The GreenTie Blog

Learn from authors whose work and thought leadership has advanced the professional practice of EHS & Sustainability management

Local Initiatives Create Sustainable Communities

By: Margery Moore

July 6, 2010

Local initiatives, such as community partnerships, green infrastructure, and grassroots programs, help build sustainable communities by improving environmental outcomes, strengthening local economies, and fostering collaboration among residents, businesses, and governments to address sustainability challenges.

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So, who’s minding the store?

By: Frank Brandauer

June 28, 2010

As regulatory enforcement weakens, organizations face greater responsibility for managing EHS risks. Explore whether corporate governance and market forces can effectively replace regulation, and what this shift means for EHS metrics, accountability, and leadership decision-making.

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How safe are the chemicals in your supply chain?

By: Jill Kauffman-Johnson

June 24, 2010

With new chemical regulations emerging in both Europe and the United States, companies are being challenged to improve chemical transparency, strengthen supply chain communication, and rethink how they manage chemical data and compliance.

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AEP's Integrated Reporting Approach

By: Carol Singer Neuvelt

May 20, 2010

American Electric Power’s integrated corporate accountability report demonstrates how sustainability leaders can drive meaningful change through transparency and stakeholder engagement. By combining sustainability and annual financial reporting, AEP took a significant step toward connecting environmental and social performance with business strategy. The report highlights the growing importance of clear sustainability communications, stakeholder dialogue, and accountability, while helping bridge the gap between society’s environmental expectations and its reliance on essential services.

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Why AEP Integrated its CSR and Annual Report

By: Sandy Nessing

May 17, 2010

Investors, customers and other stakeholders have been increasingly asking us for more information on a broader range of issues. What we weren’t doing well enough was framing the whole picture by tying the financial aspects of our performance together with our policy positions, environmental compliance, safety performance, workforce development and technology investments.

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GHG Emissions Reporting Requires a Strategic Approach

By: Michael R. Banville

May 6, 2010

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Can we manage without the outdated rhetoric?

By: Alex Pollock

April 29, 2010

Outdated EHS rhetoric limits impact; leaders should prioritize clear, practical communication that connects safety efforts to business value and results.

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