Egis Celebrates Global ISEP Recognition
Egis has achieved international accreditation from the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP). The endorsement confirms that the company is now an officially approved global training centre and validates Egis’ flagship ecodesign programme.
In practical terms, the recognition allows Egis’ registered trainers to deliver the full catalogue of ISEP courses to organisations worldwide. These programmes cover a broad spectrum of sustainability topics, including net zero, circular resource management, biodiversity preservation and essential environmental foundations.
The achievement arrives at a crucial point for many countries, particularly the UK, where major infrastructure development must be delivered alongside biodiversity net gain and climate resilience mandates. The government remains firmly committed to reaching net zero by 2050, placing significant pressure on public and private sector project teams to integrate sustainability objectives into every stage of planning, design, procurement and construction.
As an authorised international training centre, Egis aims to guide organisations through these challenges using its growing ecosystem of sustainability tools. Among them is EVA Climate, a proprietary risk-assessment platform for climate-related infrastructure vulnerabilities. The system enables project owners, asset managers and policymakers to better understand heat stress, flooding, erosion risk and long-term climate-related impacts on critical infrastructure.
The Growing Need for Specialist Skills
Oliver Pike, Europe and Africa ESG and Sustainability Manager for Egis UK and Ireland, emphasised the importance of developing technical competencies across the sector: In a world where buildings and infrastructure must be increasingly resilient to climate stresses, the ability to upskill has never been more important.
He added: Organisations need teams equipped to meet sustainability targets and design and deliver projects built for the future. The ISEP accreditation reflects our commitment to helping businesses embed sustainability into every decision by sharing our approach to project delivery and providing training built on a foundation of engineering expertise.
The statement reflects a wider industry issue. Earlier this year, a sector-wide survey of UK engineering and technology employers found that 76 percent of organisations struggled to fill critical roles. Technical and specialist sustainability competencies were identified as the most difficult to recruit, reinforcing the urgent requirement for ongoing professional development.
Employers increasingly need scientists, designers, planners and engineers who understand carbon modelling, materials life-cycle assessment, flood-risk integration, responsible procurement, nature-based solutions and digital sustainability tools. Public and private project owners are under mounting pressure to demonstrate measurable outcomes that meet environmental legislation and long-term resilience standards.
Professional Training With Real-World Value
The newly accredited ecodesign course delivered by Egis and AXA Climate comprises ten modular units covering seven interconnected environmental themes. These include carbon, biodiversity, energy, nature-positive design, environmental risk, climate resilience and responsible construction practices.
Participants who complete individual components within the programme earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits recognised throughout the engineering and infrastructure sectors. The modules can also be adopted by organisations looking to expand sustainability competencies across multiple business functions, from procurement and project management to asset operation and strategic planning.
Olivier Ledru, Senior Manager within the Projects Sustainability Unit at Egis, highlighted how the accreditation strengthens long-term sector capability: By becoming an approved training centre, we’ve built a robust and credible programme that upskills our own teams and supports CPD across the sector. Embedding sustainability into every role is fundamental to ensuring responsible design and project delivery.
He continued: Our approach blends technical expertise with accredited sustainability knowledge to ensure stakeholders can adopt new tools, methods and ways of working that enhance long-term project delivery, resilience and positive impact.
Bridging the Sustainability Knowledge Gap
The demand for sustainability expertise continues to grow beyond traditional engineering. Digital technologies are now reshaping how infrastructure is analysed, modelled and monitored. Climate forecasting tools, BIM-integrated sustainability reporting, nature-based adaptation strategies and local biodiversity net gain frameworks all require specialised training.
Industry analysts point to a widening gap between sustainability ambition and workforce capability. According to recent reporting from major engineering bodies, organisations lacking sustainability skills risk poorly informed design decisions, ineffective carbon reporting, higher lifecycle costs and increased vulnerability to future regulation. Structured and accredited training has become a central pillar in building more informed and resilient delivery teams.
Platforms such as EVA Climate demonstrate how sustainability and digital innovation intersect. Infrastructure owners must now understand both physical climate impacts and regulatory compliance outcomes. Modelling tools support early-stage risk quantification, funding decisions, investor confidence and long-term resilience planning.
Supporting a More Sustainable Global Sector
Egis operates across 100 countries and employs more than 22,500 people. Its consultancy, planning, engineering and mobility services contribute to sustainable territorial development and innovative, climate-ready infrastructure. The business continues to invest in digital transformation, nature-based solutions, advanced analytics and responsible project delivery. The ISEP accreditation reflects its ambition to set higher professional benchmarks for sustainability training across the sector.
In addition to professional education, Egis is extending its sustainability knowledge into operational frameworks for transport, buildings, utilities, smart cities and energy transitions. The company’s portfolio spans high-speed rail, geotechnical design, flood management, urban regeneration, digital mobility, water engineering and low-carbon infrastructure.
Stakeholders anticipate that accredited sustainability training will become a standard expectation across design, procurement and asset management. The next phase of the global green transition relies upon professionals capable of applying credible sustainability assessment tools, regulatory frameworks, material carbon intelligence and climate adaptation strategies.
A More Informed Future for Infrastructure Delivery
The international endorsement received by Egis reinforces a growing acknowledgement that sustainability learning is no longer optional. It is now central to responsible project development, asset stewardship, investor assurance and long-term economic resilience. Technical teams need practical knowledge as much as legislation requires measurable reporting.
Organisations across the infrastructure supply chain increasingly rely on structured, accredited education to help teams make informed choices. From CPD-linked training and climate-risk tools to ecodesign methodologies and biodiversity modelling, evidence-based competencies are shaping future-ready projects. The accreditation puts Egis in a strong position to promote long-term resilience, sector-wide capability and a more sustainable built environment.
