Expert insight and advice on sustainability, environmental, health and safety issues, including the latest regulatory updates.
On October 2nd, Governor Newsom signed into California State Law Senate Bill 205, which mandates that cities and counties check that their regulated industrial facilities retain enrollment under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit program. How will this affect your facility?
Read MoreConfused by the seemingly endless list of Sustainability acronyms? Here's an updated list of acronyms and abbreviations you should know, along with their definitions and some context.
Read MoreKERAMIDA’s Nora Jang reviews the most relevant topics to industry that were discussed at the recent CARB workshop Carbon Neutrality: Social Cost of Carbon & Affordability.
Read MoreCal/OSHA’s indoor heat illness prevention rule was created to protect workers from the dangers of working in high indoor temperatures. In this post, learn what work sites are subject to the rule and how employers can regulate indoor temperatures for their employees.
Read MoreAs fire seasons grow in severity, how can California businesses reduce their vulnerability to wildfires? Here are 10 tips to help your business protect itself from the increased risk of wildfires.
Read MoreWhy should your company report to CDP? Read this post and watch the included webinar, co-hosted by CDP & KERAMIDA, to learn the benefits of CDP disclosure and get tips and resources for companies considering disclosing in 2019.
Read MoreThe summer 2019 CDP submission deadline for Climate Change, Water and Forestry disclosures is quickly approaching. KERAMIDA can review your draft 2019 disclosures and provide recommendations in time for the submission deadline.
Read MoreThe Indiana Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Program is offering a grant opportunity for diesel vehicle and equipment replacement and repower projects with the goal of improving air quality across Indiana. Applications are due June 17 - read this post for eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Read MoreAs businesses are starting to consider and implement more sustainable and socially responsible methods of operation, viable and cost-effective models of circularity are beginning to manifest. Read this post to gain a fundamental understanding of circularity and how facilities in the metals industry can benefit most.
Read MoreIn this post we’ll review the major changes in the new GRI Draft Standard on Waste and give you the top three things to remember when preparing your 2018 GRI Report.
Read MoreIf there’s an active shooter in the school, do you know how to respond? In this post, learn what planning, prevention, and training strategies we recommend to create a school that is alert, ready and able to act.
Read MoreNSF International has published a new sustainability standard for professional services. Learn more about this new sustainability reporting framework.
Read MoreCombustible dust explosion and flash fire hazards exist in a variety of workplaces and industries. Learn what specific preventive measures and engineering controls you can implement to reduce the risk and protect your workers.
Read MoreA review of two case studies involving Simon Malls’ disaster recovery and clean-up after Hurricane Maria and a destructive hailstorm in Colorado. Learn what sustainable strategies developers can implement which will lead to more sustainable buildings, less lost revenue from natural disasters, less waste disposal fees, and more reliable retail services.
Read MoreInvestors are driving the demand for more transparency around companies’ sustainability performance. Sustainability reporting reveals your company’s management of intangible assets. How can this boost your valuation?
Read MoreUnannounced OSHA inspections could happen at any time. What's worse is that most companies are unprepared. Here is our step-by-step guide to the OSHA inspection process for you to use to have a successful OSHA inspection.
Read MoreCompliance is not static. Make sure you are up to date with EPA’s new Refrigerant Management Regulations that went into effect on January 1, 2019. Read this post for the latest updated compliance requirements.
Read MoreAll businesses have a need to establish a Workplace Violence Prevention Program. In this post, learn what a WVPP is and the top 4 reasons why your business needs one.
Read MoreShare your input on a new Economic GRI Standard: Tax and Payments to Governments, that is making its way into the GRI Standards-Based Sustainability Reporting Framework. Learn more about the new Standard and how it aims to promote tax transparency.
Read MoreEven if your facility is complying with all SCAQMD rules and regulations, and has already installed the most up to date emission control technologies, you may still be forced to meet additional requirements. Learn more about Rule 1480 and how you can ensure that your facility is prepared.
Read MoreKERAMIDA Inc. is a Global Sustainability, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Remediation Consulting and Engineering firm. With offices in Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, NYC, and California, our engineers, scientists, and planners are able to provide comprehensive environmental compliance, health & safety, sustainability, and remediation services for clients worldwide.
