Businesses know that sustainability is important -- both to a company’s long-term survival and to their commitment to the environment as good corporate citizens. According to researchers, about 90% of the impact a company can have on the environment is through its...
Month: July 2020
What business owners should know about CERCLA
Owners and executives of all types of businesses should have at least a basic understanding of CERCLA and other environmental legislation for businesses. If the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) holds your company liable for contamination remediation, or if...
Careful documentation can help prove Clean Water Act compliance
Many different industries produce waste products that can impact water quality, especially if they discharge those wastes into local waters. The Clean Water Act obligates companies around the country, including those in California, to take responsibility for...
What happens when the Environmental Protection Agency investigates?
If your business has violated an environmental law or set of regulations, or if you’re accused of doing so, then you may be investigated by the Environmental Protection Agency, better known as the EPA. The EPA investigates serious violations of the environmental laws...