Amelia Louden

Sustainability Coordinator Islands Energy Group

forefront, particularly in recognising the role gas has to play in the energy transition.

No two days are the same, each day offers new and unique challenges. I am currently working hard on completing IEG’s carbon reporting to international standards, developing internal carbon literacy training and rethinking how we communicate sustainability in a refreshed and more engaging format.

How has your role transitioned from intern to sustainability coordinator?

My internship during the summer of 2022 set me up well for my role now as sustainability coordinator. My internship gave me the opportunity to apply the knowledge I gained from my degree and develop important workplace skills and set personal objectives. This then gave me the tools and confidence necessary to have meaningful input and manage the higher responsibilities and projects I work on as sustainability coordinator.

Why are you passionate about helping the environment?

I developed a real passion for the sustainability of our environment and climate change mitigation during my degree in Environmental Sciences. I studied climate change projections, sea level rise projections and the direct link between these and complete ecosystem collapse. The more I learnt, the more I wanted to protect the environment and I wanted to focus on what we can do. I want to help make sustainability more accessible and put a spotlight on the positive impacts even small actions can have in communities.

What do you do to personally minimise your environmental impact?

I eat a vegetarian diet and where possible I buy local seasonal produce. I’ve also cut down on single use plastic and keep a reusable bottle and coffee cup in my bag. I am limiting my consumption of fast fashion and enjoy buying second hand in charity shops and online (Depop/ Vinted), this is both good for the planet and is more budget friendly! After completing a range of brand research, I now try to only buy from brands that cut down on plastic and waste.