"The UN Sustainable Development Goals have highlighted the importance of managing hazardous chemicals globally. Chemical footprinting provides a way for companies to benchmark their progress in reducing the use of chemicals of high concern and selecting safer alternatives. The methodology measures overall corporate chemicals management performance by evaluating management strategies, chemical inventory and public disclosure levels. The Chemical Footprint Project is the leading initiative… …
During this webinar you will be introduced to case studies and one of a kind tools and resources for managing & reducing chemicals, identifying substitutes and implementing replacements. This webinar is ideal for everyone interested in reducing hazardous waste and exploring the tools and resources we have available for chemical reduction: Environmental Consultants, Environmental Health & Safety Professionals, Lean Practitioners, Quality and Compliance Managers, Hazardous Waste… …
"Mark Rossi, director of Clean Production Action told Chemical Watch that the primary reason for the small companies’ high performance is that they 'have integrated the selection of inherently safer chemicals and materials into product design.' 'Thus, they are more likely to be able to measure their footprint, track changes in use, and encourage the use of safer alternatives,' he added. Smaller companies are also 'generally committed to greater… …
What does 461 million pounds equal? That’s the amount of chemicals of high concern (CoHCs) eliminated by companies participating in the 2019 Chemical Footprint Project (CFP) Survey. To give that mind-boggling amount some perspective, it’s the equivalent of 628 Boeing 747 airplanes that would stretch 30 miles if parked nose-to-tail. Additional highlights from the CFP 4th Annual Report include rising demand for chemical footprinting, significant levels of… …
"Levi Strauss & Co and Walmart are among the leading companies when it comes to disclosing information about efforts to reduce their chemical footprints, according to a new survey. The companies were called out in Clean Production Action's 4th annual Chemical Footprint Project (CFP) Survey. The research is described as a fitness test of a company's chemicals management policies and practices, tracking business progress across four pillars of chemicals management: management… …
"The Chemical Footprint Project’s 2019 survey shows that 21 of the companies that participated had made "significant improvements" to their chemicals management policies and practices over the course of the year. The results show that these companies, which have participated for two or more years, increased their scores from 53% to 67% of total points available, since the first survey in 2015." …
Business leaders from diverse sectors reduce their chemical footprint. Chemical Footprint Project’s 2019 Survey results reveal 461 million lbs (209 million kgs) of hazardous chemicals eliminated by businesses over the past four years—equivalent in weight to 628 Boeing 747 airplanes, Colorado Springs, CO—Clean Production Action released the 4th annual Chemical Footprint Project (CFP) survey results today at the SRI Conference, which is celebrating 30 years at the leading edge of… …
"Working with the supply chain is critical to ensuring that hazardous substances do not get recycled back into the economy. Measurements and partnerships can help. Family-owned toy manufacturer Radio Flyer understands this. One of the key steps the company took to advance the use of safer materials was to measure its chemical footprint — which chemicals are of concern and the levels present in any of the company’s trikes, scooters, wagons and other products. This demanded… …
Join the Clean Production Action team and our partners for these exciting events on safer chemicals: Interested in engaging with businesses and advocacy organizations for safer chemicals? Register for BizNGO 2019 – December 10th - 11th. Curious to know what a regenerative product is? Join Martin Wolf of Seventh Generation, Tim Greiner of Pure Strategies, and Arlan Peters of Novozymes to learn about the cutting edge in sustainable products on December… …
The Chemical Footprint Project measures a company’s chemical footprint and then tracks their progress toward using safer alternatives throughout their supply chain. Any company involved with the CFP formally submits data to the program, beginning with a survey that establishes a baseline score. “Dollar Tree is a case where we felt it was also an issue of social justice,” says Alexandra McPherson, a project manager for the Investor Environmental Health Network, an investor… …