Effective EHS Programs are Integrated Across Functions, Silos

Mon, 03/04/2019 - 12:50

This year, NAEM redesigned its EHS Operational Excellence conference to emphasize how companies are integrating EHS into business operations. Lissa Aquino, Corporate Compliance Assurance Manager with Stepan Co., has been contributing to the confernece planning committee. She shared insights about the changing role of EHS within companies and what to expect at the conference.

AccountAbility Publishes Its ‘7 Sustainability Trends’ Facing the Global Business Community Over the Year Ahead

Mon, 03/04/2019 - 12:15

Automation. Urbanization. Impact. Supply chain intelligence. The shift to circular business models.

What do these trends have in common? They are all advancing the case for Corporate Sustainability and in turn, making it a core business issue within boardrooms and enterprises worldwide.

Bacardi Bemoans Brand Greenwashing Stunts

Consumers are more sensitive to greenwashing as brands continue to ride the pro-environment bandwagon, according to 42BELOW global brand manager Kane Stanford. Speaking to AdNews on the subject, which is when brands use marketing to mislead consumers into thinking they are enviro

How Electrical Distribution Networks Can Contribute to a Low-Carbon Future

Mon, 03/04/2019 - 10:00

Climate change is a rapidly growing global concern. Therefore, new, more stringent regulations to reduce CO2 emissions will be introduced to allow a massive deployment of distributed energy resources, including the incorporation of electric vehicles. Electrical distribution utilities will therefore face problems in managing their networks and will need to adopt new solutions. This paper offers modern strategies for leveraging smart grid and microgrid tools, as well as more environmentally-friendly switchgear, and a circular economy approach, in order to help electrical distribution utilities meet and exceed regulatory targets toward a low-carbon future.

General Mills to Advance Regenerative Agriculture Practices on One Million Acres of Farmland by 2030

Mon, 03/04/2019 - 10:15

General Mills today announced its commitment to advance regenerative agriculture practices on one million acres of farmland by 2030. The Company will partner with organic and conventional farmers, suppliers and trusted farm advisors in key growing regions to drive the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices. A contributor to climate change, it is estimated that the global food system accounts for roughly one-third of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 70 percent of water consumption.

Sparking Stakeholder Joy: How Materiality Can Tidy Up Sustainability Reporting

Thu, 04/04/2019 - 11:15

Using Marie Kondo’s methods of tidying house, an organization can approach sustainability reporting in an orderly way, sparking stakeholder joy.

Do You Really Need a Facility Response Plan?

Tue, 04/02/2019 - 11:15

If your facility stores over one million gallons of oil, do you need to develop a Facility Response Plan? Read Antea Group's blog and find out.

C-Suite Speak: 4 Tips for Showcasing the Business Value of EHS to Gain Executive Respect

Wed, 03/27/2019 - 11:15

Antea Group has four tips to help you communicate with your C-Suite and promote EHS at your organization.

The EHS Professional’s Quick-Link Guide to Environment, Health, and Safety Webinars

Mon, 03/25/2019 - 11:15

Antea Group provides you links to convenient EHS webinars to widen your EHS knowledge from the comfort of your chair.

CLP’s ESG Progress Recognised in Hong Kong and Beyond

Fri, 03/01/2019 - 08:45

CLP Holdings Limited (CLP) has again demonstrated its lead in sustainability management and reporting after winning top honours at the BDO ESG Awards in Hong Kong.

The awards, which recognise Hong Kong-listed companies for positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact, attracted entries from more than 60 businesses. CLP topped Hong Kong’s large-cap companies by sweeping the ESG Report of the Year, Best in ESG and Best in Reporting awards in the Large Market Capitalisation category. The contest was organised by BDO, one of the world’s largest accountancy networks, and co-organised by South China Morning Post.