California SB 261 and the Growing Demand for Physical Risk Assessment
In our new Insight + Action Blog series, we examine how California’s Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261) is raising the bar for climate risk transparency.
Brownfields: Four Decades of Redevelopment Policy Driving Investment and Innovation
Brownfields policy continues to stand out as one of the most impactful bipartisan environmental initiatives over the past four decades.
Major Environmental Policy Shifts Under Trump 2.0
In President Trump's second term, he is focusing on deregulation and other environmental policies that he believes will accelerate innovation, create jobs, and bolster the American economy and national security.
Beyond the Cloud: Assessing the Impact of Data Center Expansion on Resources and Communities
Data centers are expanding quickly, driven by AI and cloud demand. Northern Virginia leads this growth but faces challenges with energy use, land consumption, and zoning conflicts...
Environmental justice has been a major priority for the Biden administration. During his first week in office, President Biden issued an executive order establishing the Justice40 Initiative...
Are you prepared for the transition? Upgrading to ASTM E1527-21 for Phase I Site Assessments
In December 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amended its All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) rule to reference ASTM International’s updated Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) standard, E1527-21.
Environmental Practice Redefined: Harnessing the Power of Emerging Technology
The evolving technology landscape is transforming the everyday practices of environmental and business professionals with accelerating impact. In the environmental due diligence space, drones have transformed site inspections and compliance monitoring.
Spotlight On ASTM’s Committee E50: A Conversation with Tim Haley
ASTM’s Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management, and Corrective Action develops important voluntary industry standards and best practices that play a critical role in commercial real estate transactions and pollution prevention. ERIS sat down with committee chair...
PFAS UPDATE: Key Strategies for Navigating Environmental Due Diligence
PFAS can be a game changer in commercial real estate transactions. As evolving policies expand the scope of potential liabilities and cleanup costs, environmental professionals must consider what steps they can take to address, mitigate, and manage PFAS-related risks at potentially impacted properties.
HISTORIC INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING YIELDS Extensive Opportunities for Remediation and Redevelopment
Billions of dollars are earmarked for environmental cleanup and related redevelopment projects.