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Why should I apply?

By becoming a Chartered Environmentalist you will:

• receive professional recognition of your knowledge of sustainability principles in the management of the environment
• be entitled to use the designatory letters CEnv after your name
• elevate your credibility and reputation in your field
• be included in the Society for the Environment's CEnv register
• build your network by joining a global community of other environment professionals
• demonstrate personal and professional integrity

Applying for the award is a three-step process; the eligibility check, application form, and interview.

Who can apply?

We are licensed by the Society for the Environment (SocEnv) to award CEnv to members who meet all of the criteria:

• membership of the ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ (MRSC or FRSC)
• a Master's-level (M-level) qualification (or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience or by holding CChem or CSci status)
• at least four years' relevant experience at or above Master's level
• evidence that you meet the CEnv competencies set out in the application form

Not a member of the RSC? It's easy to join.

To upgrade to MRSC,

What does it cost?

• The application fee is £126
• The annual retention fee is £75 per year, paid with your membership renewal.

Please note the RSC retain a £23.50 administration fee for payments for Chartered Environmentalist. The remainder of the fee is transferred to the Society for the Environment.

We offer reduced membership fees for those who earn less than £31,000 per annum.

Not a member of the RSC? It's easy to join.

How to apply

Help with your application

• Applicants Guide to Becoming a CEnv
• Equivalence report
• Application form for the award of Chartered Environmentalist
• Society for the Environment

The application process and estimated timescales

• Submit your application and payment to us via email
• We review your application and will request further information from you if necessary (allow up to 2 weeks)
• We then send your application to external assessors (allow 4 weeks to review).
• If necessary, you will be asked to update your application in line with the assessor’s comments, which will then be reviewed again by the assessors
• If your application form is approved by the assessors, you will then be invited to an interview
• You will be invited to do an IT test (1-2 weeks before the interview)
• Your interview will typically be 1-2 months after you were invited to interview
• The outcome is typically provided on the day
• Final email confirmation is provided within 1 week

Maintaining your CEnv status

You'll be asked if you want to renew your CEnv status when you receive your ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ membership renewal. The retention fee for CEnv is £65 paid annually with your membership fee.

All Chartered Environmentalist commit to continuous professional development (CPD) to maintain their registered status - it's a mandatory requirement. To make this easier, we offer our members a free CPD recording tool.

CPD enables you to take charge of your career. By keeping track of your professional development you can identify gaps in your knowledge and opportunities to learn new skills. And in a fast-changing world, keeping your skills up to date is essential.

Every year, we also select a random sample of members for revalidation. If you're selected, we'll contact you to explain the process. Please make sure you provide all the information required and return to us by the deadline given.

You'll be asked to describe your relevant professional development activities from the past 12 months in three of the following five areas:

• work-based learning (eg, supervising staff/students, reflective practice)
• professional activity (involvement in a professional body, mentoring)
• formal/educational (writing articles/papers, further education)
• self-directed learning (reading journals, reviewing books/articles)
• other (voluntary work, public service)

Become an assessor

Did you know that, as a Chartered Environmentalist, you could help others in your community by becoming a volunteer CEnv application assessor? If you are interested, please contact us.