New and Revised Standards Better Reflect the Shifting Cocoa Industry
Chocolate is by no means something cutting-edge. Enjoyed for its heralded delectability throughout time, cocoa was used as a ritual beverage by the Mayans in one of […]
Environmental Management
Environmental Management – Water Footprint
The earth is rich with water, and all life inhabiting its global landscape could not exist without the clear liquid substance. As water occupies approximately 71 […]
Refuse Collection: A Technological History
The equipment engaged in the collection of refuse is integral, and the personnel who operate these systems and participate in the control of trash are […]
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems – A Practical Guide for SMEs
The focus of and goals set forth within ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems – A Practical Guide for SMEs give it inherent benefits for […]
The Quantification and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals
The world’s general consensus on the effects of climate change have led to a movement of effort in reducing the concentration of specific gases in […]
Commercializing Resilience: A Top Global Priority
Resilience was first defined as the ability of a material under stress to bounce back to its original strength. In the context of underwriting standards […]
Earth Day: Emphasizing Environmental Literacy
The campaign for Earth Day 2017, on April 22, 2017, is environmental and climate literacy. The environment is a complex issue, facing influences and pressures […]
Superior Energy Performance Through ANSI/MSE 50021-2016
Superior Energy Performance (SEP) certification is an indication of leading improvements in energy management, placing certain facilities above others in the goals and resulting accomplishments […]
ISO 26000 – Environmental Sustainability Through the Scope of Social Responsibility
Social responsibility should be expected of any organization. Regardless of size, every organization must coexist with society and the environment, ensuring that their activities do […]
Correcting for Wind Shear in Wind Turbine Performance
As we have discussed in the past, a wind turbine’s output is dependent on its height, since taller turbines are exposed to greater wind speeds. […]