3 Steps to Reframe and Implement ESG for Sustainability in Modern Healthcare  

“Sustainability” has been a part of the hospital administration lexicon for decades. Indeed, the Association of American Medical Colleges says that the “greening of hospitals” began as early as the 1970s – in the form of basic recycling.   And while environmental efforts are a critical component of sustainability, on the heels of a global pandemic, […]

Corporate Sustainability: A Journey of Progress Across the Hospitality, IT, and Healthcare Industries

Today’s world faces unprecedented environmental and social challenges which has pushed sustainability to become a top priority for organizations across all industries. The hospitality, IT, and healthcare sectors are at the forefront of the sustainability movement, working to reduce their environmental impact, improve their social practices, and enhance their overall sustainability performance.  In this article, […]

CSDDD – A European Directive Creates a New Level-Plane Field for Sustainable Supply Chains 

In the Spring of 2022, in the shadows of ongoing discussions about the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the European Commission developed and published a proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (short: CSDDD). With the attempt to ensure both human rights and the environment are protected and placed at the forefront in global […]

Key Takeaways From the IPCC ‘Synthesis’ Report on Climate Change

Earlier this week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released ‘Synthesis’, the final installment of its sixth assessment report. This is the most comprehensive review of climate science to date. The report highlights that human-caused climate change is already having severe impacts on vulnerable people and ecosystems worldwide, as the Earth is warming faster […]

Top 10 Connections at Cority Connect 2023

Cority customers work day-in and day-out to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world for their employees and their communities. At Cority, we feel the least that we can do is strive to make their lives and jobs a little easier, create opportunities to learn from one another, and celebrate their impact on the world […]

Optimizing Waste Management and Embracing a Circular Economy

The idea of a circular economy has become quite the buzzword in recent years–but what exactly does it mean? Let’s break down its benefits and challenges and how chemical and waste management are a key part of the solution.  In our traditional linear economy, products are made, used, and then disposed of. But in a circular […]

How to Take Your Occupational Health Program Virtual 

Learn the value of telehealth within in your occupational health practice It’s amazing to think how the way we interact with some of our most essential services has changed. We can complete our banking needs online, virtually check-in for flights, book our favorite restaurant in a few clicks, and even peruse the grocery store aisles […]

ISSB Confirms Content of Two New Sustainability Disclosure Standards

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) met in Montreal recently and announced its final decision on the technical content of its initial two IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. The ISSB’s Standards will now go through a thorough drafting and formal ‘balloting’ approval process. This is ahead of their issuance towards the end of Q2 2023. Established […]

What Are Scope 3 Emissions and Why Do They Matter?

As the world is becoming increasingly aware of the impact of climate change, it’s more important than ever for organizations to understand their carbon footprint and work towards reducing their emissions. Most organizations currently focus on direct emissions (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from energy usage (Scope 2).  However, it is even more critical to […]

SBTi Releases Survey Report on Scope 3 Science-Based Targets

SBTi recently released “Catalysing Value Chain Decarbonisation”, a comprehensive, global and cross-sector survey to better understand the barriers and limitations companies face when baselining, setting and delivering Scope 3 science-based targets. Below is a summary of the survey: The report and survey highlight the crucial role of value chain decarbonisation in the transition towards a […]