2026 Event Calendar
ICRS Webinar: Developing Sustainable Talent: Inside the Level 4 CR&S Apprenticeship
ICRS Aspire Hub: Networking Event
ICRS Webinar: Developing Sustainable Talent: Inside the Level 4 CR&S Apprenticeship
4th March from 12:00 to 13:00PM
Join the ICRS for a lunchtime webinar on Wednesday 4 March 2026 (12:00–13:00 BST) exploring how the Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) apprenticeship can support skills development across your organisation.
You’ll hear from:
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Robert Powell, Culture & Engagement Director at Paul, Weiss and creator of the Level 4 CR&S standard, on its purpose and core focus areas;
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Simon Baker from LDN Apprentices on how the programme is delivered across career stages; and
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Genevieve Boast, Group Head of Sustainability at Thomas Franks, who will share a real‑world case study of implementing the apprenticeship in practice.
Whether you’re new to apprenticeships or looking to upskill existing sustainability teams, this session offers practical insights and clear takeaways.
What you’ll learn
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What the Level 4 CR&S apprenticeship covers and how it works
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How it supports early‑career development and upskilling experienced teams
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ICRS’s role in CR&S skills development
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Practical insights from an employer using the programme
Calling all new and aspiring Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CRS) professionals!
Join the ICRS Aspire Hub for a Friday morning virtual coffee and relaxed networking session.
Whether you’re new to the field or exploring a future career in CRS, this is a great opportunity to connect with others, learn from shared experiences, and help influence our plans for 2026. You’ll also have the chance to meet our committee members and contribute ideas for upcoming events and activities.
To encourage open discussion, attendees will be randomly placed into breakout rooms, creating a friendly, supportive space to meet peers, ask questions, and exchange good practice.
We look forward to welcoming you and growing our community together!
The ICRS Debate 2026: People Over Planet.
April 28th 2026, 1:30PM - 5:00PM
The past three years have been the warmest on record, with research showing that the world is on track for a devastating 2.6C temperature rise by 2100 (CAT). In 2024, over 10% of the world’s population was living in extreme poverty, which is defined as less than $3 USD per day (ILO). These truths beg the question: in a world of finite resources and short-term pressures, should climate remain the top global priority - or should we redirect efforts toward immediate human-centred challenges?
When push comes to shove, should sustainability leaders prioritise human welfare or climate action? Does it even matter which comes first? The ICRS Debate 2026 will shed light on this complex topic and unpack how these two priorities are both competing but also deeply intertwined.
Join us on April 28th, 2026, at the RSA in London, as we explore the interplay between human welfare and climate action.