Innovations in Environmental Management

In the past twenty years, EPA has taken huge strides to facilitate the transition to an environmental consiousness and practices for industry. “Innovations in Environmental Management” is a synthesis of the ways in which EPA is working to develop policy and programs especially for business. Some of the most successful assistance programs described in the report include Rewards for Environmental Excellence, Compliance Assistance Centers, and partnership programs like Climate Wise and WasteWise. The report clearly demonstrates the inate concern EPA has for industry and its environmental impact but also the extensive bottom line improvement incurred from EPA environmental management programs. A positive perspective on progress, the report notes the considerable accomplishments that many businesses have made so far. The report is available online.