Not sure "where you are going" environmentally speaking? The Atlantic Sustainability Consortium (ASC) will provide your organization with an EMS structure that will allow you to easily identify areas important to your organization and implement a path to meet those needs. In addition, the EMS approach allows you to be recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia that may lead to lower permit fees and / regulatory flexibility to promote innovation.

How do I set priorities to reduce overall environmental impacts, increase the well-being of my organization's workforce and strengthen our community within the context of our mission? How do I engage my organization as full participants in this process? The Atlantic Sustainability Consortium has worked with a wide variety of organizations to assess current progress on the road to sustainability, and facilitate creative and inclusive planning, including Life Cycle and Supply Chain analysis.

How do I know what my carbon footprint is and what can I do about it? Your carbon footprint is a representation of the effect your organization has on the climate in terms of greenhouse gases you produce. The Atlantic Sustainability Consortium will provide you with an assessment of your carbon related activities using internationally recognized protocols and a structured approach to provide you with the strategies to reduce and offset your carbon impacts.  
 

From assessment through certification to international standards (ISO), trade clearance, state and federal recognition programs, or demonstrating compliance with environmental, security, supply chain, information regulations and Customer requirements, the SAP is created to:
    - Gain top-level commitment
    - Communicate environmental efforts
    - Give direction and understand impacts
    - Define your overall environmental goals;
      outline measurable milestones
    - Ensure you stay on track
    - Achieve Sustainable Success

How do I work to address my energy issues? The Atlantic Sustainability Consortium has the expertise to conduct performance contracting and energy audits to determine the best strategies to reduce or offset your energy use. Elements include: quantity/cost of energy forms used, energy consumption at the dept / process level, highlighting energy waste in major equipment / processes, and detailed mass and energy balance of energy consuming equipment.

How will this work improve my compliance positions, as well as my competitive position in the market? The Atlantic Sustainability Consortium has the expertise to address federal, state, and local regulatory compliance issues for all of your environmental compliance needs. The right approach to environmental issues can make the difference in maintaining compliance, reducing costs, and improving your competitive position.

How do we address security requirements such as Chemical Security Regulations and the Bio-Terrorism Act? The Atlantic Sustainability Consortium conducts Security Assessments/EHS audits in all critical infrastructure sectors and incorporates security measures into your EMS. We assist in developing integrated Security and Energy Management Systems conforming to new standards such as ISO 22000, 27000, 28000, and 50000. We design Strategic Sustainability plans, and implement Risk Management