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The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists is delighted to announce that its flagship Annual Conference will return to the prestigious One…
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Sustainability
The Sustainability Working Group promotes and encourages sustainable practices and decision making in the field of geotechnical and geoenvironmental science.
Strategic Plan
- To influence and educate the AGS Membership, its clients and stakeholders on sustainability risks, opportunities, interventions and aspirations within the field of geotechnical and geoenvironmental science to the benefit of both its members and the UK in general.
- To provide and signpost best practice sustainability guidance to the AGS Membership, its clients and stakeholders.
- To advocate and promote sustainable good practice within geotechnical, geoenvironmental and geoscience industries.
AGS Sustainability WG Terms of Reference and Modus Operandi
The Sustainability WG has identified a list of references which can be viewed here.
The AGS Sustainability Charter and Policy can be downloaded here.
Publications
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Individual Competence - Understanding How Government Reforms Will Affect You and Our Industry
In the wake of the Grenfell disaster, professional and occupational competence is undergoing deep reform. Assumed expertise is being swept away in…
AGS Annual Conference 2026
This event is now sold out. If you’d like your name added to the waiting list, please email ags@ags.org.uk. Download the AGS…
Sustainability
AGS Sustainability Policy
Published March 2025 The AGS is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and improving practices within the geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering sectors. As…
Sustainability
AGS Sustainability Charter
Published March 2025 Recognising the crucial role that geotechnical and geoenvironmental industries play in shaping a sustainable future, the Association of Geotechnical…
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Early Careers Poster Competition 2027 – Attracting the Next Generation of Professionals
The AGS is delighted to announce the return of its Early Career Professionals Poster Competition for a fourth consecutive year. Following the…
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AGS Sustainability Charter Workshop for Smaller Organisations: Turning Commitments into Action
Join the AGS for a 90-minute online workshop exploring the AGS Sustainability Charter and how smaller organisations within the AGS membership can…
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HVO vs Synthetic Fuels: A Practical Comparison for the GI Industry
The ground investigation (GI) sector is under mounting pressure to decarbonise. Clients, regulators, and the public expect visible progress, and the industry…
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AGS Awards 2026: Celebrating Outstanding Contributions in Geoscience
Congratulations to the winners of the AGS Awards 2026, which recognise the exceptional dedication, expertise and commitment shown by members across our…
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Early Careers Poster Competition 2026 – The Results!
Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s AGS Early Careers Poster Competition, which followed the themed Top Five Industry Insights. We…
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A Greenprint for Change: The AGS Sustainability Route Map
Sustainability is shaping the future of construction and engineering, and the geotechnical and geoenvironmental sector is no exception. The AGS Sustainability Working…
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