Pollution prevention

ICF Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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RESTON, Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI), a global consulting and technology services provider, reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. 

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  • Fourth quarter 2023 total revenue was $478.4 million, similar to the $475.6 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2022 and up 4.9% from last year's fourth quarter revenues adjusted for the divestitures.
  • Subcontractor and other direct costs were 27.0% of total revenues compared to 28.7% in last year's fourth quarter.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 net income and diluted EPS included $4.4 million, or $0.18 per share, in tax-effected net special charges.
  • Total backlog was $3.8 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023.

EPA Selects ICF for $33 Million in New Environmental Assessment Contracts

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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RESTON, Va., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) recently awarded global consulting and technology services provider ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) three new task orders with a combined total value of $33 million to assess the risk of chemical exposure to human health and the environment. The task orders were awarded under the OPPT Mission Support indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract. Each task order has a term of five years, including a one-year base and four one-year options.

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  • The task orders were awarded under the OPPT Mission Support indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract.
  • Each task order has a term of five years, including a one-year base and four one-year options.
  • Under the third task order, which was awarded in the third quarter of 2023 and is valued at $3 million, ICF will manage the systematic review of data across multiple databases to facilitate the chemical risk assessments.
  • ICF designs solutions and provides technical expertise to help ensure environmental health projects are carried through to completion and smoothly overcome scientific, policy and operational challenges.

Register Now for B&C's "What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2024" Webinar

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 2024 will be exciting, in a good sense. There is an exceptional level of uncertainty in Washington for the New Year, even in comparison to past election years. Two wars tugging at the national attention and the federal budget, a divided government now referring to just the House of Representatives alone, and an election year with one of the presumptive Presidential candidates under 91 indictments for crimes in multiple jurisdictions. Other than that, for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it will definitely not just be "another day at the office." As an example, the new House Speaker marshaled a House budget bill that would cut EPA funding by almost 40 percent!

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  • There is an exceptional level of uncertainty in Washington for the New Year, even in comparison to past election years.
  • Other than that, for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it will definitely not just be "another day at the office."
  • As an example, the new House Speaker marshaled a House budget bill that would cut EPA funding by almost 40 percent!
  • There is an exceptional level of uncertainty in Washington for the New Year, even in comparison to past election years.

Register Now for B&C's "Bringing Sustainable Chemistry to Market in the U.S." Webinar

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Registration is now open for the "Product Stewardship Practices for Effective Supply Chain Interaction" webinar on November 15, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (EST). Register now.

Key Points: 
  • Sustainable chemistry is critical to the global economy and making the world a better place.
  • This webinar focuses on the challenges entities face in making chemical products more sustainable, what the federal government is doing to encourage sustainable chemistry, and how stakeholders can help move the needle to accelerate the pace of sustainable chemistry.
  • (B&C®) is pleased to offer this one-hour complimentary webinar focused on bringing sustainable chemistry to market.
  • Register now at https://lawbc.zoom.us/webinar/register/1616796686145/WN_QY0hDiIQTe2MF7_d...
    How novel chemistry is vital for moving the global economy to be more sustainable;
    What stakeholders are doing to advance sustainable chemistry;
    Challenges faced by sustainable chemistry innovators.

Quarterly Honeywell Environmental Index Shows Sustainability Now Dramatically Outranks All Other Top Priorities for Business Leaders with More Stringent ESG Pressure on the Horizon

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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"This upward trendline in optimism goes hand-in-hand with technology adoption -- more organizations are turning to newer, more efficient, more sustainable technologies to help achieve their goals. Honeywell's solutions are ready now to support ESG efforts and help organizations around the world reach their sustainability targets."

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  • The ESI surveyed more than 750 business leaders directly involved in their organization's environmental sustainability initiatives, at a time when ESG-related regulations and global calls to action are mounting.
  • "Our data shows that companies aren't wavering in their commitment to sustainability," said Vimal Kapur, President and Chief Operating Officer of Honeywell.
  • Honeywell's solutions are ready now to support ESG efforts and help organizations around the world reach their sustainability targets."
  • "Companies are continuing to invest in technology that helps them achieve their environmental sustainability goals," said Evan van Hook, chief sustainability officer of Honeywell.

