IEMA The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) is a not-for-profit membership organisation
established to promote best practice standards in environmental management, auditing and assessment.
The Institute offers ongoing support to environmental professionals and aims to promote sustainability through improved environmental practice and performance.
With a membership approaching 15,000 individual and corporate members based in 87 countries, IEMA is now a leading international membership-based organisation
dedicated to the promotion of sustainable development, and to the professional development of individuals involved in the environmental profession,
whether they be in the public, private or non-governmental sectors.
IEMA is the Competent Body in the United Kingdom for EMAS the European Union's Eco Management and Audit Scheme and also offers the Acorn Scheme, an officially
recognised EMS standard recommended by the government. Acorn offers accredited recognition for organisations evaluating and improving their environmental
performance through the phased implementation of an environmental management system (EMS).
The Institute's vision is to be the leading membership body for environmental sustainability professionals.
