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Energy use is among the most critical focuses in sustainability reporting, with energy-related impacts affecting climate change, resource scarcity, and more. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides practical guidelines for energy-related impact disclosure in its GRI 302: Energy standard.

Chances are if you’re reading this you’re looking for or wanting to learn more about Enterprise Compliance Systems or Software. This article will help you do just that: explain the different types of compliance software available and pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of each one.

Material use, reclamation, and recycling are among the primary environmental focuses for sustainability reporting in general and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) in particular. You can take the right approach to materials-related impact disclosure by following the GRI guidelines in GRI 301: ...

If you’re considering purchasing a software platform to help you with your Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring or management, it means you’ve already realized the benefits in terms of accuracy, speed, and convenience for your compliance department. But getting your executives to sign off on ...

Manufacturers across all industries face a wide range of new and enhanced regulations concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These “forever chemicals” are of particular concern due to their persistence in the environment and their widespread use. TSCA Section 8(a)(7) is one of the ...

Climate change poses significant food and water scarcity risks in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions. Alongside ongoing efforts to mitigate climate change, solutions are also needed to address its immediate impact. Saline agriculture is one such potential solution, offering an alternative ...

Sustainable construction has quickly become one of the industry’s top priorities, with innovative new methods and materials developing rapidly. One such example is lime-based inorganic paint enriched with graphene to tackle the downsides of traditional paints and act as an effective carbon dioxide ...

If you have stumbled across this blog post, chances are you are unhappy with your current software provider. Perhaps their support team is not as responsive as you would like or the system itself is not adapting to your growing business’ needs. We will go over the various reasons for wanting a ...

SDS, MSDS, IMDS, MDS – if you’re a supplier at any level of the automotive supply chain, then you’ve likely come across these acronyms before. However, they’re distinct from one another, and understanding that is key to fulfilling your chemical management compliance obligations and meeting expected ...