ASTM E1528-22: Limited Environmental Due Diligence
Since the 1960s, there have been increased levels of fertilizer and pesticides use. This escalates the risk of these contaminants getting transported into streams, thereby…
ISO 14080:2018 – Greenhouse Gas Management
What do Wellington, Zurich, Copenhagen, Madrid, and Canberra have in common? They are the 5 most sustainable cities in the world, largely due to their…
ISO Guide 84:2020 – Addressing Climate Change in Standards
Here are some things you should know about climate change: the nine years from 2013 to 2021 rank among the 10 warmest years on record;…
Metrics of Sustainability: Embodied Carbon vs. Energy Efficiency
Sustainability is a crucial consideration in the construction industry. There are two main metrics for measuring a building’s sustainability: embodied carbon and energy efficiency. But…
2021 International Energy Conservation Code (ICC IECC-2021)
In our solar system, energy begins with the sun. The core’s extreme pressure—250 billion atmospheres—and temperature—15.7 billion kelvin—drives fusion, resulting in a decrease in mass…
Batteries and Sustainability
Just in the United States alone, the average person throws out about 8 batteries per year. While this might not seem like a lot, multiply…
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems Requirements
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems – Requirements with guidance for use was released on September 14, 2015. Significant changes to this revision of the…
ISO 14001:2015 – A Practical Guide for SMEs Environmental Management Systems
The focus of and goals set forth within ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems – A Practical Guide for SMEs give it inherent benefits for…
ISO 14001 and Climate Change
ISO 14001:2015 was released on September 14, 2015. This updated standard for environmental management systems addresses the ever-changing nature and understanding of anthropogenic environmental problems. …