Environment

The Consumers Energy Foundation is strengthening its commitment to Michigan’s environment by announcing new plans to provide $500,000 to nonprofits for projects aiming to preserve, restore and protect Michigan’s natural resources.

The first Planet Awards will provide as much as $250,000 to two or more Michigan nonprofits aiming to make a positive impact on the state’s land, water, or air.

Healthcare facilities in the U.S. generate about 14,000 tons of waste per day. 25% of it is plastic packaging and products, and— 85% of this plastic waste is non-infectious (meaning it never comes into contact with a patient)! How can recyclers take advantage of this clean plastics waste stream and create value with it?

Antea Group’s EHS Global Moments discusses Bucharest’s regulations pertaining to workers from home and the implications for Bucharest employers.

Tier II Reports are due by March 1. Don’t wait until the last week of February to start, read Antea Group’s tips and get a jump start.

Antea Group experts advise on how a global company can use industry-specific experience to successfully manage EHS initiatives across operations.

Flexible EHS staffing with a consulting firm can bring your organization the benefits of local and as-needed EHS expertise, freeing up your resources.

Read about EHS trends in southeast Asia in Antea Group’s blog on Andrew Young, who lives in Singapore and is a member of global EHS&S network, Inogen.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation was one of several funders to support a two-year long Landscape Transformation study conducted by the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE). AWE’s study was the most expansive and diverse assessment to date of outdoor water efficiency programs implemented by water providers throughout North America.

Much of our business relies on the free flow of information. Inside Moody’s, the ability to gather feedback and communicate important policy and procedural changes is just as important. Established in 2017, our Environmental Task Force (ETF) helps create opportunities for employees to become directly involved in advancing sustainability.

A focus on the environment not only supports Symantec’s business objectives—it also contributes to the urgent action needed to combat global climate change and other environmental challenges. We launched the “Going Green in 2018” campaign to encourage employees to take part in our environmental sustainability efforts, while also learning about opportunities for individual actions.