Frequently Asked Questions

Does Environmental Advantage Law represent only Fortune 500 companies? No, we also represent smaller organizations that recognize the value in proactivity with an experienced environmental attorney. For example, a biotech start-up having complex hazardous materials questions benefits from our legal advice.

When is the best time to seek legal advice on environmental compliance and strategy? The earlier the better. Integrating environmental sustainability into your business endeavors pays big dividends. Developing your strategy with the benefit of environmental sensitivity is more cost effective than "retrofitting " your strategy to meet compliance requirements. Often, you can realize the economic benefits demonstrated by environmental metrics, such as water usage, energy efficiency, pollution and waste prevention and hazardous materials avoidance.

Why should a business report on it's environmental sustainability efforts when it is not legally required to do so? Environmental sustainability reporting is a valuable internal tool to drive waste and unproductive costs out of your business. On the other hand, customers, investors, regulators and the public are paying increasing attention to corporate sustainability reports. So far, those who report are enjoying the opportunity to define their efforts and progress in their own terms. Those who wait may find less flexibility if they are required to report and less tolerance for flaws that may be discovered. "Regulation by embarrassment" is an increasing trend leaving those not engaged and prepared to respond at greater risk of a costly crisis. The daily news bears this out.