Make a Stronger Business Case for Sustainability

Make a Stronger Business Case for Sustainability

Leaders can’t escape the global imperative to reduce the contributions businesses make to environmental degradation, but deep down, many harbor doubts: Can a profit-driven organization also be sustainable? Pressure to grow revenue and control costs is constant. How can a leader feel confident in pursuing more sustainable choices and defending them to boards and shareholders…

Managing performance on hybrid teams

Managing performance on hybrid teams

  As hybrid working becomes more and more widespread, there have been some consistent challenges that come alongside the opportunities to succeed. Coordinating schedules, feeling disconnected and a lack of serendipity in conversations head up the list. But one of the most important difficulties is managing performance when some people are in the office more…

EPA Orders Ohio Schools to Address Asbestos and Lead Paint Hazards

EPA Orders Ohio Schools to Address Asbestos and Lead Paint Hazards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an agreement with Accel Schools Ohio LLC to address lead paint concerns and asbestos at three of its schools in Ohio: Youngstown Academy of Excellence, Niles Preparatory Academy, and STEAM Academy of Warren. Accel is a public charter school system that operates 77 in-person charter schools, primarily in Ohio, and 15…

OSHA Proposes Indoor, Outdoor Heat Standard

OSHA Proposes Indoor, Outdoor Heat Standard

On July 2, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released text of a proposed heat injury and illness prevention standard. The proposed regulation would contain requirements for water, shade, paid breaks, heat acclimatization, and training. Heat injury and illness prevention requirements would be triggered by a National Weather Service heat index of 80° Fahrenheit (F) or…

How governments can strengthen carbon markets and spur long-term success

How governments can strengthen carbon markets and spur long-term success

This is the third article in a six-part series examining how carbon markets can catalyze the transition to a green economy. Previous articles in this series describe reimagining carbon markets and a new model for additionality. One of the biggest challenges facing carbon markets is ensuring long-term transitions for project types that lack an underlying…

Facilities ‘Arms Race’ in College Athletics Shows no Signs of Slowing

Facilities ‘Arms Race’ in College Athletics Shows no Signs of Slowing

As more money infiltrates college sports, athletic departments continue spending sprees on upgrades College sports are undergoing a dramatic transformation. Athletes are experiencing more freedom than ever before, with the development of the transfer portal and the ability to move from school to school with no repercussions. The emergence of name, image and likeness (NIL)…