We cover the need for greater green skills, the different energy sources to diversify the grid, the place-based approach, nuclear options and much more. 

This special episode is aligned with the Net Zero Week to raise greater awareness of net zero and the different options out there.

Speaker bios:

Kelo Uchendu REnvP is a sustainability professional with a multidisciplinary background in engineering, sustainability, and science policy. He is currently part of Mott MacDonald's Decarbonisation and Energy Transition team, where he specialises in the built environment and large-scale decarbonisation projects. Kelo supports the development of technical solutions and energy strategies that help cities, buildings, and infrastructure sectors achieve national and local net-zero targets.

He also serves as a member of the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) Open-ended Activity Group on Long-term Technological Transition and National Systems of Innovation (NSI).

Jennie Stein is a Chartered Environmentalist with a broad and accomplished background in environmental protection, sustainability, and climate resilience. She is currently seconded full-time from Sellafield Ltd to Enterprising Cumbria, where she holds the role of Head of Net Zero. Jennie is responsible for leading the delivery of Cumbria’s net zero programme, working in close partnership with Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness Councils, and providing regular updates to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

With over a decade of experience in the nuclear industry, Jennie has led work on environmental compliance, improvement, and climate adaptation. She also has experience in academic research, specialising in ecology and evolution. Jennie’s career spans programme management, environmental innovation, technical communication, and cross-sector collaboration with a strong focus on accelerating the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy.

Professional registration:

Registered status as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) are available. To find out more about our registrations visit: https://socenv.org.uk/professional-re...

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In this episode of EnvCast, we discuss the Environment Top 5 things to consider about artificial intelligence (AI) in environmental work.  We cover what AI is, the digital impact of AI, carbon emissions and environmental cost of AI, hardware considerations, ethics of using AI and advice for environmental practitioners.

This special AI episode of EnvCast features two Chartered Environmentalists, Astrid Wynne CEnv, Head of Sustainability, AI and Automation at Techbuyer and Dominic Walkling CEnv, Associate director at Nature Positive. 

Speaker bios: 

Astrid is Head of Sustainability, AI and Automation at Techbuyer, a sustainable IT solutions provider that specialises in circular economy for enterprise hardware. She has co-authored a number of peer reviewed papers on Circular Economy, Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reporting in the data centre sector. She is also chair of the Sustainability Special Interest Group at the Data Centre Alliance. 

Dominic Walkling is an Associate Director at Nature Positive, where he leads the greenhouse gas service delivery team. He specialises in corporate carbon footprinting and Science Based Targets, supporting clients with complex emissions reporting and reduction strategies. Dominic has spent time working on carbon tools and software development and has led an internal working group to research AI, upskill staff and promote efficient adoption of AI tools in consulting.

Extra resources:

• Circular Economy for the Data Centre Industry (CEDaCI) project: www.cedaci.org
• Paper: Is Hot IT a False Economy? (PDF) Is Hot IT a False Economy? An Analysis of Server and Data Center Energy Efficiency as Temperatures Rise 
• https://news.mit.edu/2025/explained-generative-ai-environmental-impact-0117 
• https://hbr.org/2024/07/the-uneven-distribution-of-ais-environmental-impacts
• https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-54271-x?trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block 
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925231224008671 

Professional registration:

Registered status as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) are available. To find out more about our registrations visit: https://socenv.org.uk/professional-re... 

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In this episode of EnvCast, we discuss the Environment Top 5 things to consider about renewable energy for Earth Day's theme of Our Power Our Planet. We cover Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), peatland impacts, circular economy and what that looks like for renewable projects, the grid reform and what people should consider.

This Earth Day special episode of EnvCast features two Chartered Environmentalists both working in Scotland within the renewable energy sphere, David Linsley-Hood, Technical Director at Locogen and Julie Bhatti SSER's Onshore Wind Solar and Battery Lead Environmental Manager. 

Topics:

BNG 3:33

Peatlands 16:00

Circular Economy 27:05

Grid Reform 35:58

Collaboration 41:16

Speaker bios: 

Julie Bhatti is a Chartered Environmentalist and is the Scotland Vice President (elect) for CIEEM. With a background in freshwater ecology, environmental regulation and policy, she has over 25 years experience in the public and private sectors. She is SSER's Onshore Wind Solar and Battery Lead Environmental Manager. Her remit covers all phases of development, construction and operation of onshore renewables across the Island of Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. She and her team of environmental advisors are responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and planning obligations at all project and operational phases.

Extra resources:

Biodiversity net gain - GOV.UK

Satellites track "bog breathing" to help monitor peatlands | NatureScot

National Planning Framework 4 - gov.scot

Professional registration:

Registered status as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) are available. To find out more about our registrations visit: https://socenv.org.uk/professional-re... 

