Machine Learning & EHSQ – A Guide
What is machine learning and how does it affect me? Machine learning is used to create artificial intelligence (AI) in that it allows computers to learn without being explicitly programmed. It has become more and more common over the past few years, and you likely interact with some form of machine learning every day. When you finish […]
OSHA Update: Recordkeeping and Reporting Rule
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of presenting a webinar and writing a blog post which provided updates on the proposed changes to OSHA’s Recordkeeping and Reporting rule (29 CFR part 1904) for 2017. Last week, this rule was nullified by the U.S. Senate in a near-perfect split vote of 50-48. The legislation to nullify this rule was […]
The Importance of Management of Change
The basics of Management of Change Last week I had the pleasure of presenting a webinar for OHS Online with our partners at ERM. We discussed the basics of Management of Change (MOC) as well as the ROI and VOI that companies can achieve through implementing a formal MOC process. Most companies only have a formal written […]
A Guide to OSHA’s Recordkeeping & Reporting Rule
An overview of OSHA’s recordkeeping and reporting rule (29 CFR part 1904) and how to prepare your organization for the new changes to this rule.
Everything You Need to Know About the New GRI Standards
Last month saw the launch of the latest version of the sustainability guidelines produced by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The new ‘GRI Standards’ take reporting organizations away from the static nature of the GRI G4 framework. Instead, they are added into what GRI is dubbing a “more flexible and future-proof” set of reporting guidelines. […]
Legalizing Marijuana: Implications on Workplace Health and Safety
This blog post shares an overview of the legality of marijuana in the USA as well as the impact it has on the overall health and safety of workers in those states where marijuana is legal.
Evaluating Supply Chain Impacts With GRI and UN Global Compact
The term ‘supply chain sustainability’ refers to the management of environmental, social, and economic impacts, and the encouragement of ethical governance practices in the supply chain. Managing supply chain sustainability is not only the right thing to do in terms of ethical business practice; it also makes good business sense. Regulatory and consumer demand for […]
Fujitsu Tops Dow Jones Sustainability Index Rankings
Leading ICT company and long-term Cority (formerly Greenstone) customer, Fujitsu Ltd, has topped the industry rankings for the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) this year. Fujitsu achieved the highest scores awarded in the software and services industry for its environmental policy and environmental management system. They also recognized the company’s achievements in operational eco-efficiency, and […]
Modern Slavery in Supply Chains: What You Need to Know
An estimate from the Global Slavery Index indicates that approximately 35.8 million people are being subjected to modern slavery today. Recently receiving Royal Assent in parliament, the Modern Slavery Act 2015 aims to cut this number by requiring businesses to take action and report on modern slavery standards in their supply chain. In this blog […]
Putting a Value on Natural Capital: The Why and How
The scale of valuing Natural Capital as part of a sustainability reporting process could range from thinking about the suppliers selected to a structured accounting approach that seeks to quantify non-financial impacts with the same rigor as financial impacts. Using either approach, these assessments should feed into a high-level strategy of engraining sustainability in the […]