By Patrick D. Joyce, Jeryl L. Olson, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: In a significant proposal, EPA moves to ban the use of TCE in aerosol degreasing and spot cleaning at dry cleaning facilities, as part of a larger effort to ban TCE in other industrial uses.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to ban
Continue Reading EPA Proposes Ban on Certain Uses of Trichloroethylene (TCE)
By Andrew H. Perellis, Patrick D. Joyce, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: For companies in the freight industry, if sustainability is important at your company or to its board of directors, then you may wish to investigate the EPA’s updated Smartway program, with its new resources and tools.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program has recently
Continue Reading EPA Updates and Republishes SmartWay Freight Transportation Sustainability Program
When it comes to internal (and external) reporting on sustainability, there is a wide spectrum of content and quality. “Sustainability reporting” is broadly defined as reporting on economic, environmental and social impacts. Many companies now include occupational health and safety data in their sustainability reports. A recent study, however, concludes that the methodology for reporting health and safety data and evaluating these programs is flawed.
Continue Reading Sustainability Reporting: Looking Beyond Green to Safety