Tantalum and Section 1052: these two very obscure terms are getting a lot of attention from over 6,000 U.S. and global companies these days, especially from those in the electronics sector. Section 1052 is the clause of the Dodd-Frank Act that requires the SEC to issue disclosure and audit requirements for publicly traded companies that manufacture products containing (more…)

“If there is any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person’s point of view and see things from his angle, as well as from your own.” Henry Ford, Ford Motor Company

Servicing the customer is not a new concept to business sustainability; however, incorporating consumer insights directly into product and service (more…)

Following the exploration of business sustainability monitoring and reporting, the debate continues on whether a company should focus on transparency and continuous individual improvement or corporate performance measures relative to a broader all-encompassing target. Rather than separating traditional performance from sustainability, would the (more…)

Developing and delivering commercially successful products and services that build customer loyalty can be a challenge in today’s dynamic consumer market. However, many of our sustainability consulting clients now realize that repeat business is one of the most important aspects of their survival. (more…)