SEC Urged to Establish ESG-Based Disclosure Framework

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SEC Urged to Establish ESG-Based Disclosure Framework

The SEC has long been contemplating whether ESG disclosures should be included in its disclosure protocol for public companies. The Investor Advisory Committee recently provided five explicit recommendations for the SEC’s consideration regarding why and how the Commission should update its reporting requirements for companies to include material, decision-useful, ESG factors. Read this post to learn about their recommendations.

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Time Schedule Orders as a Stormwater Compliance Extension Option for California IGP

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Time Schedule Orders as a Stormwater Compliance Extension Option for California IGP

A Time Schedule Order (TSO) is an extension option to comply with the new provisions laid out in the Amended Industrial General Permit (IGP). Read this post to learn what TSOs are, who should consider making use of them, and the application process.

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Supreme Court Decision Creates New Standard for Clean Water Act NPDES Permits

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Supreme Court Decision Creates New Standard for Clean Water Act NPDES Permits

In April, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in the highly watched County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund case, clarifying the reach of the federal Clean Water Act. What are the potential implications for your project or facility?

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BlackRock Demands Corporate Response to Climate Change

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BlackRock Demands Corporate Response to Climate Change

With BlackRock’s $7.4 trillion in assets at stake, BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink, has essentially demanded that companies make a purposeful commitment to confront climate change, or BlackRock will no longer invest in them. Given the current state of the world, how does ESG really factor in and what does this mean for companies?

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Safety Considerations When Modifying Operations to Make Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectants

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Safety Considerations When Modifying Operations to Make Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectants

In the case of highly flammable liquids, it pays to know what you are doing, and more importantly how to be safe. Specifically, where the production of hand sanitizers and disinfectants are concerned, there is a significant risk of fire. What factors must be evaluated for the safe and effective management of flammable liquids?

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COVID-19 Protective Measures for Essential and Non-Essential Services

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COVID-19 Protective Measures for Essential and Non-Essential Services

Services across the U.S. have been divided into essential and non-essential groups. Regardless of grouping, however, implementing coronavirus protective measures must be strongly considered in addition to maintaining environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance. The guidelines listed in this blog post will assist in accomplishing both tasks.

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EHS Compliance During COVID-19 Response

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EHS Compliance During COVID-19 Response

Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance is considered to be an essential function during the COVID-19 response. What should you do if your facility can’t meet compliance during this critical time?

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Temporary OSHA Enforcement Discretion for Respirator Fit Testing Related to COVID-19

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Temporary OSHA Enforcement Discretion for Respirator Fit Testing Related to COVID-19

On March 15, 2020, OSHA issued a public memorandum detailing temporary enforcement guidance for the healthcare industry. It is directed to healthcare providers who, in the course of their duties, are required to care for suspected or known victims of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Learn more about the new recommendations.

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California’s New Draft Supplemental Guidance for Screening and Evaluating Vapor Intrusion

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California’s New Draft Supplemental Guidance for Screening and Evaluating Vapor Intrusion

Toxic vapors can move from contaminated groundwater and soil to indoor air, potentially harming human health. California’s new draft Supplemental Guidance promotes a state-wide standard practice and consistency for vapor intrusion screening and sampling. Here’s what you need to know.

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CFATS - Risk Management for Chemicals of Interest

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CFATS - Risk Management for Chemicals of Interest

The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) is the first regulatory program in the U.S. focused specifically on security at high-risk chemical facilities. In this post, we’ll review the CFATS process, compliance steps, and the Risk-Based Performance Standards you need to include in your Site Security Plan.

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Benefits of Sustainability Reporting for Your Company: Doing Well by Doing Good

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Benefits of Sustainability Reporting for Your Company: Doing Well by Doing Good

How can sustainability reporting help your company? In this post, we’ll discuss some of the many benefits that sustainability reporting can bring and the real value that companies can expect to get from publishing a sustainability report.

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California Low Carbon Fuel Standard - What You Need To Know

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California Low Carbon Fuel Standard - What You Need To Know

The California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) is designed to reduce GHG emissions in the transportation sector, which is responsible for about 50 percent of GHG emissions. Read this post to learn how California’s LCFS works, how to generate credits, verification requirements, and more.

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Get More Money for Less Emissions: California’s Food Production Investment Program

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Get More Money for Less Emissions: California’s Food Production Investment Program

DEADLINE UPDATE: The Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) helps California food processors cut greenhouse gas emissions and save energy. Awardees include dairies, food, wineries, and other processing facilities. Round 1 applications are due December 4 - read this post for eligibility requirements and how to apply.

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Who’s Driving Sustainability in the Electric Power Sector?

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Who’s Driving Sustainability in the Electric Power Sector?

In Part 2 of our series on Sustainability in the Electric Power Industry, we explore how Electric Power companies engage with their investors, their customers, and their suppliers on Sustainability issues and what are the key motivators for change.

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