5 Non-financial Reporting Challenges That CSR Professionals Are Facing
Whether your goal is to improve your data collection efficiencies, increase the depth and detail of your analysis or have a better understanding of what is happening on both a macro and micro level, there are some real challenges that CSR professionals are facing in non-financial reporting. 1. Improving Data Collection Efficiencies Creating greater efficiencies […]
Spotting Greenwashing: What You Need to Know and Why It Matters
The past few years, we’ve seen an increase in the number of consumers that are prioritizing sustainability. As a result to that, companies are making efforts to appear ‘greener’. That being said, not all green claims are genuine. Deceptive practices that mislead consumers about the environmental benefits of products or services are becoming more common. […]
Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Strategic EHS Management
In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management has become a crucial factor in determining a company’s success. Strategic EHS management not only ensures compliance with regulations but also drives growth and operational excellence. At Cority, leveraging integrated partnerships delivers exceptional value to customers. Through collaborations with industry leaders such as Trinity […]
What is the New Source Review (NSR) Air Permitting Program?
The New Source Review (NSR) program is an important component of the Clean Air Act (CAA) designed to protect air quality and public health by regulating air emissions from new and modified industrial facilities. Established as part of the 1977 Clean Air Act Amendments, the NSR program ensures that air quality does not degrade in […]
NPDES Management: Annual Stormwater and Wastewater Reporting
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System’s (NPDES) annual reporting is extremely important and can be challenging for EHS professionals responsible for environmental compliance. In this blog, we’ll review what’s required, how to approach it efficiently, and how avoiding common pitfalls can make a significant difference in maintaining compliance. What is Annual NPDES Reporting? The NPDES […]
The Importance of the “G” in ESG
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is now commonplace for examining and disclosing an organization’s sustainability and social impact. However, the “G” in ESG – information relating to how an organization is governed – is often overlooked in ESG reporting. In this article, we explore the “G” in ESG and outline why it is fundamental to […]
Psychosocial Risk Assessments: The First Step in Developing Effective Workplace Mental Health Programs
Using EHS software to conduct psychosocial risk assessments for a healthier workplace. Shocking new statistics released recently are refocusing attention to the effects that uncontrolled psychosocial hazards have on workplace productivity. According to a 2023 survey conducted by ComPsych1, new data shows that mental health-related work absences across the United States are surging, up 33% […]
Why Software is Essential for Creating Successful Onsite Occupational Health Clinics
Challenges faced by onsite occupational health clinics and the benefits of OH software in solving those challenges. Each year in the United States, approximately 2.8 million workers suffer a job-related injury or illness.1 Beyond the pain and suffering these occupational incidents cause, they exert a considerable influence on overall business productivity and profitability. In 2023 alone, […]
How to Prepare for an FDA Inspection: A Quick Overview
Imagine this: it’s a typical morning, you’re completing your regular check-ins with the manufacturing plant manager when you suddenly get a Notice of Inspection (FDA Form 482) from an investigator. The investigator is waiting patiently in your front office. Immediately the panic starts to set in, and you think: are we ready? Preparing for an FDA […]
What’s the difference: ESG vs Sustainability vs CSR
The growing interest in ESG, corporate responsibility, and sustainability has resulted in the appearance of many different terms trying to describe interconnected and parallel concepts. Understanding these terms is essential for organizations that want to make informed decisions about their impact on the environment and society. ESG, sustainability, and CSR are three terms that are often […]