Environmental Due Diligence

If you go back a few decades in American history, asbestos was very common. It was often used in tile and insulation. It had many positive qualities when used in building materials, such as the fact that it doesn’t burn. It was added to many products, and both...

New York State is known for its aggressive climate change response. Over the past few years, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has implemented or proposed several regulations to protect the state’s air, soil and freshwater. One of those regulations is...

Most people don’t think much about the underground gas storage tanks that hold fuel at gas stations, but this is a critical consideration for the owners of this vital service. These underground storage tanks are highly regulated because they pose a risk to safety and...

Perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) are a significant environmental and public health concern. These substances are utilized in a variety of industrial processes and consumer products because they are resistant to heat, water and oil. Both their release into the...

If you are a New York business person engaged in agricultural activities, you may have used pesticides for various applications. Restricted use pesticides (RUPs) are meant for specific purposes and their application is tightly regulated due to their potential impact...

It can be difficult to reduce your company’s environmental impact, but it is possible. Often, the key lies not in taking one drastic step, but in using many smaller tactics to cumulatively reduce that impact in the long run. Exactly what steps you need to take will...

In a nutshell, an environmental impact statement (EIS) is a document that assesses the potential environmental effects of a proposed project or action. An EIS evaluates the anticipated impacts that a project might have on the environment, the viable alternatives, and...

Sustainability has become increasingly important for businesses. Not only can a more sustainable business benefit the environment, but sustainability directly influences customers.  Studies suggest that 1 in 3 US consumers prefer environmentally friendly companies. In...

In today's world, all types of businesses, from small to large, face increasing scrutiny over their effect on the environment. Some of the reasons for this scrutiny include: Greater awareness of the environmental impact of business activities Increasingly strict...

Construction is a booming industry. However, despite most developers labeling their construction projects as “green,” the impact of any construction project on the environment cannot be overlooked. This explains why federal and state governments have put regulations...