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From Dialogue to Delivery: The Exchange 2025 Unpacked

 

Thank You for Joining us at this year's ICRS Exchange 2025! Sustainability on Trial: Time to Prove the Payoff.

 

This year we heard from some amazing speakers, Adam Elman, Cressida Curtis, Marcus W., Maria-Yassin Jah

Julie Rousseau, Amanda Smith, Lena Chauhan, Souvik Ghosh, Jeremy Gould CMgr MCMI, Caron Dunlop,  Charlotte Turner , Caty Batten, Karin Mueller and Louisa Harris.

 

This year, we are excited to share our exclusive resource guide, thoughtfully crafted to help you revisit and reflect on all the most important insights from this year's Exchange. Dive in and discover the top takeaways. Click here to explore!

ICRS Individual Member Fees 2026

 

We would like to thank you for your continued support to the ICRS.  The  ICRS individual membership fees will increase starting from January 1, 2026.

Please find the fees for 2026 below

 

Member                        £180

Associate*                    £180

Fellow (FICRS)            £250

Students /Apprentices  £30

 

 

*Only applicable for members who have retained their Associate level.

The ICRS is included on HMRC’s approved list of professional bodies and learned societies. This means that individual members can claim tax relief on their annual fees.


Ahead of your renewal, you will receive a reminder email from Stripe, our payment platform before your membership is automatically renewed. You can cancel this renewal yourself anytime before your billing date by emailing us at info@icrs.info 

 

From Conversation to Collaboration: The Launch of the ICRS Yorkshire Hub -- Written By Dr Adalberto Arrigoni, ICRS Yorkshire Hub Chair

 

Launched earlier this year with support from Leeds Business School, the ICRS Yorkshire Hub set out to connect professionals, enterprises, and researchers. Together with Michaela Lindridge and Sarah Taylor, the team created a collaborative space to foster cross-sector dialogue on corporate social responsibility, citizenship, sustainability, social value, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance).

 

To read the full article by Dr Adalberto Arrigoni, click here.

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Last chance to take part in our ICRS Survey on  Learning & Development 

 

As the need for knowledgeable sustainability professionals continues to rise, we understand how important it is to offer trusted, high quality training. That’s why we’re looking into new learning options that align with our Competency Framework and support our collective mission. We would love to hear your thoughts on the types of training and development that would be most valuable to you. Your input will directly influence future ICRS learning opportunities, helping us create resources that truly meet your needs.

 

Take the Learning & Development Survey

 

Deadline: 29th November 2025

Just Launched: The Social Mobility Employer Index 2025

 

The Social Mobility Employer Index is an annual benchmarking and assessment tool for employers committed to taking the lead in building more inclusive, representative, and successful organisations.

The Index measures employer-led social mobility across eight key areas using the latest research and best practice. We want to congratulate our O
rganisational Members - Linklaters LLP, KPMG, National Grid, Mace, PWC, CMS who made the top 75 employer index 2025. You can see the full employer index list here.

 

 

Member Stories 

 

Our community of professionals has diverse backgrounds and valuable perspectives on the necessary skills for success in our field. 

We feature member stories highlighting their paths into CRS, essential skills for the job, and advice for those interested in the field. 

Check out the latest member stories below

  • Member Story: Caroline Lee, Social Value Advisor, VolkerRail


     

Click here to find out more about membership

In other news

  • UK Charity Insights Report 2025

  • SLR Consulting's Advisory Digest: Less Talk, More Action
  • ESG Reporting: What the EU’s New Omnibus Draft Means

  • Why ‘green’ finance isn’t always as sustainable as it seems

  • ISSB Says “Passporting Provisions” Needed for Acceptance of Sustainability Reporting Across Jurisdictions

  • Understanding the impact of news on children’s wellbeing report

  • TISFD Unveils Framework Linking Social Inequality to Financial and Systemic Risk

  • Another EUDR backflip: How did we get here?

'Latest CRS news' features recently published announcements drawn from a range of media outlets. The authors' opinions are not indicative of ICRS’s stance or viewpoint.

Events 

ICRS Yorkshire Hub: Key Insights from the region 

13 November 2025 09:30 - 10:30 AM GMT

 

Join the ICRS Yorkshire Hub for the fifth session in our webinar series, featuring Yeshna Mistry, Sustainability Manager at Myton Food Group. With over a decade of experience, Yeshna is an expert in sustainability strategy and effective communication for lasting change. She leads environmental, ethical, and emissions initiatives at Myton and supports Yorkshire’s creative industries through SAIL CIC. Yeshna is also a qualified coach, helping professionals build confidence and achieve their goals.

 

Click here to register now!

ICRS End of Year Webinar: From 2025 Insights to 2026 Priorities

10 December 2025 12:00 - 13:00 PM GMT

 

As 2025 ends, the sustainability landscape has faced regulatory uncertainty, geopolitical shifts, and growing business pushback—but also remarkable innovation and corporate resilience. This year, organisations have adapted to challenges like CSRD, CSDDD, EUDR, and instability in the U.S., sharpening their strategies and driving progress.

Join us at our End of Year Webinar as we break down 2025’s top sustainability trends and look ahead to 2026.

 

Click here to register now!

ICRS Scotland Hub: In person Listening Events 

Multiple Dates in November and Locations 

 

Are you an ICRS member based in Scotland? Join us for informal listening sessions this November in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Glasgow. 

 

Event details:

- Edinburgh: 12 November 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 PM, Edinburgh Futures Institute (drop in anytime).

Host: Gemma Gourlay, University of Edinburgh. Click here to register.

 

- Aberdeen: 27 November 2025, 12:00 - 13:00 PM at PwC.

Host: Clare McBride. Click here to register. 

 

- Glasgow: 19 November 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 PM, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, 30 George Square, Glasgow G2 1EQ

Host: Naila Wood, Balfour Beatty.

Click here to register.

 

We are eager to hear your feedback on ICRS, discuss how it can better serve you, and help shape the Scotland Hub’s future agenda.

Jobs and Opportunities 

 

Principal - Economic Growth and Infrastructure

Tetra Tech, London, UK 

 

Senior Engagement Consultant

WSP, Glasgow East, UK 

 

Project Manager – Water Sector

Stantec, Taunton, UK 

 

Sustainability Officer

South Bank Employers Group, London, UK 

 

Group Communities Manager

Flutter Entertainment, London, UK 

 

Environment and Place Services Coordinator

Keep Scotland Beautiful, Stirling, UK 

 

Skills and Knowledge

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CR&S Briefing Notes 

Are you eager to stay ahead of the curve in CR&S developments and trends?

Want to empower your team, colleagues, and senior leaders with essential insights?

If you missed this, check out our latest series of briefing notes on

- Sustainability Governance

- New York Climate Week 2025

which will provide you with an overview on environmental topics, and the key take aways that you as a practitioner need to know.

Click here to explore our latest content

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