By Ilana R. Morady and Meagan Newman
By now it seems most large employers have implemented or are developing some form of sustainability program. In recent years these efforts have moved beyond “green” iniatives such as reducing waste, water consumption and energy use, cutting emissions, changing lightbulbs or going paperless. Today, sustainabilty programs and goals set by employers often include…
Continue Reading Sustainability Programs: More Than Just “Green”, May Help Retain Talent
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
By Eric E. Boyd and Craig B. Simonsen
George P. Nassos, of George P. Nassos & Associates, recently provided our Group with a presentation on “The Urgency of Adopting Sustainability”. It is an interesting analysis on the rationale for and the cost-benefit value in adopting sustainability within large corporate businesses and organizations. Sustainable strategies are listed and reviewed.…
Continue Reading Benefits to the Bottom Line from Adopting Sustainability in Industry
By David A. Blake, LEED AP, Christa L. Dommers, and Michael J. Bauer
An article by Seyfarth attorneys David Blake, Christa Dommers and Michael Bauer was published in Bloomberg BNA’s January 24 Real Estate Law & Industry Report. In the article, the authors outline several significant lawsuits on green building for the commercial real estate sector. The topics …
