We believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices.  As such, we approach sustainability through a client-specific perspective that uniquely combines technical expertise (including water, waste, energy, carbon/greenhouse gas, product stewardship, and supply chain) linking strategy with results.  We define organizational value through risk and cost reduction, resource protection, and improving your competitive position over the long term.

We will take the time to understand your organization and culture, taking into account your unique context and delivering fit-for-purpose solutions tailored to your organization.  EA’s professionals use a multi-disciplinary approach to address sustainability challenges.  EA’s services are focused along the following areas:

Sustainability Strategy

• Environmental and/or social responsibility strategies and implementation plans
• Benchmarking
• Materiality analysis Stakeholder analysis and communications strategies
• Training

Environmental Impact Analysis and Reduction

• Footprinting (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water consumption, etc.)
• Zero waste assessments/audits and advisory services
• Green chemistry and toxicity footprinting
• Pollution prevention opportunity assessments
• Recycling and solid waste diversion
• Energy audits

Data Management and Communication

• Environmental and/or social responsibility data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Reporting or disclosure based on standards such as GRI and UN Global Compact
• Software selection and/or implementation

Supplier Responsibility

• Supplier strategy and standards development (including environmental health and safety, and social welfare)
• Auditing and corrective action oversight
• Other voluntary corporate or industry standards compliance (including Responsible Care, etc.

Sustainable Infrastructure

• Assessment, auditing, and certification (e.g., LEED, ENVISION)
• Operational efficiency analysis and implementation
• Environmental health and safety management systems

Standards Development or Assurance

• Environmental and/or social responsibility standards development
• Standards auditing or implementation that go beyond compliance (e.g., ISO)