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Dear Subscriber,
In this issue of our monthly newsletter we have included information about the upcoming AIHce conference, where we will be presenting about the topic of building global EHS capacity through international training modules. We have also provided further details on the course we are directing in Shanghai in June, the AFIRM seminar we hosted in March, and the Inner Circle Program we discussed in our last issue.
In addition to our featured article (Part Two of Enrique Medina's article on Lean Manufacturing), we have also included articles from Bloomberg, Inc., GreenBiz.com, TIME and Environmental Leader that we found timely and relevant to our work as EHS consultants. For more frequent updates, please connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.
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Upcoming Event: Phylmar Group Presenting at AIHce May 22-27, 2010 in Denver, CO
| | Mark Katchen to Present Paper on EHS Capacity Building
The Americ an Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo is the "must attend" event for thousands of industrial
hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety professionals. Phylmar Group Managing Principal Mark Katchen will attend the Denver, CO event May 22-27, where he will present on the topic of building EHS capacity worldwide through international training modules. Occupational Hygiene is practiced around the globe, but we are
only in the early stages of developing an internationally endorsed training and
certification model for technologists that usually provide OH services in
developing countries. This session
will discuss models for the implementation of a training/certification program
that will be recognized by each of the seven bodies that endorse IH/OH
practitioners. The goal is facilitate growth of Occupational Hygiene practice
globally while ensuring quality and consistency in knowledge/skills among these
practitioners. Perspectives from several large corporations that have
implemented programs internally will be shared. For more details on this topic, please see the Phylmar white paper on our website. The conference also has a facebook fan page where you can receive updates about the event itself. If you will be there, please let us and we hope to connect. |
| Featured Article: Greening the Value Chain (Part 2) | |
How to Leverage Your Sustainability Strategy with Lean Manufacturing
Enrique Medina, MS, CIH, president of one of our affiliates,
Alliance Consulting International, explores lean manufacturing in the
second of a two-part article, originally published in the company's
Pulse Point newsletter. "The business case for sustainability is now accepted by most of the leading global enterprises. Leading companies with extensive supply and demand networks in sectors such as semiconductors, electronics, communications, pharmaceuticals, automotive, chemical, and aerospace have a great need for standardized metrics and indicators of sustainability performance that can be applied across the supply chain." To read the complete article, please click here. |
| Corporate News | | Mark Katchen To Direct AIHA Course in Shanghai June 28-July 2, 2010
"Measurement of Hazardous Substances"
Students will have the opportunity to explore case studies, review occupational chemical health risk assessment, perform atmospheric monitoring and measure airborne contaminants. Additionally they will be equipped with skills for selecting appropriate equipment and creating a sampling strategy they can apply in their own practice.
Apparel and Footwear Companies Host Chemical Safety Seminar in Hong KongLeading brands in the apparel and footwear industry held their fourth seminar as a group for suppliers on Restricted Substances Lists (RSL) March 31, 2010 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong. The mission of the Apparel and Footwear International RSL Management (AFIRM) Group is to reduce the use and impact of harmful substances in the apparel and footwear supply chain. The Phylmar Group serves as AFIRM's facilitator. Further details on the seminar are available in this press release. |
Inner Circle Update
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| Phylmar Group Launches New Inner Circle Program
In our last newsletter, we introduced a new membership program we are
launching called the Inner Circle. The services we are offering through
the Inner Circle membership are designed to help environmental
consulting firms become more competitive. We have begun to roll this
out and will be holding our first Steering Committee meeting at the
AIHce conference in Denver.
Inner Circle members will enjoy the opportunity to access our
affiliate database and receive personalized consultation in finding the
appropriate specialist for any project. All affiliates have been
evaluated for their high quality and professionalism prior to being
included the Phylmar database. In addition to the affiliate database
access, Inner Circle members also receive monthly best-practice
newsletters in which we spotlight our members and share timely,
relevant information specific to EHS consultants.
As the Inner
Circle program continues to roll out, we will be offering
practice-enhancing networking events and webinars to our members
throughout the year. Please stay tuned for more information on the
Inner Circle or feel free to contact mkatchen@phylmar.com directly for
further details.
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| News Articles of Interest | |
Bloomberg: Wal-Mart Spurs Sustainable Toy Animals Into $1 Billion Market
"Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Wham-O Inc. and Warren Buffett's Garan Inc. are backing toys made from natural or recycled materials...While green toys account for less than 1 percent of the market, the number of products is growing, said Jim Silver, editor-in-chief of www.TimetoPlayMag.com.
"In any economic climate, the willingness to pay a premium to save the earth can be a tough sell," McGowan said."
GreenBiz.com: Getting Started with Greening Your Supply Chain
"The p rocess of optimizing your entire supply chain can be overwhelming in the best of cases. But taking on any of these ideas can prime the pump to get your company rolling toward greener operations. While making a contribution to the environmental movement is not only a personal and corporate imperative, the potential it holds for significantly improving efficiency and lowering costs within your organization's supply chain is compelling. For many companies, however, going green will require a cultural shift that fosters corporate-wide ownership and long-term commitment."
TIME: PepsiCo Tests Fertilizer to Cut Tropicana CO2 Emissions
"To make a greener orange juice, PepsiCo needed a greener fertilizer - and that's exactly what the company is experimenting with. Working with a pair of agricultural companies - Yara International and Colorado-based Outlook Resources - PepsiCo will test low-carbon fertilizers at one of its producer farms in Bradenton, Fla. If successful, the greener fertilizers could lower the carbon footprint of PepsiCo's citrus growers by as much as 50% and reduce the total carbon footprint of Tropicana orange juice by up to 20%."
Environmental Leader:The Challenge of Managing Your Sustainability Reputation
"I often hear managers saying, "We don't talk publicly about our sustainability and CSR initiatives. We do it because it's the right thing to do. For us, it's action, not words." A high minded posture, and not without strategic benefit. Some companies have found that sticking their heads up over the parapet and proclaiming their corporate virtue sets them up as a target for activist groups ready to pounce on any misstep. But as a recent CSR audit for a large national restaurant chain undertaken by the Thunderbird School of Global Business highlighted, this is a growing challenge for corporate sustainability executives."
Inc.:The Case, and the Plan, for the Virtual Company
How smart entrepreneurs are finding money and happiness in an office-free life
"We at Inc. have written a lot about companies that have experimented with new ways of working. We have been told by entrepreneurs, academics, and consultants that getting rid of the office and working remotely can make a company more productive, better for the planet, and cheaper to run. We have also heard that the idea of taking an organization like ours virtual is totally crazy."
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