Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Selected Case Studies

Assessment Model and Sustainability Profile for an international food-additive company …
Modeled an objective and quantifiable assessment of the sustainability profile of ingredients procured by the company. The model incorporates all aspects of ESG, including environmental factors such as energy and climate change, water usage, and biodiversity as well as social impact factors – child and forced labor, community displacement, and governmental corruption. The model also considered third-party certifications and supplier audits to improve sustainability and is now being used to improve the overall profile of the ingredients the company procures.

Company-Wide, Multiple Facility Risk Profile for a multinational healthcare products company …
Developed a facility Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability model to identify and quantify the relative risk presented by each facility the company operates worldwide. Factors considered include water stress, proximity to sensitive locations, waste and wastewater, water usage, air emissions, hazardous materials storage, and worker safety issues. The model provides a quantitative rating for each facility, tracks improvements in facility risk profiles, and guides resource allocations to reduce risk and improve performance.

Product Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability for one of the world’s largest private consumer products companies …
Advised client for over twenty years on a range of issues including helping them to develop corporate standards for product safety, and environmental and regulatory compliance. Completed reviews of the company’s operations in virtually every international market. Efforts have contributed to the company becoming a recognized leader in the use of safer chemical ingredients, sustainable packaging, and product safety and compliance.

Review of Product Procurement System for a private online retailer …
Conducted a comprehensive review of a client’s system for ensuring the products they procure are safe and compliant. The review examined all product development and procurement processes as well as the safety risks and compliance obligations associated with each of their product categories. Findings now help serve as a roadmap to improve compliance and sustainability alignment.

Product Issues Compliance for several leading national retailers …
Advised on compliance issues associated with a range of products, particularly Federal and California hazardous waste and hazardous material requirements. Evaluated retailers’ products for proper classification under federal and state laws along with assisting the retailer in developing an improved waste management program.

Corporate-Wide Environmental Performance Standards for a multinational manufacturer …
Developed a comprehensive set of measures for evaluation and continuous improvement regarding environmental compliance; wastes, emissions, and pollution prevention; remediation and liability; product stewardship; energy and natural resources; safety; and stakeholder perception. Advised on methods of normalizing wastes and emissions across plants and companies for benchmarking.

Environmental Compliance and Performance Systems Improvements for numerous companies across various industries …
Advised on complex environmental regulatory and compliance matters related to chemical and waste management, remediation of environmental contamination, wastewater, and product compliance under both U.S. and international laws. Worked with many companies to improve their environmental compliance and performance systems.

Federal Policy Conformance Strategies for a leading company in the office products industry …
Advised company on product compliance issues associated with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA), the Toxic Substances Control Act, Prop 65, and Federal Trade Commission Environmental Marketing Guidelines. Assisted in responding to regulatory requests by customers and suppliers to verify compliance of raw materials and components.