How to gain CEnv Status

Thinking of applying for Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) status in 2023? Here’s what you need to know

What is CEnv?

CEnv is a chartership recognising the work that professionals do to lead the path towards a sustainable future.

What skills are required for a successful CEnv application?

CEnv assessors have highlighted some of the key skills that characterise being a CEnv, they include:

• communication

• collaboration

• management

• leadership

• curiosity; and

• a willingness to continuously evolve and learn.

Some top tips for writing your CEnv application in 2023

• don’t ignore where your sector/organisation could improve on an environmental level because few industries are 100% green

• demonstrate quality and varied experience rather than relying on a high number of years’ experience in your sector

• make sure to show understanding of the environment through your own sector and work and make it relevant to your own experience

• understand CEnv is an individual achievement; you should, therefore,

• use I not We in your application

• include your own opinions if you can argue them well; and

• include how you have helped the environment in a personal capacity. It doesn’t all have to be about demonstrating skills in a professional setting.

Find out more at socenv.org.uk/resource/assessor-top-tips-successful-cenv-application

CABE is licensed by the Society for the Environment to award the professional registrations REnvTech, REnvP and CEnv to members.

To find out more visit cbuilde.com/socenv

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