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In this episode of EnvCast, we discuss the Environment Top 5 things to consider about Soils and Water ahead of World Water Day 2025. We cover glaciers, soil management, impact of water on soils, the importance of collaboration and much more.

This World Water Day special episode of EnvCast features two Chartered Environmentalists active in the SocEnv Soils and Stones project, a cross-sector network of current and aspiring registered environmental professionals. Since 2019, the project has helped to raise the profile of soils as a pressing environmental issue for policymakers and contributed towards a growing catalogue of guidance to improve practice on the ground.  

Speaker bios: 

Jonathan Atkinson CEnv MIEnvSc is Technical Director at CL:AIRE (Contaminated Land: Applications in Real Environments). He has worked on risk assessment of developed closed landfill sites, landfill engineering and environmental controls enforcement on permitted sites, and a variety of land contamination projects. He is a longstanding contributor to the SocEnv Soils and Stones project and Member of the Institution of Environmental Sciences.  

Robert Earl CEnv FIWater is a retired environmental governance and risk specialist with extensive water industry expertise in pollution prevention and waste management. He is a longstanding contributor to the SocEnv Soils and Stones project and a Fellow of the Institute of Water.  

Professional registration:

Registered status as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) are available. To find out more about our registrations visit: https://socenv.org.uk/professional-re... 

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Meet Divya Deepankar CEnv, an ESG Analyst at Jupiter Asset Management. Divya gained Chartered Environmentalist registration via Institute of  Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) in 2020.

In this episode of EnvCast, we discuss climate investment with Divya Deepankar CEnv, she discusses what it is like working in asset management, how she got started in Civil Engineering becoming an environmental professional and outlines what climate investment is and how other professionals can make a difference using their finances.

Whether you're looking to gain industry insights or advance your professional development, Divya's episode and others from the EnvCast series are a must-watch for anyone interested in environmental management and sustainability. Tune in now to learn more!

About IEMA
IEMA are the worldwide alliance of environment and sustainability professionals. They are an independent network of more than 18,280 people in over 100 countries, working together to make our organisations and new developments and infrastructure future-proof. Belonging to IEMA gives members the knowledge, connections, recognition, support and opportunities needed to lead collective change, with IEMA’s global sustainability standards as the benchmark. By mobilising their expertise, IEMA continues to challenge norms, influence governments, drive new kinds of enterprise, inspire communities and show how to achieve measurable change on a global scale. IEMA operate across the sustainability spectrum.

Professional registration:

Registered status as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) are available. To find out more about our registrations visit: https://socenv.org.uk/professional-registration/

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YouTube: Society for the Environment //
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Meet Dr Edvard Glücksman CEnv, a Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Futures at the University of Exeter. Edvard is also the Academic Lead, for Future17 Sustainable Development Goals Challenge Programme and Programme Director for Sustainable Solutions Leadership Programme. Edvard gained his Chartered Environmentalist registration via Institute of  Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).

In this episode of EnvCast, discussing sustainability in teaching with Dr Edvard Glücksman CEnv, he outlines what it is like in the higher education sector working in the sustainability field, how he got started in Biology becoming an environmental professional and outlines the learnings that take place on the Sustainable Futures course.

Whether you're looking to gain industry insights or advance your professional development, Edvard's episode and others from the EnvCast series are a must-watch for anyone interested in environmental management and sustainability. Tune in now to learn more!

About IEMA
IEMA are the worldwide alliance of environment and sustainability professionals. They are an independent network of more than 18,280 people in over 100 countries, working together to make our organisations and new developments and infrastructure future-proof. Belonging to IEMA gives members the knowledge, connections, recognition, support and opportunities needed to lead collective change, with IEMA’s global sustainability standards as the benchmark. By mobilising their expertise, IEMA continues to challenge norms, influence governments, drive new kinds of enterprise, inspire communities and show how to achieve measurable change on a global scale. IEMA operate across the sustainability spectrum.

Professional registration:

Registered status as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) are available. To find out more about our registrations visit: https://socenv.org.uk/professional-registration/

Check out our other platforms:

YouTube: Society for the Environment //
Website: socenv.org.uk // LinkedIn: society-for-the-environment 

Meet Rami Kremesti CEnv, a Managing Director and Principal Consultant at Kremesti Environmental Consulting Ltd.  Rami gained his Chartered Environmentalist registration via Chartered Institution of Water & Environmental Management (CIWEM). 

In this episode of EnvCast, Rami discusses starting his career in chemistry and creating solutions in the water sector across the world. He discusses what it is like working as a freelance environmental consultant, the different water based projects he has taken on in countries such as Lebanon and working for Pepsi plant in that region. 

