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EHS Management Experts Share Future-Proofing Strategies in New Report

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

Many companies still struggle with environment, health, and safety (EHS) challenges. Fortunately, EHS management experts share smart strategies they developed in a new Environmental Leader special report.

Hurricane Harvey Report Reveals Industrial Preparedness Recommendations

August 20, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

One year after Hurricane Harvey wrought destruction in the Houston area, a new report details the extent of the man-made environmental disasters that followed. The analysis also provides preparedness recommendations for industries along the coast that are vulnerable to future flooding.

Caesars Entertainment Reaches Lofty Goals; Here’s How

August 9, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

Caesars Entertainment expects to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2025 and by 95% by 2050, from a 2011 baseline, per the company’s latest sustainability report. The company also set a Scope 3 target to have 60% of suppliers commit to their own science-based targets by ... Read more »

How To Prepare For Environmental Emergencies: Q&A with Stericycle’s Maricha Ellis

July 12, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Stericycle Environmental Solutions’ Maricha Ellis discusses the most common types of environmental emergency calls the company receives, and how businesses can better prepare for them.

What an Aging Infrastructure Means for Businesses in the United States

February 21, 2018February 21, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Modernizing the country’s aging infrastructure has been at the top of the American to-do list for years. At the same time, the US government only spends about 3% of GDP on this area. This month the White House released a sweeping plan to rebuild roads and bridges nationwide: “Legislative Outline ... Read more »

Budweiser’s Super Bowl Beer Ad Isn’t about Beer

January 26, 2018February 13, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

*This article has been updated since 1/26. With 30-second Super Bowl ads going at more than $5 million this year, Anheuser-Busch is investing a big chunk of its advertising budget by buying two one-minute ads; but while the company is well-known for its iconic Super Bowl spots, this year’s ads will showcase

Big Companies Unprepared for Big Storms but Vow to Do Better, Says Study

January 19, 2018January 24, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

Nearly two-thirds (62%) of executives at companies with more than $1 billion in revenue said they were "not completely prepared" to deal with the effects of last year's hurricanes. One reason they weren't prepared? Denial of

US Green Building Council Adopts National Resilience Standard for LEED

November 27, 2017December 15, 2017 by Alyssa Danigelis

The US Green Building Council adopted a national construction resilience standard that will be incorporated into LEED certification, the Minnesota business newspaper Finance & Commerce reported. Called RELi and pronounced “rely,” the standard is a point-based system for buildings to gain recognition and certification for hazard preparedness, disaster recovery, crisis ... Read more »

Texas’ ‘Energy City’ Still Reeling from Hurricane Harvey

October 20, 2017March 17, 2020 by Emily Holbrook

Port Arthur, Texas, a crucial hub of the worldwide energy industry, is struggling to recover from the effects of Hurricane Harvey. The city of 55,000, also known as Energy City, is responsible for 6.3% of American oil refining through several refineries. According to bloomberg.com, even though problems persist, the Motiva ... Read more »

The Next Corporate Imperative: Climate Change Risk Management

October 9, 2017November 22, 2017 by Guest Author

Recent extreme weather events are a clear indication that companies should take a closer look at climate change-related risk management - that is, reassessing their approach to managing climate change risks and their consequences.

Wicked Weather Boosts GM, Toyota Transactions

October 3, 2017November 22, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

While August sales were hurt by Hurricane Harvey's devastating visit to Texas, Toyota and General Motors beat analyst estimates in September, with deliveries bumping up by 15% and 12% respectively.

Following Hurricane Devastation, Calls to Bring Back the Federal Flood Standards Get Louder

September 29, 2017 by Guest Author

Opinion: Hurricanes Maria, Irma and Harvey have starkly exposed just how vulnerable America remains, and how much more must be done to rein in the causes and impacts of climate change and strengthen our nation’s resilience to extreme weather events, writes Mindy Lubber, president and CEO of Ceres.

EHS Management Experts Share Future-Proofing Strategies in New Report

Hurricane Harvey Report Reveals Industrial Preparedness Recommendations

Caesars Entertainment Reaches Lofty Goals; Here’s How

How To Prepare For Environmental Emergencies: Q&A with Stericycle’s Maricha Ellis

What an Aging Infrastructure Means for Businesses in the United States

Budweiser’s Super Bowl Beer Ad Isn’t about Beer

Big Companies Unprepared for Big Storms but Vow to Do Better, Says Study

US Green Building Council Adopts National Resilience Standard for LEED

Texas’ ‘Energy City’ Still Reeling from Hurricane Harvey

The Next Corporate Imperative: Climate Change Risk Management

Wicked Weather Boosts GM, Toyota Transactions

Following Hurricane Devastation, Calls to Bring Back the Federal Flood Standards Get Louder

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