Episodes

  • ESG Regulations Worldwide

    ESG Regulations Worldwide
    Apr 29 2024
    Today Todd welcomes Annie McIlwain back to the podcast. Annie is Principal and District Manager at PPM Consultants, Inc., and is here to discuss ESG (Environmental/Social/Governance) policies. The discussion explores the concept of ESG investing, considering environmental, social, and governance factors alongside financial ones. Younger generations – Millennials and Gen Z – are strong advocates for ESG, prioritizing companies that make a positive social impact. There’s currently no central U.S. authority overseeing ESG, but having strong ESG practices can potentially lessen regulatory hurdles. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) should be implemented to measure an organization’s progress towards ESG goals over time.…
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    20 mins
  • Understanding the Parameters of Environmental Due Diligence of a Service Station Portfolio deal

    Understanding the Parameters of Environmental Due Diligence of a Service Station Portfolio deal
    Apr 8 2024
    On this episode, host Todd Perry speaks with Zane Hood from the PPM Birmingham AL office, about the process and steps required during the purchase of a multiple property portfolio of service/gas stations or convenience stores. You’ll hear about the bank’s requirements, Phase I & II REC analysis, and calculating your risk tolerance for the investment. Although you are advised to “buy the assets, not the liabilities” – if the financials work, it may be worth it to complete remediation at high-volume stores/sites. Key Topics and Takeaways Risk management for your proposed purchase/site Your financial institution may skip directly to…
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    20 mins
  • New EPA Multi-scale Monitoring Project- How it affects you

    New EPA Multi-scale Monitoring Project- How it affects you
    Mar 25 2024
    Today, host Todd Perry speaks with Isaac Smith, Leader of the PPM Mobile AL office, about the EPA’s “Multi-Scale Monitoring Project” initiated by Michael Regan in 2021. The conversation delves into the program’s history and goals, including the impressive capabilities of the EPA’s rapid-deployment detection plane and the GMAP mobile air monitoring vehicle. You’ll also hear how FLIR cameras, fenceline monitors, and even satellites are used to track pollutants. Discover which industries are currently a focus, and how the EPA plans to expand its reach. Key Topics and Takeaways History and purpose of the EPA program An EPA chemical and…
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    16 mins
  • Sustainability: What is it, What's the Fluff, What's Real and What Matters?

    Sustainability: What is it, What's the Fluff, What's Real and What Matters?
    Feb 26 2024
    “Sustainability” – you hear it everywhere, all the time. It’s one of the top goals of businesses around the globe. Today, host Todd Perry speaks with Forest Stroud, Staff Geologist at PPM, about how and where sustainability is being implemented in our industry. Key Topics and Takeaways Forest Stroud and path to geology Sustainability – the word of the year The immutable laws of thermodynamics Internal combustion engines –what is used vs. emitted? LEAD buildings, ISO, GRI standards There is no regulatory body for sustainability Sustainability in our industry The industrial revolution and its after-effects We need an openness to…
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    27 mins
  • The Crucial Role of Environmental Due Diligence in Property Transactions

    The Crucial Role of Environmental Due Diligence in Property Transactions
    Feb 12 2024
    We’re back on the air after a short hiatus and excited to debut a series called “Environmental Consulting Stories.” Our first episode in the series addresses the importance of due diligence. Host Todd Perry and special guest Mike McCown discuss environmental due diligence in property transactions, sharing stories and insights on assessing environmental risks, the role of experienced professionals, and unexpected findings in the field. Tune in to hear about some of the more “interesting” finds through the years on properties including feral dog colonies, dead bodies, Florida sinkholes filled with polluting materials, and more! Key Topics and Takeaways Due…
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    23 mins
  • Soil and Groundwater Assessment

    Soil and Groundwater Assessment
    Sep 18 2023
    In this episode, host Todd Perry welcomes Michael Ellison, Principal/Senior Engineer and District Manager for the PPM Consultants office in Birmingham, Alabama. Michael has three decades of experience in the environmental field ranging from general environmental compliance to soil and groundwater contamination assessments and remedial actions. Tune in to hear Michael explain how and why…
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    17 mins
  • Environmental Compliance Audit

    Environmental Compliance Audit
    Aug 28 2023
    In this episode, host Todd Perry welcomes Isaac Smith, a PPM Principal, District Manager, and Environmental Compliance Manager in the Spanish Fort office. Isaac has over 20 years of experience in the environmental field, specializing in air permitting and compliance, but his technical experience includes water and waste permitting and compliance, risk management plans, and…
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    19 mins
  • Soil and Groundwater Remediation

    Soil and Groundwater Remediation
    Aug 14 2023
    In this episode, host Todd Perry welcomes one of PPM’s knowledgeable District Managers, Jared Saterfiel. Jared shares his expertise and tips around soil and groundwater remediation, including a discussion of the different types of contaminants, which types of remediation to use in each situation, and we finish with “Jared’s Pick” for his favorite remediation combination. …
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    17 mins