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We are the UK’s professional body for Corporate Responsibility and
Sustainability (CRS). Our mission is to help individuals and organisations be
brilliant at CRS. Who we are As the UK's professional body for CRS
practitioners, our membership reflects the breadth of practitioners, from
students and academics to consultants and in-house practitioners from large and
small organisations. The Institute is led by a Board of volunteer Directors.
Comprised of senior CRS professionals, they give their time, energy, and
expertise to guide the Institute's strategic direction. We also involve
technical specialists where required. The Institute is supported by a
Secretariat provided by Carnstone Partners Ltd, a specialist management
consultancy in the CRS field. The Secretariat manage the day-to-day activity and
act as the central point of contact for our members and Fellows. The ICRS Board
Chair Jennie Galbraith, ESG Director, Inflexion Vice-Chair Victoria Taylor,
Managing Director, Flag Vice-Chair Robbie Epsom, EMEA Head of ESG, CBRE
Investment Management Director Dr Sam Healy, Group Director ESG, QinetiQ
Director Dr Dorothy Maxwell, Senior Director Sustainability, Davy Horizons
Director Karin Mueller, Managing Director, Liebfrog Director Jatin Patel, Head
of Diversity and Inclusion, England Rugby Director Andrew Wilson, Director and
Head of Responsible Business, Lexington Director Nadia Al Yafai, Head of
Mutuality and Social Impact (Purpose Lead), Royal London Jennie Galbraith "I am
delighted and honoured to be appointed Chair of the ICRS at this critical time
for our profession. As sustainability issues have risen up the global political
and corporate agendas, our roles as practitioners have only grown, both in scope
and importance. This is a really exciting time to be involved in sustainability
and I look forward to working with the Board to ensure that we continue to drive
our profession forward and support our members to be brilliant at what they do."
Victoria Taylor "This is such a fast-moving and critical time for sustainability
within business and society. I am super excited to become Vice Chair of the ICRS
– an organisation leading the way for CRS practitioners and the continued
establishment of our profession. CRS needs more talented individuals and
ambitious companies to be focused on progressing sustainability, and I am
thrilled to be a part of what the ICRS has already achieved and can and will
achieve" Robbie Epsom "After two years of serving as a Board Director at ICRS,
I’m excited to be allowed to continue my support as co-Vice Chair of the Board.
As sustainability continues to rise up the agenda, CRS professionals are
increasingly taking up senior and influential roles within organisations. I’m
delighted to be part of a leading professional body helping individuals and
organisations to excel at CRS; their leadership will be crucial in the
transition to a sustainable economy.” Dr Sam Healy "There has been a seismic
shift in the importance of responsible and sustainable business practice.
Climate change, human rights, and diversity and inclusion are becoming critical
business enablers. And so now, more than ever, it’s vital that practitioners
feel supported - through the development of their skills and knowledge and the
forging of their network. I’m proud to serve on the Board and excited to be part
of shaping our profession for the challenges and opportunities ahead." Karin
Mueller "My passion is developing great leaders. Leaders that can effectively
challenge the status quo, inspire others, and make a real difference within
organisations in an increasingly fast changing, complex and volatile world. I am
delighted to contribute to the success of the Institute as we help our members
excel at doing just that, by providing access to the latest thinking, training,
debates, mentoring, a resourceful network, and much more." Jatin Patel "The ICRS
is operating in an environment filled with opportunities and challenges. Being a
Director, and more importantly, being at the forefront of facilitating
discussions which address the climate crisis, the importance of corporate
responsibility and building inclusivity into the approaches which tackle these
issues is a great honour and one I do not take lightly. And only through
collaboration can we make collective gains. Collaboration and sharing of best
practice is what we’re all about!" Andrew Wilson "I am delighted to be a Board
Director of ICRS. It is the preeminent organisation representing the interests
of professionals working in this area. What impresses me most is the power and
influence of the ICRS which comes directly from the knowledge and wisdom of all
our members – both individuals and organisations. I really appreciate the
opportunity to contribute to this collective effort we are all undertaking to
enhance the positive role of business in society." Nadia Al Yafai “I’m excited
to be an ICRS Director at a time when our profession is not just ‘at the table’
but moving swiftly to ‘owning the table’. From community to sustainability to
diversity, our agenda is recognised as central to driving change. The move to
purpose-driven business is a key shift in the CR&S professional’s portfolio and
one I want to drive alongside embedding a just transition/social impact focus,
uniting the social and environment. I’m honoured to support the profession to
thrive!”
