September 30, 2010
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Environment Management Newsletter September 30, 2010 |
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Economic incentives pay dividends for workplace safety and health
Newly published research by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) suggests that economic incentive schemes encouraging companies to invest in risk prevention are a cost-effective option for governments looking to cut the numbers of work-related accidents and illnesses. The EU-OSHA report on economic incentives was launched at a conference of the International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA) ‘Health, Work and Social Responsibility’ in Rome on 29 September 2010. Many EU Member States already offer various kinds of financial reward for businesses that ... |
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Environmental compliance? don`t hate, innovate
For corporations, compliance feels a bit like Dad busting up the keg party just when things are getting good. At best, it amounts to someone (usually government) telling you what to do and leaving you holding the bill. At worst, it can blindside you, and leave you limping in your race against foreign competitors. Or is it all that bad? There`s a curious phenomenon emerging in the world of green business. Government mandates often trigger business innovation, leading to even greater prosperity. Lisa Jackson at the EPA provides some great examples from ... |
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