Posts Written By:
Helga Halvorsen, PhD
Introduction Submitting GHG emission compliance reports to the government may feel like a tiresome and thankless chore, but these reports are the backbone of effective environmental regulations that protect our planet and improve our lives. ECCC has recently released its National Inventory Report: Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks in Canada, covering emissions from 1990 to…
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Purpose of the MSAPR The Multi-Sector Air Pollutants Regulations (MSAPR), established under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, protect the environment and the health of Canadians by reducing harmful air pollutants. These regulations set mandatory, nationally consistent limits on nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. The MSAPR requires facilities to meet performance standards…
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We recently addressed a question about how to handle the 2024 amendment to ISO 9001 (available here for free), which focuses on climate change and decided to share this information with everyone. 2024 ISO 9001 Amendment This amendment does not require organizations to initiate climate change projects. Instead, it mandates that organizations determine whether climate…
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The deadline for reporting to the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) for the 2024 calendar year is June 2, 2025! Do you need to report? And if yes, are you ready? Understanding the requirements for NPRI reporting means identifying whether your facility meets the reporting criteria. Your facility must report if it meets: Additionally, mandatory…
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Certification Audit Welcome to Part 5 of my five-part series, “The Road to ISO Certification.” If you’ve been following along, I’ve already discussed the first fours steps: Having completed the pre-certifications audit, you’re now feeling confident and are ready for the real deal – your certification audit! Accredited certification bodies perform ISO certification and issue…
Read More Pre-Certification Audit Welcome to Part 4 of my 5-part series, “The Road to ISO Certification”. If you’ve been following along, I’ve discussed how to start with a gap analysis and project plan, then develop the management system documentation and implement the management system. It may be tempting to think you’re ready for your certification audit. …
Read More Implement you Management System Welcome to Part 3 of my 5-part series, “The Road to ISO Certification”. In Parts 1 and 2, I discussed the importance of starting with a detailed gap analysis and developing the management system documentation, respectively. Today, I want to talk about how to implement your management system. Proper implementation is…
Read More Develop the Management System Documentation Welcome to Part 2 of my 5-Part series “The Road to ISO Certification”. In Part 1, I discussed the importance of the gap analysis. Today, I want to talk about how to develop the Management System Documentation. The clauses in the ISO 14001:2015 standard define the requirements for certification. The management system documentation…
Read More Are you aware of the GHG emission reporting requirements if your emissions total 10,000 tonnes CO2e in 2024? It’s crucial to stay compliant with federal and provincial regulations to avoid penalties and support sustainability efforts. The federal government and provinces such as Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan have specific reporting mandates that…
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