Environmental Compliance
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EPA Adds New PFAS Chemicals to TRI/Form R Reporting List
The July 1 deadline for Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)/Form R reporting is quickly approaching. This year, an additional challenge that many EHS professionals may not know about is that EPA added additional per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of TRI reportable chemicals. You need to know whether you have TRI-listed PFAS in your […]
SEC Announces Climate Disclosure Rule Requiring GHG, Climate Risk Reporting from Publicly Traded Companies
Update: The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published its final rule for The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors to the Federal Register on March 28, 2024. On March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it would adopt a final version of its climate disclosure rule requiring publicly […]
Thinking About Safety Management Software? Think About JSA Software, Too
by Phil Molé, MPH EHS professionals are always seeking out ways to improve their workplace safety management programs, and implementing a safety management software system represents a major milestone along that journey. Good safety software simplifies key tasks such as safety data sheet (SDS) management, completion and tracking of inspections, incident investigations, training, and management […]
Unleashing the Power of ESG Data: A Deep Dive with CVC
The recent VelocityEHS ESG Virtual Conference featured an enlightening conversation between Roger Bottum, Senior Vice President of Product at VelocityEHS, and Marco Bartholdy, ESG Manager at CVC. The discussion delved into the intricacies of making ESG data investor-grade and shed light on its critical role in shaping the future of investments. Understanding the Essence of […]
Kickstart Your ESG Program Through Environmental Compliance
Many companies around the world are required by laws and regulatory requirements, including those in their operating permits, to track and report on their waste management and environmental impacts to air and water. The act of identifying and managing these regulatory requirements is known as environmental compliance. If you’re an environmental, health, and safety (EHS) […]
VelocityEHS Named a Leader for Carbon Management Software by Independent Analyst Firm
New Green Quadrant report highlights Velocity’s emission calculation and factor storage functionality, suitable for buyers seeking a unified Sustainability, EHS & Carbon Management solution. Chicago (December 1, 2023) – VelocityEHS®, the global leader in enterprise EHS & Sustainability software solutions, announced that it has once again been named a Leader by the London-based independent analyst […]
Simplifying EPA Air Emissions Compliance
By Greg Duncan, MELP, ASP, Sr. EHS & ESG Content Manager, VelocityEHS Compliance with US EPA air emissions regulations is complex, to put it mildly. Depending on your facility’s industrial operations and processes, locations, dates of construction or modification, and potentially numerous other factors, you may be obliged to comply with dozens of air emissions […]
Kickstart Your ESG Program Through Operational Risk
There are so many possible workplace hazards to assess, analyze, identify, and get controls in place for, both physical to psychological risks, that having the systematic approach of an operational risk management program is essential. With an operational risk management program, you’re better positioned to identify workplace hazards and get controls in place to mitigate […]
Breathing Easy: Celebrating the International Day of Clean Air
Aside from this year’s numerous wildfires that have affected air quality around the world, or when you pass a stinky chemical facility, how often do you actually think about the air you’re breathing? Clean air is essential for all life on our planet, though due to breathing being an autonomic function of the human body […]