Environmental Management Systems
C2E2 Study Paints a Mosaic of Campus EMS Progress
In a report on their 2010 study, the Campus Consortium for Environmental Excellence (C2E2) found progress since 2006 in the implementation of environmental management systems (EMS) at the nation's campuses, but the results are decidedly mixed. While 22% of survey respondents saw their EMS expand, 13.2% have seen the program narrowed, and many more have seen mixed results.
Hazardous Waste Violations by Drew University Offer a Lesson for All
Colleges and universities, while unique in their operations, are an important part of the EPA’s regulated community. Along with business, industry, and government facilities, colleges and universities face enforcement if neglecting to comply with environmental laws at the state and federal level.
College and University Environmental Management Systems Call for a New Approach
Like all other public and private organizations, colleges and universities face ever-increasing compliance and enforcement actions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory agencies. As the recently-released 2010 EPA Report illustrates, compliance and enforcement actions are at an all-time high.
