A conflict minerals legislation has been in the works for the European Union since 2014. There have been many updates since then, but there are still some fundamental differences that need to be worked out.

Canada has been taking strides towards amending their chemical management plan in the past ten years. The most recent phase of chemical management is set to take place in June. Here is a chronological outline of their chemical management plan…

To be honest, Rick Zelehoski didn't think the plant manager would go for a fish nursery in an old filtration building. But why not ask?

The European Union does not currently have a law regarding conflict minerals trade transparency. This is an issue that definitely needs a response from the European Union and has been facing complex issues within the past few years.

The Toxic Substance Control Act is the oldest piece of compliance legislation in the United States and covers over 84,000 chemicals. It is currently under reform and this could be reduced to around 7,500 chemicals, making chemical management more…

​Supply chain transparency regarding human rights ​is becoming an increasingly important CSR issue.

For the past five weeks, I’ve been pointing out the scary side of food waste. But guess what folks? We can do this!

Compliance spending is on the rise. A recent survey done by Pinsent Masons law firm revealed that 73% of compliance professionals in the UK predicted spending associated with regulatory requirements would increase over the next 5 years. This survey…

Walmart has been making significant progress towards sustainable chemicals in consumables since 2013. This past January, Walmart pledged to begin publicly communicating progress on moving towards sustainable chemicals.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has faced extreme complications and exploitation via conflict minerals within the last decade. A new tin mine has been discovered by mining company Alphamin. Will things be different for mineral mining in the Congo…

This past October, the European Commission on Cosmetics voted to approve the use of two previously restricted substances in products. Starting May 21st, the use of these compounds will be available for use in cosmetics products. This addition will…

The climate goal will be translated into goals set by countries and, within those countries, goals set by governments and corporations in what needs be the ultimate call for collaboration. But are we ready?

For low risk facilities such as offices, data centers, warehouses, labs and retail stores, employee health, safety and comfort are proven to increase productivity and job satisfaction. Antea Group’s RiskRight EHS is designed to reduce and…

Regulations attempting to mitigate modern day slavery from the supply chain are constantly evolving. Spotlight attention has now turned to the UK Modern Day Slavery Act.

Conflict minerals due diligence is top of mind for companies subject to Dodd-Frank 1502 and their downstream supply chain as the May 31st reporting deadline is quickly approaching. Source Intelligence has resources available to facilitate your…

“If food waste were a country by itself, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases behind China and the United States.”

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means – time to find that perfect gift for Mom, a gift that shows her just how special she is. And while that “I <3 Mom” mug that you got her last year was cute, why not make this…

Boxed Water, the sustainable ​consumer ​water company that sells water in cartons instead of bottles, has announced ​the relaunch of​ its ReTree program in partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) whereby they will plant more than 200,…

The rapid growth of development of the global economy has brought a new set of challenges for the twenty-first century. The global demand for timber products has led to a magnitude of production that threatens the existence of forests that still…

There seem to be, in my overly simplistic view of the world, two kinds of companies:

– companies that use their sustainability values to inform their business practices, and
– those who resist or don’t recognize the s-word.