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There's lots of discussion in growing industries about the best ways businesses can improve their environmental compliance, without sacrificing profitability or efficiency in the process. One method getting serious attention right now is the idea of Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP). But ...

Like many businesses, you probably use some sort of ERP software or have developed your own in-house system for measuring success. But when it comes to environmental performance you might be like many others: stumped.

Time is essential in environmental management, which is why many companies are turning to environmental management software solutions that make their lives easier and ramp up their performance speed. Building an in-house system could take years to get it up and running and be difficult to maintain. ...

The automotive industry faces some steep challenges when it comes to its environmental compliance management. These days, most automotive manufacturers have facilities all across the globe and have to juggle several sets of regulations all at once.

It's no secret that excellent environmental data management is the foundation of any successful EH&S department. In fact, EH&S professionals are keen to achieve this by improving their data collection for relevant environmental reports. To encourage you to collect relevant data, this blog ...

In this article, we'll be discussing small businesses primarily in the manufacturing or industrial sectors. The advice below can also be applied to small retail or online businesses, but the references to specific permits or reports may not be applicable.

The Canadian greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting program, also known as the GHGRP, is a program that requires all facilities that emit at least 10 kilotonnes of Greenhouse gases to report their emissions to Environment Canada. But is the process this straightforward? Are there hidden pitfalls ...

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are by far the most familiar emissions to the general public. They receive the most scrutiny from the media and from environmental authorities. Although GHG reporting is not always a top priority for some businesses, the Environmental Protection Agency still monitors ...

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a non-profit organization that provides businesses with a framework for comprehensive corporate sustainability reporting. This type of sustainability reporting, commonly known as GRI reporting, is widely accepted around the world as a successful attempt at ...