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CBRE Group Releases Sustainability Report, Says it Will Meet GHG Reduction Targets

July 2, 2019April 11, 2022 by Emily Holbrook

CBRE Group, Inc., a California-based commercial real estate services and investment firm has released its 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report, which highlights the company’s accomplishments in responsible business practices.

Is Your Company Falling Victim to These EHS Myths?

March 13, 2017March 13, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

To manage a successful EHS program, it’s important to understand what EHS risk is as well as what it isn’t.

Companies Shelled Out $20 Billion in EHS, Other Violations Between Trump’s Election and Inauguration

February 27, 2017January 27, 2023 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Environmental violations cost companies billions in the waning days of the Obama administration. Will these compliance costs plummet under Pruitt’s EPA?

Nuclear Waste Cleanup: Send in the Robots

February 16, 2017February 17, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Robots are cleaning up Europe’s biggest nuclear site, reaching contaminated areas that are too dangerous for humans.

How to Ensure EHS Compliance

February 1, 2017February 1, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Environmental, health and safety managers face the formidable challenge of managing regulatory compliance, often across multiple facilities and with limited budgets, on a daily basis.

Chemical Manufacturers Call for WHO Cancer Agency Reform

January 31, 2017January 31, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The American Chemistry Council says the World Health Organization’s “sensationalist studies” about chemical safety are misleading policy makers and consumers, hurting farmers and manufacturers, and resulting in retailers unnecessarily phasing out certain substances.

First-Ever Nanoscale Chemical Reporting Rule Finalized

January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

A first-ever federal nanoscale chemical rule will require manufacturers and companies that import or process nanomaterials, now and in the future, to report certain information to the EPA.

EPA Names First Chemicals for Review Under TSCA Reform

November 30, 2016December 19, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The EPA has named asbestos and nine other chemicals as the first 10 substances it will evaluate for potential risks to human health and the environment under the updated Toxic Substances Control Act.

Simplified Waste Management from Generation to Disposal

November 28, 2016October 3, 2017 by Sarah Roberts

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How Smart Waste Collection Can Reduce Costs, Improve EHS Performance

November 15, 2016June 23, 2022 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Waste collection can be a dirty job, with overflowing and rodent-infested bins being emptied too late and refuse trucks spewing carbon emissions and wasting fuel because of inefficient collection routes. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Smart waste management technologies are cleaning up the sector, helping to reduce ... Read more »

Environmental Sensors a $3 Billion Annual Market by 2027

November 9, 2016April 19, 2022 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The environmental sensor market will be worth more than $3 billion annually by 2027, according to an IDTechEx report.

ISO Facilities Management Standard Under Development

September 30, 2016April 15, 2022 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Facilities managers face a host of challenges, from improving buildings’ operational efficiencies and performance to complying with environment, health and safety regulations. They are responsible for a range of activities, including environmental management, among others, and according to ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, facilities management is one of the ... Read more »

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