Every year more companies step up to find ways to be vigilant about the environmental impact of their business. While no one will hide the desire to avoid the multimillion-dollar fines levied for violations in recent years, doing the right thing has its own expenses.
While the principles behind compliance and environmental stewardship are important and virtuous, today's regulatory burdens bear direct and indirect costs. Addressing and averting the costs of non-compliance require the right investments in process, people and technology.