Strategic Environmental Management
Our strategic services focus on long-range EHS issues and trends
rather than daily operational challenges. We help our clients develop
environmental management systems (EMS), prepare management plans /
policies and design realistic performance metrics. Our emphasis is on
“the big picture” and how we can work together to help you succeed. Our
specific services include:
- Conducting an EMS gap analysis or developing a focused EMS
- Designing and developing a strategic plan for your office, school or department
- Conducting briefing sessions for senior administrators
- Conducting a benchmark study to compare your practices with peer institutions
- Conducting a third-party independent review of your management system
- Providing senior-level EHS assistance and coaching
- Developing and designing effective EHS communications programs
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Sustainability Initiatives
Every campus has some type of sustainability initiative-whether it’s expanding a recycling program or developing an ambitious carbon reduction action plan. Regardless of the project, the economic, stakeholder management and policy issues can be very challenging. Nexus has been working on sustainability issues for many years through its work with the C2E2 and CERES. As sustainability concepts and initiatives take hold on campus, Nexus is there to help clients sort through the complicated issues and develop practical sustainability strategies and programs. Our specific services include:
- Sustainability program baseline assessments
- Collection and analysis of greenhouse gas data
- Preparation of a Campus Climate ActionPlan
- Engaging senior administration in program initiatives
- Strategic support to Sustainability Coordinators or Committees
- Benchmarking with peer institutions
- Support in completing sustainability surveys
- Third party verification of sustainability reporting
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Compliance Assistance and Support
The number of complex EH&S regulatory requirements continues to grow on campus. In addition to the traditional hazardous waste, clean air and clean water regulations; new programs are constantly introduced such as homeland security, emergency planning and select agent rules. Nexus helps colleges and universities develop systems to ensure compliance in a practical and cost-effective way. Our specific services include:
- Compliance Audits, Mock Inspections and Program Reviews
- Preparation of Regulatory Plans, such as SPCC and Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans
- Development of Management Plans, Policies and SOPs
- Review and tracking of new regulations
- Basic and advanced training and awareness programs
- Regulatory research and interpretation
- Development of communication materials, including newsletters, web page materials and posters
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