Canadian businesses are undergoing a profound transformation. What once began as an exercise in environmental compliance - checking boxes to satisfy regulators - has evolved into a genuine commitment to sustainability as a core business strategy. This shift is being driven by a combination of...
In today’s business landscape, sustainability is no longer optional - it's integral to long-term competitiveness and corporate integrity. Canada’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is driving industries to re-evaluate their environmental impact and adopt more responsible practices. At the centre of this transformation...
In the construction industry, managing environmental obligations can often feel like an overwhelming challenge. These obligations can seem like they are eating into the project’s bottom line, and there's always the fear of slowing down progress. But what if there was a way to turn...
In the construction world, challenges are a part of the job. From dealing with tough environmental rules to handling tricky ground conditions, these obstacles can slow down progress and create headaches. But at GEMS, we believe these challenges shouldn't hold us back; instead, they ...
Whether your site is in the pre-construction, under construction, or post-construction stage, sometimes you need to know what’s happening when you’re not there or simply need a record of exactly what's happening. That's why GEMS partnered with an innovative real-time remote monitoring service to develop...
On April 20, 2022, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks announced a temporary pause on Phase 2 of Ontario Regulation 406/19: On-Site and Excess Soil Management. The pause, effective until December 31, 2022, suspends several key requirements, including the filing and updating...