London & South East: Festive party

Join ISEP London and South East for an in-person festive party at the The Chaplin Bar, Marlin Waterloo. (https://www.marlin.com/waterloo-aparthotel/dine-drink/the-chaplin-bar/)

After a busy and successful year of events, it’s time to come together and celebrate the end of 2026 with fellow ISEP members and sustainability professionals from across the region!

The ISEP London & South East Committee has hosted more than 15 events this year, covering a diverse range of topics, from biodiversity and carbon management to BREEAM and career development. To round off the year, we’re inviting you to an evening of networking, conversation and festive celebrations at the Chaplin Bar, Marlin Hotel, Waterloo.

We’re delighted to welcome Annie Beavis, our guest speaker and a leader in the circular economy, who will share practical insights and ideas to inspire conversations and action as we look ahead to 2027.

We’ll also hear from Lesley Wilson, ISEP Policy and Engagement Lead, who will share an update on ISEP’s achievements throughout 2026 and what members can look forward to in 2027.

From 6pm, attendees will enjoy exclusive use of the Chaplin Bar, just a short walk from Lambeth North and Waterloo stations, with complimentary food and drinks provided throughout the evening.

Whether you’ve joined us at several events this year or are looking to expand your network and make new connections, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow sustainability professionals, exchange ideas and celebrate the progress we’ve made together.

We hope you’ll join us for a relaxed and enjoyable evening as we bring 2026 to a close and look ahead to another exciting year for the sustainability community!

Host

Victoria Chater-Lea MISEP Chair ISEP London & South East

Victoria is a Senior Sustainability Manager – Business Partner at Places for London, TfL’s wholly owned property company. Bringing over 10 years of sustainability experience across real estate, infrastructure and construction, Victoria is responsible for embedding sustainability with asset management activities across a diverse portfolio. Her expertise lies within sustainable property development, asset management and the delivery of low-carbon, resilient places.

As Chair of the ISEP London & South East branch since 2021, Victoria has been responsible for leading a programme of industry engagement through in-person networking events, webinars and site tours that support knowledge sharing and professional development across the sustainability sector. Passionate about sustainability and enthusiastic about change, she is also a Full (MISEP) and Chartered (CEnv) member.

Speakers

Lesley Wilson AISEP Policy and Engagement Lead, ISEP

Lesley is Policy and Engagement Lead at ISEP with a focus on the rapidly developing area of biodiversity and natural capital. On behalf of ISEP, Lesley also supports and is a member of the Steering Group of the UK Business and Biodiversity Forum. Lesley has worked in environmental sustainability for 15 years and previously delivered programmes and solutions in sustainability for business at the British Standards Institution, including ground breaking standards in biodiversity net gain and natural capital. Lesley has a qualifications in business management (MBA) and climate change management, and mentors environmental students at the University of Westminster.

Annie Beavis Sustainability & Responsible Business Leader | Circular Economy Leader - Strategic Advisor | Focused on Impact & Growth

Annie is a Fellow of the Circular Economy Institute and member of NEDonBoard, she brings 25+ years’ experience developing sustainable and circular business models, strengthening governance and translating environmental and social priorities into credible commercial action.

Her focus is to help organisations turn sustainability ambitions into practical strategies that deliver responsible growth and measurable long-term value. Working at the intersection of sustainability, strategy and governance, she provides advise to boards and business leaders on circular economy, responsible business, social value and transformation.

Alongside advisory work, she is a speaker, guest lecturer, blogger and mentor, supporting both senior leaders and emerging sustainability professionals. She recently co-authored a Circular Economy Best Practice Guide for IWFM, that will launch in early 2027.

Much of her work is delivered through a long-term collaboration with sustainability peers at www.notsustainable.co.uk, working primarily with larger SMEs to embed responsible business into strategy. She also continues to support Crown Workspace on furniture and asset reuse and refurbishment, while working across sectors including Fine Art and Museums.

This event is hosted by ISEP London & South East, but we welcome members from other regions to join us as well. Why not connect with ISEP London & South East on ourLinkedIn page. (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/

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