› Failure to understand how to assess, mitigate, and manage risk effectively. For example, many organizations we speak with struggle to keep SDS documentation current as products are switched out or SDS are versioned. Implementing robust chemical management programs, routine review of SDS records, and use of a digital tool to manage SDS documents all help reduce this type of EHS risk. Another example we often come across: organizations struggle to remember to review and update SPCCs as the sites change, or they don’t realize that once the site begins to store items in outdoor areas, they might become subject to stormwater permitting requirements. When companies start to realize these common mistakes cause risk to the business, systems and processes can then be put in place to help prevent these errors and reduce EHS risks. Christine: When it comes to environmental risk mitigation mistakes, a few themes come to mind: Taking a siloed approach Environmental management can be very complex and the potential environmental consequences of normal business and operating decisions may be difficult or even impossible for other departments to accurately assess. The expertise offered by EHS professionals is critical in understanding the full picture. It’s imperative to create strong cross-functional communication across relevant teams in order to embed EHS thinking across the enterprise. From procurement to operations to facility management, various teams are making decisions with environmental consequences. For example, when developing new products or services, environmental staff can identify ways to improve the product or the production process so there’s less waste – or less cost in disposing of the waste created. 10 © CORITY SOFTWARE INC.