Thursday, 29 May 2025 10:00 - 11:00 BST
ICRS Aspire Hub: ESG Specialists: Career insights and Q&A
The ICRS Aspire Hub exists to support new and aspiring Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR&S) professionals by sharing learnings, challenges, advice and opportunities within the profession.
The Hub is excited to launch this virtual event in which you can gain insight in to the specialist areas of Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) from three senior ESG practitioners. You will have the opportunity to meet (virtually) all three speakers and ask them questions you have about their role, the career path they’ve had, and the skills and knowledge they use on a daily basis; all whilst connecting with other aspiring CR&S professionals so you can build your personal network.
Event speakers include:
· Megan Adlen, Sustainability Director at Travis Perkins
· Hannah Cowley, Sustainable Procurement Lead at QinetiQ
· Billie Sequeira, Sustainability Executive at BAE
To register, Click here
Thursday, 5 June 2025 12:30 - 13:30 BST
ICRS Yorkshire Hub: ESG Insights from Yorkshire - Part 2
Join the ICRS Yorkshire Hub for the second part of our series of focused and engaging webinars that explore ESG through authentic stories, critical reflections, and practical insights—unpacking the good practices, the bad pitfalls, and the ugly realities in the world of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).
Each 30-minute session features:
- A 10-minute showcase by an expert speaker sharing real-world ESG experiences
- A 10-minute conversation facilitated by the ICRS Yorkshire Committee
- A 10-minute interactive Q&A with attendees
- Followed by an optional 30-minute virtual networking session for those who wish to stay connected
In this second session, we are delighted to welcome Vicky Williams, Chief Executive of Emerald Publishing, with over 20 years of experience in academic publishing. Since 2018, she has focused on innovation and community engagement. Vicky serves on the Research Advisory Board for Nottingham Trent Business School and chairs the Bradford Literacy Taskforce. A strong advocate for gender diversity, she launched Emerald’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion programme in 2016.
Vicky will highlight the importance of community engagement, equality, and innovation in publishing, along with her passion for the arts. She will emphasise the need for collective efforts to foster an equitable and inclusive future. This conversation is practical, honest, and inspiring, addressing the everyday challenges that ESG professionals encounter.
Be part of the conversation - right here in Yorkshire and beyond.
To register, click here
Step Outside & Plug In: Join the ICRS Apprentices Hub Summer Launch!
- Date: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
- Time: 12:00–1:00 PM (BST)
- Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
Take your lunch outdoors, pop in your headphones, and join us for a refreshing hour of connection and collaboration at the ICRS Apprentices Hub Summer Launch.
The Institute for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS), the UK’s professional body for CR&S practitioners, is launching a new Hub to support apprentices across the UK. The Hub will facilitate networking and knowledge exchange, host engaging events, and help apprentices broaden their connections.
This outdoor-themed virtual event is your chance to:
🌱 Connect with fellow apprentices currently enrolled in the Level 4 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR&S) programme, as well as recent graduates who’ve completed their training
🚶♀️ Stretch your legs and enjoy the outdoors while speed networking in short, energising rounds
💡 Share your thoughts on how the Hub can support your journey
Whether you're dialling in from a park bench or your garden, this is a fantastic opportunity shape a new community built just for apprentices working in CR&S.
Register now to secure your spot. To register, click here