Environmental Compliance

By Phil Molé, MPH OSHA’s been busy over the last couple of years, and most discussion of their activity has focused on their rulemaking. But OSHA’s mission encompasses enforcement as well as regulatory action, and National Emphasis Programs (NEPs) comprise an important part of their strategy to plan and conduct enforcement inspections. OSHA has also […]

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is the gold standard in business excellence. Many companies that have invested in resources to move forward with an ESG program have gained a more secure footing in their industries and a competitive edge. However, there are just as many, or probably more companies that know an ESG program is […]

By Claire DeMarco, Events Marketing Intern VelocityEHS recently hosted the webinar “EPA Enforcement: Maintaining Compliance in 2023 & Beyond,” presented by Senior EHS & ESG Content Manager, Greg Duncan. This session summarized: What are Some of the Key Existing EPA Regulations? The EPA enforces more than 30 pieces of environmental legislation and hundreds of subsequent […]

by Phil Molé, MPH On June 26, 2023, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) issued its first two finalized ESG standards, after review and incorporation of significant stakeholder feedback that followed publication of the standards as drafts for public comment last year. Business leaders, investors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders will likely welcome these standards […]

by Phil Molé, MPH As more companies transition to a business management strategy based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), they quickly encounter the challenges of managing data. The most widely followed ESG disclosure standards and regulations all establish expectations for data collection, management, and reporting, especially on climate-related risks, energy usage, and greenhouse gas (GHG) […]

In Part 1 of this blog series, we examined how workplace safety is an ideal platform on which to build, manage, and mature an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program. With a strong safety program, you can make ESG improvements to chemical management, incident management, and job safety analysis, all of which make significant contributions […]

By Greg Duncan, MELP, ASP, Sr. EHS & ESG Content Manager Everyone is talking about environment, social, and government (ESG) these days. ESG initiatives and corporate ESG performance are steadily becoming a top priority for businesses that want to continue to attract investors, keep pace with shifting consumer preferences, respond to evolving requirements from supply […]

Since its founding in 1933, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) mission has been to protect investors, maintain fair and efficient markets and facilitate capital formation. To do so, the SEC requires timely filings from listed companies pertaining to shareholder risks and routinely engages in enforcement actions to ensure listed companies are compliant. In 2022, […]

Phil Molé, ESG & EHS expert with VelocityEHS, recently wrote a blog, “Why Should ESG Matter to Me? Part One: EHS and Safety Managers.” In this blog he goes into detail about the important connections between safety management and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and why it should matter to EHS and Safety Managers. And […]

The pressure to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) throughout the organization continues to grow. Whether you’re an EHS or sustainability professional, ESG should be on your radar if it’s not already. Why is ESG important? It’s important because it’s a framework that considers impacts on communities and the environment alongside financial considerations in the […]