Sustainability & ESG Archives - ISSA | The Worldwide Cleaning Organization https://www.issa.com/category/articles/sustainability-esg-articles/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:22:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Unlocking ERP’s Strategic Potential https://www.issa.com/articles/unlocking-erps-strategic-potential/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:22:38 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47965 Welcome to the second installment of our series exploring the intersection of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and effective management decision-making. In this segment, we embark on a journey to uncover the transformative potential of ERP solutions, illustrating how they can fundamentally reshape decision-making processes within organizations. By harnessing the power of information, companies can ...

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]]> Sustainability: An industry update on important initiatives. https://www.issa.com/articles/sustainability/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:41:10 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47949 In recent years, sustainability has evolved from a buzzword to a critical business imperative, driven by growing awareness and regulatory changes. Notably, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other global bodies have introduced stringent sustainability reporting requirements, underscoring the importance of standardization, transparency, and accountability relating to business risks impacted by climate change ...

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]]> ISSA Announces Dates for 2025 Clean Advocacy Summit in DC https://www.issa.com/industry-news/issa-announces-dates-for-2025-clean-advocacy-summit-in-dc/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:22:38 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47943 ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry and facility-solutions association, will host the Clean Advocacy Summit, the largest Capitol Hill fly-in event for the cleaning and facility-solutions industry, March 31-April 1, 2025, at the Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill hotel. In 2024, this event brought a record 120+ attendees from 32 states, who visited 133 congressional ...

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]]> Two Additional Ameripolish Products Earn Green Guard Certification https://www.issa.com/industry-news/two-additional-ameripolish-products-earn-green-guard-certification/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:26:04 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47927 Ameripolish, a leading architectural concrete products provider, today announced the addition of two products earning the UL GREENGUARD Certification: 3D SF and 2D PL. Products that achieve UL GREENGUARD Certification have undergone rigorous scientific testing to meet stringent chemical emissions requirements. UL GREENGUARD Certification demonstrates that these products are more sustainable than traditional architectural concrete ...

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]]> Turning Waste into Opportunity https://www.issa.com/articles/turning-waste-into-opportunity/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:47:39 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47388 Recently, I was catching up with a client in one of my higher education accounts. They were cleaning out dorm furniture and discarding hundreds of desks, dressers, cabinets, and mattresses. I asked why they weren’t donating the items, and the response was they didn’t know how. I’ve always hated waste. Depression-era grandparents raised me. My ...

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]]> Save Money—and the Environment https://www.issa.com/articles/save-money-and-the-environment/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 01:58:57 +0000 https://issa.com/save-money-and-the-environment/ Explore six sustainability approaches the cleaning industry can adopt, emphasizing informed consumerism and technology utilization.

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]]> Making Safer Choices https://www.issa.com/articles/making-safer-choices/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:35:41 +0000 https://issa.com/making-safer-choices/ ISSA proudly announces a new partnership with Penn State College of Medicine and The City College of New York School of Medicine (CUNY Med) to improve human health and the environment in disadvantaged communities across Pennsylvania and New York. The initiative will be funded by a US$1.19 million Pollution Prevention (P2) grant from the U.S. ...

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]]> Sustainability Reporting https://www.issa.com/articles/sustainability-reporting/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:20:10 +0000 https://issa.com/sustainability-reporting/ Sustainability reporting is a powerful tool for those considering doing business with an organization, similar to reading a CARFAX™ report before buying a used car. Just as CARFAX provides a detailed vehicle history, sustainability reporting offers a comprehensive account of an organization’s environmental practices. Providing a window Prospective car buyers consider transparency vital for making ...

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]]> 7 Ideas to Help Discuss Sustainability https://www.issa.com/articles/7-ideas-to-help-discuss-sustainability/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:00:41 +0000 https://issa.com/7-ideas-to-help-discuss-sustainability/ These days, many people have an opinion about sustainability that they are prepared to share—sometimes loudly and passionately. As business professionals, our goal is to serve our prospective and current customers, ultimately generating the best profitability for those who employ us. Thus, it is critical to become knowledgeable on important issues such as sustainability and ...

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]]> The Power of GBAC STAR https://www.issa.com/articles/the-power-of-gbac-star/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://issa.com/the-power-of-gbac-star/ With GBAC STAR™, you are not only demonstrating your commitment to protecting your employees’ and customers’ health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way, but also shaping a healthier and safer world for everyone everywhere. Successful GBAC STAR facilities and organizations demonstrate their commitment to cultivating healthy environments with science-based practices. Home for ...

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