California’s Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard

California’s Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard

Cal/OSHA’s indoor heat illness prevention rule was created to protect workers from the dangers of working in high indoor temperatures. In this post, learn what work sites are subject to the rule and how employers can regulate indoor temperatures for their employees.

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Indiana Clean Air Project Grant Opportunity From $10M in VW Funding

Indiana Clean Air Project Grant Opportunity From $10M in VW Funding

The Indiana Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Program is offering a grant opportunity for diesel vehicle and equipment replacement and repower projects with the goal of improving air quality across Indiana. Applications are due June 17 - read this post for eligibility requirements and how to apply.

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Circular Economy Benefits for the Metals Industry

Circular Economy Benefits for the Metals Industry

As businesses are starting to consider and implement more sustainable and socially responsible methods of operation, viable and cost-effective models of circularity are beginning to manifest. Read this post to gain a fundamental understanding of circularity and how facilities in the metals industry can benefit most.

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Delaware’s Sustainability Law: Get More Value From Your Sustainability Report

Delaware’s Sustainability Law: Get More Value From Your Sustainability Report

Are you looking to get the most value out of your sustainability reporting efforts? More recognition? More business? Learn how Delaware’s Transparency in Sustainability and Responsibility Certification Act can help.

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OSHA's New Beryllium Standard Takes Effect

OSHA's New Beryllium Standard Takes Effect

OSHA has issued a final rule to protect workers by limiting their exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds in an effort to prevent chronic beryllium disease and lung cancer. Beryllium is a recognized health hazard. Learn who is most at risk and when this new rule takes effect.

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EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive Implications

EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive Implications

Are You Now Required to Report Non-Financial Information? Non-Financial Information may be buried in a periodic financial report like a 10-K, but often, key metrics are disclosed in a standalone Sustainability Report. Evaluate the implications of Directive 2014/95/EU on your company.

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Indiana Stormwater Proposed Bill Goes To Senate

Indiana Stormwater Proposed Bill Goes To Senate

An Indiana Bill (HB 1096) on Stormwater Management, has passed the House and is going for a vote in the Senate. Learn more about how this bill prohibits cities and other local governments with separate storm sewers (MS4) from having more stringent Stormwater requirements than the Indiana State rule of 1 acre.

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Equity-based Crowdfunding for Brownfield Redevelopment

Equity-based Crowdfunding for Brownfield Redevelopment

The idea of combining brownfield redevelopment with ESG investing through equity-based crowdfunding has sparked a lot of excitement. This idea brings together environmentally and socially motivated investors with potential projects that transform blighted neighborhoods into healthy communities.

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U.S. EPA Changes EPCRA Tier II Reporting Standards

U.S. EPA Changes EPCRA Tier II Reporting Standards

The U.S. EPA has made changes to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) reporting format. Since OSHA adopted the Global Harmonization of Systems (GHS) protocol, the EPA has updated their hazardous chemical inventory reporting requirements to match this standard.

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Sustainability Reporting Framework Comparison

Sustainability Reporting Framework Comparison

A comparison of the four most common reporting formats is provided to assist your business in performing best practices and business standards in your industry. Contact us with any further questions or assistance regarding sustainable reporting frameworks.

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U.S. EPA Effluent Limitation Guidelines

U.S. EPA Effluent Limitation Guidelines

The U.S. EPA’s new Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) for the Steam Electric Power Generating point source category focuses on fossil- and nuclear-powered steam generating plants whose primary purpose is to generate electricity for distribution and sale, and who discharge to surface water via an NPDES permit or to a POTW via a pre-treatment permit. 

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