Roanoke Cement Shines as Silver Medal Winner in 2023 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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The Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards recognize successful and innovative efforts that improve Virginia's environment.

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  • The Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards recognize successful and innovative efforts that improve Virginia's environment.
  • "We are pleased to recognize Roanoke Cement as our silver medal winner and top industrial sustainability program applicant for the 2023 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards," said Meghann Quinn, Manager, Office of Pollution Prevention, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
  • The Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards – Sustainability Category, recognizes applicants that meet the needs of the present while minimizing future impacts.
  • RCC has completely transitioned from ordinary portland cement to Type IL portland-limestone cement, which has approximately 15% lower carbon impact.

Register Now for B&C's "What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2023" Webinar

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Registration is now open for the "What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2023" webinar on January 31, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (EST).

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Registration is now open for the " What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2023 " webinar on January 31, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (EST).
  • This webinar offers our best-informed judgment as to the trends and key developments chemical industry stakeholders can expect in 2023.
  • Similar policy shifts are seen in the agricultural and biocidal area, with perhaps less dramatic effect.
  • How the 2024 general election will influence EPA's policy choices is unclear.

CCC to Host “Workflow of the Future” Virtual Event Focused on Standards & Sustainability

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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CCC , a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, will host its next virtual Workflow of the Future event on Thursday, 8 December at 11:00 am EST focused on standards and sustainability.

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  • CCC , a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, will host its next virtual Workflow of the Future event on Thursday, 8 December at 11:00 am EST focused on standards and sustainability.
  • Industry experts will discuss how standards help businesses prioritize the environment.
  • The Workflow of the Future series looks at the evolving use of standards in the corporate environment.
  • A pioneer in voluntary collective licensing, CCC (Copyright Clearance Center) helps organizations integrate, access, and share information through licensing, content, software, and professional services.

Registration Is Open For B&C's "Articles under TSCA" Webinar

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Saturday, November 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was enacted in 1976, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) focused its attention on chemical substances and chemical mixtures, while largely exempting the regulation of chemicals in "articles," generally meaning finished products or manufactured goods. EPA's more recent announcement of its intent to regulate chemicals in articles to a much greater extent has caught many in the regulated industries off guard and reflects a significant shift in U.S. chemical regulation policy. This change in policy affects all commercial entities that deal with a physical product, as they must now become familiar with the law, its requirements, and the chemical makeup of their finished goods. This webinar will cover the policy changes that led to the regulation of articles, EPA's authority to regulate these articles, and what companies need to know to stay in compliance.

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  • This webinar will cover the policy changes that led to the regulation of articles, EPA's authority to regulate these articles, and what companies need to know to stay in compliance.
  • Register now to join Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. , Eve Gartner , and Lynn L. Bergeson for the Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
  • (B&C) webinar " Articles under TSCA " from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (EST) on December 7, 2022.
  • Ms. Gartner works with groups around the country to develop state policies that will reduce exposures to chemicals and pesticides.

Church & Dwight Honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2022 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Church & Dwight Co., Inc., the maker of ARM & HAMMER Laundry products, is proud to be recognized for its efforts in promoting safer chemistry and consumer choice and received a Safer Choice 2022 Formulator-Product Manufacturer Partner of the Year Award.

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  • Church & Dwight Co., Inc., the maker of ARM & HAMMER Laundry products, is proud to be recognized for its efforts in promoting safer chemistry and consumer choice and received a Safer Choice 2022 Formulator-Product Manufacturer Partner of the Year Award.
  • Church & Dwight is among 26 Safer Choice winners in the 8th annual U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) Safer Choice awards this year.
  • Church & Dwight U.S. manufacturing facilities are Green-e certified; the Safer Choice award recognizes the 100% certified renewable electricity used to manufacture ARM & HAMMER detergents.
  • As a Safer Choice partner since 2015, Church & Dwight is among 350 partners who produce nearly 2,000 Safer Choice-certified products, encouraging consumers to make safer and more impactful choices.