Countdown to Earth Day

Fri, 04/05/2019 - 13:00

Event Wrap Up: NAEM's 2019 Software, Innovation and Technology Showcase

Fri, 04/05/2019 - 10:05

Did you miss NAEM's 2019 EHS Software, Innovation and Technology Showcase? Check out some of the highlights from this year's conference.

To Get Buy-In From the C-Suite, EHS Leaders Should Align Programs with Business Strategy

Wed, 04/03/2019 - 15:45

One of the keys to achieving executive support for corporate environment, health and safety programs (EHS) is to be an integral part of business planning, according to Walter Fluharty, Vice President of EHS and Organizational Development at Simon Roofing.

He’ll share his message as the keynote presenter at 2019 EHS Operational Excellence conference on May 15 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh.

Rock and A Hard Place: How Hazardous Waste Generators Can Avoid Missteps in The Changing State Regulatory Landscape

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 11:55

The blog explains the difficulty in following RCRA hazardous waste generator rule changes as individual states implement these changes differently.

Forget the Fairy Tale: How to Manage EHS Integration Post-Acquisition

Mon, 04/22/2019 - 11:55

Antea Group walks you through the critical period after a merger/acquisition and helps you determine when you need help regarding EHS due diligence.

Scotiabank Demonstrates ESG Progress and Launches New Strategy in 2018 Sustainable Business Report

Thu, 04/04/2019 - 09:00

Scotiabank’s 2018 Sustainable Business Report is now available online, and includes the Bank’s new strategy on Sustainable Business focusing on four core priorities where the Bank can help make the biggest impact: Trust, Climate Change, Economic Inclusion and Young People.

Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe Join Consortium Founded by Carbios and L’Oréal to Support the World’s First Enzymatic Technology for the Recycling of Plastics

Thu, 05/02/2019 - 12:30

On behalf of the Consortium, Carbios, (Euronext Growth Paris: ALCRB), a company pioneering new, bio-industrial solutions to reinvent the lifecycle of plastic and textile polymers,and L’Oréal, worldwide beauty leader, are pleased to announce a major partnership with Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe. Carbios has developed a unique and sustainable technology using highly specific enzymes that can recycle much broader PET plastics and polyester fibers feedstock than other recycling technologies.

Los Angeles Convention Center Presented with Most Prestigious Sustainability Award in Los Angeles

Tue, 04/02/2019 - 15:30

The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), owned by the City of Los Angeles and managed by AEG Facilities, was recently honored with the Los Angeles Better Buildings Challenge (LABBC) Innovation Award for its significant energy savings.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Marks 150th Anniversary, Meets and Exceeds Sustainability Goals

Wed, 04/03/2019 - 09:00

As the world’s leading provider of consumer lawn and garden products and North America’s largest provider of hydroponic growing products, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company embraces its responsibility to do the right thing. It shapes how they care for the planet and all those they touch, both inside and outside their company. Since 1868, ScottsMiracle-Gro’s legacy with consumers has been rooted in trust, innovation and doing what’s best for today’s gardeners and growers and the ones who come tomorrow.

Fire Meteorologist Helps Lead SCE’s Wildfire Prevention Efforts

Wed, 04/03/2019 - 11:30

Not everyone who fights wildfires is a firefighter. Some, like Tom Rolinski, fight fires with algorithms and weather modeling data. On a typical day, you can find Southern California Edison’s “wildfire whisperer” behind a computer screen using high-tech software to help prevent the next big wildfire.