Our Clients

The GreenBridge Council conultants have a depth of experience in a vast array of industries and geographies. We have been successful in assisting government and business in developing strategies and projects to cut costs and improve environmental performance and operational efficiencies.

A sampling of companies our team members have helped :

Private Sector
• Merck and Co.
• Sun Chemical Worldwide
• Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
• Ford Motor Company
• Sanyo North America
• Digital Equipment Corporation
• Dell
• Merck and Co.
• Vistion Corporation

Public Sector
• U.S. EPA
• The World Bank
• U.S. Department of Energy
• USAID
• United Nations Environmental Program
• U.S. Army, Chemical Biological Defense Command
• Los Alamos National Laboratory
• Sandia Laboratory

Non-Government Organizations
• World Resources Institute
• World Environment Center
• Environmental Law Institute
• Global Environmental Management Initiative
• Management Institute for Environment and Business
• Micro
• Semitex
• Urban Institute

Read more about projects our team has engaged in:

Energy Star Program
Our team members chaired the initiation of the Energy Star program bringing consensus among diverse groups on the design and launch of the program. This program was the forerunner for energy reduction programs across multiple sectors.

World Resources Institute
A case study focusing on the Climate Change impact of the high tech industry included every major computer company in the U.S. This study was a year long investigation on the design, manufacturing, use and disposal of disk drives.

Greening the Supply Chain: EMS Project in Guadalajara, Mexico
A 2-year project funded by the World Bank and 11 large industrial companies in Guadalajara, Mexico, was one of the first large-scale efforts worldwide to apply the ISO 14001 model systematically among SMEs. Team members were asked to adapt the ISO 14001 EMS model to the needs of SMEs; provide ISO 14001 training to 23 Guadalajara-based SMEs who were suppliers or customers of the larger companies; and assist the SMEs in developing and implementing their own EMSs.

Environmental Management System for Automotive Manufacturer Saves $1m Annually
Working with corporate EH&S management, developed an approach for implementing an environmental management system across several facilities. Performed gap analysis of the environmental, health, and safety management system identifying elements that needed to be implemented. Identified opportunities for improvement that realized a savings in energy, water, and materials of $1 million annually in each facility. Trained divisional/facility team leaders in environmental management implementation processes.

World Class ISO 14001 Environmental Management System for Cruise Line
A certified Environmental Management System was developed and implemented within a six month period in accordance with a Department of Justice (DOJ) settlement. The ISO 14001 EMS was the first of its kind in the cruise industry and covers the fleet of ships and supporting shore side functions. Solutions were implemented resulting in improved efficiencies in water treatment and energy usage on ships.

Implementation of Environmental Management System for Largest Telecommunications Manufacturing Company in the World
The new EH&S management system is certified to the ISO 14001 and compliant with the American Industrial Hygiene Associations (AIHA) Occupational Health and Safety Management System guidelines. The facility also achieved OSHA’s top rating under the Voluntary Protection Program.

Provided strategic consultation and training in environmental awareness, EH&S aspect identification and management system development to achieve a world-class program. Established key EH&S performance indicators that were integrated into the annual facility management metrics. Assisted facility management in establishing programs to reduce energy, packaging, and waste. As a result of the energy program, the facility realized a 25% reduction in energy.

Chemical Company Consultancy Highlighted in Newsweek
Assessed environmental management system against the ISO 14001 and conducted environmental management training. Reviewed documentation and developed documentation structure that integrated the quality and EH&S documentation systems. Identified environmental impacts and recommended projects for minimizing risk. A $5 million reduction in facility waste was achieved by linking quality control metrics with an environmental impact through the software control system. This achievement was recognized as an example of how “The Environment Does Pay” in Newsweek.

U.S. Army Chemical Biological Defense Command (CBDCOM)
Based on the review of multiple facilities and departments, a proposed scope of the ISO 14001 EMS was developed involving management elements of CBDCOM (e.g. Environmental Policy), planning elements of the 3 principal CBDCOM Directorates (Engineering, R/T, and Operations), and implementation and verification elements of the Operations Directorate. A 5 day integrated ISO 9001/14001 training course was delivered to key personel including the Aberdeen Proving Ground Installation, the U.S. Army’s Advanced Research Labs, and CBDCOM.