Jul 09, 2025
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.
ERIS Originals
Oct 18, 2023
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.
Feb 17, 2023
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...
Dec 08, 2022
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.
Jul 26, 2022
HISTORIC INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING YIELDS Extensive Opportunities for Remediation and Redevelopment
Billions of dollars are earmarked for environmental cleanup and related redevelopment projects.
Podcasts
May 24, 2024
Episode 17 – Unpacking Climate Risk Assessment: Data, Drivers, and Opportunities for Consultants
This episode features an in-depth discussion on climate risk assessment with Cal Inman, Founder and CEO of ClimateCheck, and Nicole Engels, Chief Growth Officer at ClimateCheck. Hosted by Mary Ann Grena Manley, Founder and President of 15E Communications, the conversation covers the data underpinning climate risk assessment, market drivers...
Apr 09, 2024
On March 6th, the SEC adopted their rule to standardize climate-related disclosures. ERIS recently discussed the rule, its impact for financial institutions, and how to approach and update the organization’s risk framework and reporting requirements, with Marty Walters of Recovery Risk, LLC on the Risk-E Business Podcast.
Dec 15, 2023
Episode 15 – Lender Series: Why Every Lender – Big and Small, Needs an Environmental Risk Policy
Join Dave Colonna, Director of Lender Services at ERIS for the second podcast in our Lender Series, where he is joined by industry veteran Georgina Dannatt, CHMM, REPA, Environmental Risk Manager to discuss the basics about why all lenders need an environmental risk policy, and how to craft such a policy.
Jul 17, 2023
Episode 14 – Whiplash: Navigating WOTUS and the <i>Sackett</i> Decision
Join Mary Ann Grena Manley, Founder and President of 15E Communications, and Rafe Petersen, a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Holland & Knight, for an in-depth conversation as they explore the current WOTUS rule and its regulatory history.
May 29, 2023
ERIS’ Dave Colonna, Director of Lender Services, speaks with John Rybak, Senior Vice President, Environmental Risk Manager, Truist Financial. John shares his views on managing risk, planning during uncertain economic times, and what steps can be taken to address slowdowns.
Webinars
Mar 05, 2025
Webinar – Risk Management Essentials: Optimizing Environmental Insurance for Today’s Challenges
This webinar explore the evolving environmental insurance market, offering practical strategies for CRE owners, developers, consultants, and other stakeholders to secure and optimize coverage.
Jun 27, 2024
Webinar – New CERCLA PFAS Designations: Strategies for Managing Risks and Moving Deals Forward
Watch the webinar recording of "New CERCLA PFAS Designations: Strategies for Managing Risks and Moving Deals Forward" from July 31, 2024.
Nov 28, 2022
Webinar – An Economic Outlook for 2023: The Forecast for CRE
Watch the webinar recording of An Economic Outlook for 2023: The Forecast for CRE from January 10, 2023.
Nov 27, 2022
Webinar – Final ASTM E1527-21 Update!
Watch the webinar recording of Final ASTM E1527-21 Update! from January 5, 2023.
Sep 16, 2022
Webinar – PFAS Impacts on CRE: Practical Tips for Navigating Environmental Due Diligence
Watch the webinar recording of PFAS Impacts on CRE: Practical Tips for Navigating Environmental Due Diligence from September 27, 2022.