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ARTICLE · 10 APRIL 2020

10 Tips To Manage Environmental Risk During Uncertain Times

During the current pandemic there are many competing priorities, including environmental legal obligations that remain in force.

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During the current pandemic there are many competing priorities, including environmental legal obligations that remain in force. At the same time, the pandemic will create new challenges in fulfilling these duties. Below are practical suggestions on how to integrate environmental compliance information that can be used to assist companies to check their compliance status.

COVID-19 teams

Many companies have established COVID-19 teams. Ensure environmental issues are on the team's radar and include someone (and an alternate) knowledgeable about environmental matters. Keep in contact with outside experts and contractors to understand their availability. Many contractors have already given force majeure notices pursuant to pre-existing contracts that they may not be able to provide their regular services. Read our update about force majeure here. 

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