Reconnect with EHS & Sustainability Leaders at Cority Connect 2022
In the not-too-distant future, EHS and Sustainability leaders and professionals from all over the world will be arriving in San Diego, CA to Reconnect with one another at Cority’s annual user conference, Cority Connect. Cority Connect is one of the leading and largest Environmental Health & Safety user conferences in the industry and offers a […]
SEC Proposes New Climate Disclosure Rules for US Public Companies
Earlier this week the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the release of proposed rule changes. These would require US public companies to include certain climate-related disclosures in their registration statements and periodic reports. This includes information about climate-related risks that are reasonably likely to have a material impact on their business, certain climate-related financial […]
What Does Value Chain Mean in Manufacturing?
When it comes to manufacturing, smart companies are always looking for a competitive advantage. One way they can do so is to optimize their business’ value chain. A value chain is a term that Michael E. Porter came up with in his 1985 book, Competitive Advantage, to describe the steps that need to be taken, […]
CDP Reporting in 2022 – What You Need to Know
In this article, we provide an overview of the key things you need to know about the CDP reporting timeline, disclosure options for first-time responders and what’s changed in 2022. The 2022 CDP Reporting Timeline In January the questionnaires and reporting guidance documents were published on CDP’s website, giving companies access to the updated questionnaires. The scoring […]
5 Reasons Why Using Digitalization to Achieve Net Zero is a Game Changer for Your Business
The Corporate Response to the Climate Emergency Ever since the Paris Agreement in 2015 focused corporate minds on the impending climate emergency, market leaders have set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHS) emissions and attain carbon neutrality as part of a greater global effort to reach net zero. Corporations face mounting pressure to demonstrate […]
6 Common Waste Management Challenges (And How to Solve Them)
Managing waste effectively and efficiently is no easy undertaking. With a complex set of best practices and regulations to keep in mind, environmental professionals have to work carefully to protect their company’s reputation and avoid fines. Small teams may struggle to balance all that comes with managing and tracking their waste, and all who exist […]
Investing in Tomorrow, Today: How ESG Influences Sustainable Business Strategy
ESG is not a new topic as it relates to global business strategies but interest has exploded in recent years. Introduced back in the 1970s, the idea of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices as an operative corporate initiative didn’t really start to ramp up until the turn of century. Over the last few years, […]
How Hierarchy of Controls Reduces Workplace Chemical Hazards
Most organizations have programs for tracking, managing, and communicating the hazards of their workplace chemicals. While these programs help maintain a safe environment, many organizations could do more to prevent hazardous exposure from becoming an issue in the first place through the hierarchy of controls for chemical management and a corresponding chemical materials approval and […]
Larry Fink of BlackRock’s 2022 Letter to CEOs – Key Takeaways
Each year, Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, one of the largest asset management companies worldwide, releases a letter to CEOs. In this blog, we summarize the key takeaways of Larry Fink’s 2022 letter to CEOs. Race to Net-Zero: Lead or be Led Most stakeholders now expect companies to be key players in preparing for and […]
How to Leverage FMEAs and Control Plans for Continuous Improvement
Quality management professionals in the manufacturing sector know all too well how Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEAs) and control plans can positively impact your operations, reduce the cost of poor quality, and decrease the number of defects in your product and processes. But, the concept can be challenging to convey to company stakeholders who […]