In effect November 2015, there will be a new Canadian mercury regulation for product compliance that exceeds the requirements of the European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulation. All companies manufacturing or importing goods in Canada are required to comply with this regulation or be subject to enforcement procedures. Continue reading
In order to gain competitive advantage and long term growth, CEOs are acting on three corporate responsibility trends. The trends include the impact of ratings and rankings on their business, risk management practices for brand and reputation management, and best practices for sustainable supply chains. Continue reading
With the rapid expansion of sustainability programming over the last decade, companies have been challenged to find ways to finance and measure the return on investment for sustainability projects. Most funded programs have been company or government sponsored. For many years, the lack of measurement for financial performance has kept the investment banking community away from financing these efforts. Continue reading
NGOs are providing feedback that is driving companies to be more detailed in their conflict minerals reporting and make other changes to their filings. Most understand that improvement is a multi-year process. With the final months of 2015 reporting underway, it’s clear that learning from the gaps in last year’s reporting is critical. Continue reading
Social media is influencing the chemical industry to move beyond compliance. The potential for brand damage and lower sales caused by negative campaigns is driving companies to change their products based on consumer demands. Continue reading