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A Recap of Recent OSHA Regulatory Updates: Five Changes You Should Know
by Phil Molé, MPH It’s been a busy year for OSHA, with the agency taking quite a few notable enforcement and regulatory actions already in 2022—and the year isn’t over yet! Judging by the White House’s recent Spring Unified Agenda covering all federal agencies, OSHA has more big plans in the works. It can feel […]
New eBook on ESG Materiality Assessments Offers Practical Guidance & Best Practices for Building Your ESG Strategy
VelocityEHS is excited to announce our newest eBook, “ESG Materiality Assessments: Practical Guidance & Best Practices” which will provide you with a step-by-step guide for engaging with your stakeholders to identify and prioritize the ESG issues that matter most to your business and build a solid foundation for an actionable ESG strategy. The world’s leading […]
OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations 2021
As OSHA’s 2022 fiscal year approaches (October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022) and the agency prepares to release its newest list of “Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards,” we thought it would be a good time to review the most recent 2021 list to gain some insights about the agency’s enforcement priorities. Employers can […]
Using Ergonomics to Attain the S of ESG
With the many ways in which the world has changed in the last few years alone, sustainable finance and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing are two of the most significant drivers of today’s investment trends. Institutional and private investors—not to mention the global public at-large—are now demanding that business leaders adopt a strategic approach […]
What Are “Materiality” And “Double Materiality”? Here’s What You Need To Know
Download this new guide to learn about materiality assessments and how they can help you identify the ESG risks and opportunities for your organization.
Introduction to Hazardous Waste Management, Part Five: Waste Reporting and Minimization
Welcome to the fifth and final installment of our series, “Introduction to Hazardous Waste Management,” in which we’ll discuss the importance of waste reporting and waste minimization toward maintaining compliance with hazardous waste regulations and pursuing EHS/ESG maturity. In case you missed the previous installments, check out Part One to find out how to determine […]
VelocityEHS Wins Product of the Year Award for Global Enterprise ESG Solution
CHICAGO (July 26, 2022) — VelocityEHS, the global leader in enterprise EHS & ESG software solutions, today announced that its ESG Solution was named a Product of the Year by Environment + Energy Leader. Part of the VelocityEHS Accelerate® Platform, the ESG Solution provides industry leading capabilities for tracking and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and […]
VelocityEHS Adds Materiality Assessments to Enterprise ESG Software Solution
CHICAGO (July 21, 2022) — VelocityEHS®, the global leader in enterprise EHS & ESG software solutions, today announced the launch of Materiality Assessments as part of its ESG Solution on the VelocityEHS Accelerate® Platform. The new capabilities make it easier for enterprise and global enterprise companies along with their supply chains to identify and prioritize ESG related risks and […]
Introduction to EHS Risks, Part Five: Risk Management as the Glue Holding Your EHS Programs Together
By Phil Molé, MPH Welcome to the fifth and final installment of our blog series “Introduction to EHS Risks,” in which we’ll talk about the ways that good risk management is really the glue holding your EHS programs together. In case you missed our previous posts in this series, take a little time to check […]
How Well Do You Understand the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Standards?
Tracking and reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are central to doing environmental, social and governance (ESG) right. Internal and external stakeholders expect companies to demonstrate good GHG management practices, which is a major reason why both voluntary and mandatory ESG disclosure frameworks established GHG reporting responsibilities for companies. The GHG Protocol produces standards that […]