Driving Sustainability in U.S. Healthcare: Paving the Path to a Healthier Future
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare in the United States, a critical and often overlooked area is gaining visibility —sustainability. The healthcare industry is quickly recognizing the importance of addressing its environmental footprint. Why? Because the numbers are staggering. The healthcare industry in the U.S. contributes a substantial 8.5% to the country’s total greenhouse gas […]
Minimize Heat-Related Illness in the Workplace: Warning Signs & Prevention
Whether it’s on the job or at home, heat-related illness is preventable if you and those around you are cognizant of the risks. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most serious heat-related illnesses. In the Northern Hemisphere, heat-related deaths typically occur between May and […]
Three Stages of Corporate Scope 3 Reporting & Primary Data Collection
Measuring and reducing corporate Scope 3 emissions (GHG emissions associated with the value chain) has become a key area of environmental reporting for most companies. With a surge in the setting of ambitious science-based and net-zero targets, and the increased pressure from investors, regulators and customers, prioritizing Scope 3 emissions has never been as important. […]
Implementing CSRD: Challenges and Opportunities
The significant European regulation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) continues to make headway. Since its adoption by the European Commission in 2022, the rules and guidelines for this new European directive, aimed at improving how companies report on their sustainability efforts, have been getting clearer. From 2024, the CSRD will usher in a […]
How to Build Your Safety Culture with EHS Software
Every workplace has its own unique ‘culture’, but within that there is also the concept of ‘safety culture.’ Safety culture is extremely important when it comes to engaging employees and increasing their knowledge of what it takes to maintain a safe workplace. The first thing that any organization needs to establish when developing its safety […]
Are SFDR-Article 9 Funds and Impact Funds the Same?
In recent years, the private equity market has witnessed transformations driven by regulatory changes and shifting investor preferences. As a result, new fund structures have emerged to cater to the evolving landscape. Two such structures gaining prominence are The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) Article 9 funds and Impact funds (the SFDR Article 9 funds […]
5 Sustainability and ESG Trends To Look Out for in 2024
2024 is set to be a pivotal year in the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, bringing in new mandates, policies, and regulations. As businesses work to adapt to a rapidly changing world, here are five key sustainability and ESG trends to watch in 2024. 1. Tracking Sustainability Efforts […]
Building the Perfect EHS Data Visualization Dashboard
Data is, quite simply, everywhere. It’s estimated that 328.77 million terabytes of data are created each day. No comparison would truly put that into any kind of useful perspective – but I’m sure you get the picture. As an industry leading EHS software provider, we’re more aware of this than most. Our industry is flooded […]
Best Immunization Practices: Workplace Vaccine Clinics
We’ve talked a lot about vaccines in the past few years. Although much of that talk has been around the COVID-19 vaccines, immunization practices extend far beyond that and will continue to play a part in maintaining worker health and well-being. To minimize the risk of at-work infections and the business disruptions sure to follow, […]
Navigating Certifications and Labels for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability
CSR and Sustainability certifications and labels represent a voluntary initiative that companies undertake to publicly demonstrate their dedication to sustainability and ethical practices. This commitment extends to stakeholders like consumers, suppliers, investors, and employees. Beyond boosting credibility and marketing potential, obtaining these certifications and labels can also open doors to new business opportunities, including attracting […]