Whether you're looking to gain industry insights or advance your professional development, Rami's episode and others from the EnvCast series are a must-watch for anyone interested in environmental management and sustainability. Tune in now to learn more!

About CIWEM
CIWEM is the leading international Royal Chartered professional body dedicated to the water and environment sectors, representing and supporting a community of thousands of members, in over 90 countries working towards a safer, more sustainable world. 

CIWEM members are committed to improving water and environmental management as well as associated social and cultural issues, for the benefit of the public. 

Through its professional expertise, CIWEM provides valuable advice on policy and practice, giving independent guidance for government, academia, the media and the public. As an independent charity, it champions professional standards, impartiality and the use of scientific evidence in the management of the environment.

Professional registration:

Registered status as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) are available. To find out more about our registrations visit: https://socenv.org.uk/professional-registration/

Rami Kremesti CEnv is interviewed by  Phil Underwood, Engagement Manager, here at Society for the Environment (SocEnv).

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Meet Dominic Tantram CEnv, a founding partner and consultant at Terrafiniti.  Dominic gained his Chartered Environmentalist registration via Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). 

In this episode of EnvCast, Dominic sheds light on the critical role of sustainable consulting. He discusses starting his own business, giving advice to prospectus business owners, what it is like working as a sustainability consultant helping businesses and organisations reach environmental goals and targets. 

Whether you're looking to gain industry insights or advance your professional development, Dominic's episode and others from the EnvCast series are a must-watch for anyone interested in environmental management and sustainability. Tune in now to learn more!

About CIEEM
CIEEM are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad. Their Vision is of a healthy natural environment for the benefit of current and future generations.

With a growing membership and an increasingly influential voice, they are transforming the professionalism of the sector, just as their members are transforming understanding of, and attitudes towards, protecting and enhancing our natural environment.

By working together, they believe they can make a difference, leading to a world rich in biodiversity for the benefit of us all, now and in the future.

They were formed in 1991 as the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. From small beginnings, they have grown into an increasingly influential professional body – setting standards, sharing knowledge and providing sound advice to governments on all aspects of ecological and natural environmental management practice.

Professional registration:

Registered status as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) are available. To find out more about our registrations visit: https://socenv.org.uk/professional-registration/

Dominic Tantram CEnv is interviewed by  Phil Underwood, Engagement Manager, here at Society for the Environment (SocEnv).

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Have you ever heard a farmer be an environmentalist? Meet Will Oliver CEnv, the only chartered environmentalist to call himself a farmer, Will gained his Chartered Environmentalist registration via Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM).

In this episode of EnvCast, Will sheds light on the critical role of sustainable farming. He discusses arable farming, what it's like to be leading the way in the agricultural sector, crop rotations and much more about farming life and the environment. 
Will tells us his view on the net zero targets and offers his advice on how to be environmental without focusing too much on carbon emissions and net zero. 

Whether you're looking to gain industry insights or advance your professional development, Will's episode and others from the EnvCast series are a must-watch for anyone interested in environmental management and sustainability. Tune in now to learn more!

About IAgrM
The Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM) is the professional body for farmers, farm managers and others engaged in the management of land and associated rural businesses. Membership is also open to those associated with management in agriculture in its widest sense, such as consultants, advisers, academics and research workers.

IAgrM acts as a focal point for those who work in agricultural management and promote farm and land management as a profession. IAgrM organise conferences, training, workshops and farm visits. IAgrM have an active network of local branches and use these to encourage local discussion and contact.

Chartered Environmentalist status is growing within IAgrM with the increasing awareness of the importance of the environment within those working in farm and land management and the rural sectors.

Professional registration:

Registered status as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) are available through IAgrM. To find out more about our registrations visit: https://socenv.org.uk/professional-registration/

Will Oliver CEnv is interviewed by  Phil Underwood, Engagement Manager, here at Society for the Environment (SocEnv).

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Check out our other platforms:

YouTube: Society for the Environment //
Website: socenv.org.uk // LinkedIn: society-for-the-environment 

Join us for our World Environment Day Special 2023 podcast episode featuring Becky McLean, Head of Sustainability at Sweco,  hosted by Dougal Driver, our World Environment Day lead.

In this episode, we delve deeper into the impact of plastic pollution and explore ways we can all contribute towards creating a sustainable future. Becky discusses her background in environmental consultancy and her passion for making a difference. She also shares her thoughts on the theme for World Environment Day 2023, plastic pollution. Don't miss this insightful and thought-provoking episode.

Becky gained her Chartered Environmentalist registration via the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).

About IEMA

IEMA is the professional body for individuals working in environment and sustainability.  Resources, tools, formal training and qualifications are provided to meet the real-world needs of members in every stage of their career.
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