Archive for July 11th, 2010

Water Shortages Threaten Global Security

Jul 11th, 2010 | By Michael Bittner | Category: Climate Change, Sustainability

Water shortages and competition for water pose an increasing threat to global security according to a new report prepared by Maplecroft, a firm that specializes in corporate risk intelligence. The Water Security Risk Index described in this article evaluates the water security of 165 countries and can be used by multinational companies to identify potential risks to their operations and global supply chains.



EHS Audits – Have We Lost Our Way?

Jul 11th, 2010 | By Lawrence B. Cahill | Category: Auditing

The year 2010 has reminded us once again that management of EHS responsibilities can have a substantial impact on people, the environment, and a company’s bottom line. In this article, Lawrence Cahill asks whether the EHS audit profession has lost its way and needs to develop a new approach.