Concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) greater than regulatory guidelines in soil and groundwater are commonly detected during environmental site assessments. Trace Associates Inc.’s technical experts routinely encounter PAH exceedances and have successfully navigated regulatory requirements to explain the exceedances, address realistic risk, and avoid unnecessary remediation. Appropriate data assessment through appropriate sampling, screening, and…

As organizations across all industries continue to increase their reliance on technology, wise business leaders are taking steps to ensure they are prepared to respond to inevitable technology disruptions. With effective response planning in place, companies will benefit from minimized financial and reputational impact following IT disasters. Before planning can take place in earnest, a…

There are countless opportunities for businesses to contribute to the solution of complex sustainability problems. Unfortunately, sustainability business risks are also shifting and growing. Businesses are expected to navigate the rapidly changing sustainability landscape. Customers, shareholders, employees, and governments ask businesses to demonstrate their sustainable practices while accusations of greenwashing and greenhushing abound (Bullard, 2024,…

Severe drought conditions were predicted in Western Canada for spring and summer 2024. When drought advisories to water licence holders were released in early spring, Trace’s hydrogeology team quickly realized our expertise in drought preparedness and climate change resiliency could be an immediate benefit to our clients. Our clients were facing potential water shortages and…

Industry and commercial associations are devoted to fostering member resilience and relevance for a safe and viable future. To assist with this objective, the Canadian Standards Association Group (CSA) has released a sustainability guidance document for associations, CSA SPE-116:23 Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainable development goals (SDGs) guidance for associations. The document summarizes…

A message from Trace’s founders on re-launching Disaster Forum in 2023. We (Trace Associates Inc. [Trace]) are proud to be hosting the re-launch of Disaster Forum – A premier conference for disaster and crisis management, emergency management, and business continuity practitioners. Disaster Forum was first hosted in 1998 by a volunteer group in which Paul…