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The GreenTie Blog

Learn from authors whose work and thought leadership has advanced the professional practice of EHS & Sustainability management
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Why AEP Integrated its CSR and Annual Report

    By: Sandy Nessing
    May 17, 2010
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    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.
  • GHG Emissions Reporting Requires a Strategic Approach

    By: Michael R. Banville
    May 6, 2010
  • Can we manage without the outdated rhetoric?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    Outdated EHS rhetoric limits impact; leaders should prioritize clear, practical communication that connects safety efforts to business value and results.
  • Can we have our cake and eat it too?

    By: Stephen Evanoff
    October 15, 2009
    Can economic growth and environmental sustainability truly coexist? This commentary explores competing perspectives on consumption, population growth, and the future of sustainable development, inviting readers to consider what long-term sustainability may ultimately require.
  • Management Trends Change, Need for Teamwork Prevails

    By: Alex Pollock
    June 17, 2009
  • EHS Auditing In Trying Times

    By: Frank Brandauer
    May 26, 2009
  • Working Harder, Accomplishing Less

    By: Alex Pollock
    February 17, 2009
    Eliminating "fake work" is essential for improving productivity and advancing sustainability goals. Learn how focusing on high-value activities, reducing unnecessary tasks, and creating clear priorities can help EHS leaders achieve more with less effort.
  • I can remember when the "S" stood for safety

    By: Frank Brandauer
    November 17, 2008
    As sustainability becomes an increasingly common responsibility for EHS professionals, many leaders are finding themselves navigating unfamiliar territory. This commentary explores why sustainability requires a new way of thinking, broader cross-functional collaboration, and a different set of leadership skills than traditional EHS management.