The IES has a steadfast commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) in the environmental sciences, which is led by our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Plan (pdf). All of our activities and endeavours, including our publications, are informed by the goals laid out in the ED&I Plan. Drawing on diverse viewpoints and experiences ensures we are better equipped to tackle the multidisciplinary challenges encountered in the integrative field of environmental science.

As part of this commitment, we collect ED&I data from contributors to Environmental Scientist, so that we can fulfil these aims. As the representative body for environmental science, it is essential that we proactively seek to enhance equity, diversity and inclusion across the sector, act as agents of change, and lead by example for the betterment of our environment, society and economy.

If you are a contributor to Environmental Scientist, you will receive an ED&I monitoring form to complete. This form is optional and you have no obligation to complete it, but giving us this information will help us in our aim to do better as an organisation.