Bio
Jonathan Brun is CEO and founder of Nimonik, a global company that helps organizations achieve compliance throughout their operations. Jonathan has worked with companies and governments around the world to help them identify their regulatory and internal requirements, issue actions to come into compliance and conduct audits to ensure continuous compliance.
Jonathan received a Bachelor’s in Metals and Materials Engineering from McGill University in 2006. He is a regulatory compliance specialist with over 14 years of experience in EHS and quality compliance and over 20 years of experience in software development and project management. Jonathan also has extensive international experience in Europe, Canada, and China.
In the media
Eco Canada: Interview with Jonathan Brun, CEO Nimonik
McGill Alumni Profile: Jonathan Brun (French only)
Publications & more
- Basic income:
Montreal Gazette Opinion: Basic income merits closer look in Quebec
TEDxQuébec: Un revenu de base pour tous : rêve ou réalité? | Jonathan Brun (French only, English subtitles available) - Montreal Stores:
Montreal Gazette Opinion: Let’s build Montreal Stores around the world - About Democracy:
TEDxMontreal: Time to upgrade our democracy | Jonathan Brun
Nimonik Blog Posts
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes – May 2023
By: Sydney Sybydlo This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. Nimonik monitors EHS legislation, regulations and standards in over 30 countries and 400 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. … Read more
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Top global EHS regulatory changes – May 2023
By: Sydney Sybydlo Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in May 2023. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 30 countries and 400 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information … Read more
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Brazil EHS Regulatory Content Expanded for office spaces sector
Nimonik inc. is pleased to announce an expansion of its regulatory, standards and news compliance coverage. Nimonik customers can now consult more documents, add it to their compliance obligations register, track them for changes and convert the regulations into audits. New Content Country: Brazil Jurisdiction: São Paulo (State) Topics: EHS topics Document Types: Legislation Industry … Read more
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Understanding Compliance Audit Cost: Factors Influencing the Price of EHS Audits
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance audits ensure workplace safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance. However, many companies are hesitant to undergo these audits due to concerns about the cost. So, how much does an EHS compliance audit cost, and what factors affect the price? There’s no simple answer, as several variables can impact the … Read more
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CER Onshore Pipeline Regulation Overhaul
The Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) (formerly National Energy Board NEB) is currently reviewing the Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR). Nimonik has been working with this regulation and many Oil & Gas midstream companies for years, it is great to see the regulator updating it. The CER just released its initial report on the feedback it has … Read more
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California EHS Regulatory Content Expanded for Chemical, Construction and Utilities Industry
Nimonik inc. is pleased to announce an expansion of its regulatory, standards and news compliance coverage. Nimonik customers can now consult more documents, add it to their compliance obligations register, track them for changes and convert the regulations into audits. New Content Country: United States Jurisdiction: California Topics: EHS topics Document Types: Legislation Industry Sectors: … Read more
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Maximizing Your Compliance Audit: A Practical Approach to Conducting Effective Internal Audits
If you’re embarking on a compliance audit for the first time, a step-by-step guide can be an invaluable resource. A well-structured guide can help you plan your audit, keep you on track throughout the process, and ensure that you cover all the necessary steps. This type of guide can take you through the process of … Read more
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How to Develop an Effective Compliance Audit Process
A compliance audit process is crucial to any business that wants to ensure it follows all relevant laws and regulations. These audits help companies identify areas where they may fall short and take corrective action before legal or financial consequences arise. A compliance audit comprehensively reviews a company’s operations, policies, and procedures. It covers many … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes – April 2023
By: Sydney Sybydlo This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. Nimonik monitors EHS legislation, regulations and standards in over 30 countries and 400 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. … Read more
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Top global EHS regulatory changes – APRIL 2023
By: Sydney Sybydlo Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in April 2023. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 30 countries and 400 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information … Read more
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How Compliance Software Can Benefit Your Business?
One of the primary benefits of a compliance program is ensuring you operate within legal boundaries and mitigate potential risks or penalties. The advantages of using compliance software is the ability to become fully compliant with industry regulations and standards. Compliance management is necessary regardless of the type of business you operate. You risk getting … Read more
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Vale Mining and the U.S. SEC Settle
What you say matters. This is especially true if you are a publicly listed company in the United States. Three weeks ago, the SEC announced a settlement with Vale (Brazil) regarding its false statements in public documents concerning the safety of its dams in Brazil. The statements regarding inspections of these dams were made in … Read more
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Nimonik expands its EHS compliance coverage in Canada
Nimonik has added a “News” section to its coverage of regulatory compliance in Canada. Though Nimonik services companies around the world, we are based in Canada and service a substantial portion of Canadian industrial facilities. As such, we are increasing our scope of coverage in Canada to include important news that affects environmental, health and … Read more
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Nimonik Regulatory Library Enhancements
Nimonik is happy to announce a series of improvements to our library of regulatory documents and industrial standards. This library contains over 500,000 documents from 30 countries and 342 jurisdictions. Sorting and finding relevant regulatory documents in such a large database can sometimes be a challenge. With that in mind, Nimonik has made a series … Read more
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Top global EHS regulatory changes – March 2023
By: Sydney Sybydlo Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in March 2023. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 30 countries and 400 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes – March 2023
This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. Nimonik monitors EHS legislation, regulation sand standards in over 30 countries and 400 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us … Read more
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How to Build an Agile Plan to Manage Regulatory Changes
What is Compliance Management? Compliance management ensures a business follows all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. It involves identifying and assessing compliance risks, implementing policies and procedures to address those risks, and monitoring and reporting on compliance activities. Effective compliance management helps companies avoid legal and financial risks and maintain their reputation and credibility. … Read more
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How to Successfully Implement ISO 37301
ISO 37301 is a standard that helps organizations ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while upholding ethical and social responsibilities. Implementing ISO 37301 can be a challenging but rewarding process for organizations looking to ensure they meet all their obligations. However, to successfully implement ISO 37301, organizations must be aware of the pitfalls that … Read more
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Buying Down Risk Using Standardized Management Systems
In today’s business landscape, many companies operate in a heavily regulated environment where strict compliance is essential. The consequences of non-compliance can be severe, ranging from substantial fines, legal liabilities, reputational damage, and even the loss of business. Hence, it is vital for companies to take a proactive approach towards managing their compliance obligations to … Read more
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How to Transition from Obligation Management to Managed Obligations
Obligation Management and Managed Obligations – the two concepts that are often confused, but have distinct differences. This article outlines how to differentiate them to effectively manage your obligations. In today’s complex business environment, organizations face an increasing number of legal, regulatory, and voluntary obligations. Managing these obligations is essential for organizations to ensure they … Read more
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Compliance Management Systems — International Standard ISO/FDIS 37301 Checklist
Compliance is essential for a successful and sustainable organization. A comprehensive compliance management system can help organizations comply with laws, regulations, and industry standards. Leadership, core values, and a positive culture of compliance are crucial for embedding compliance in the organization’s behavior. Noncompliance can lead to legal consequences, while integrity and adequate compliance contribute to … Read more
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What are the main differences between ISO 19600 and ISO 37301?
ISO 37301 Blog Post Series ISO 37301 replaces and improves on ISO 19600, what are the key differences? ISO 19600 and ISO 37301 are both standards that provide guidance on compliance management systems. However, there are several key differences between the two standards. Requirements, not guidelines: now certifiable ISO 19600 provides guidance on the establishment, … Read more
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ISO 37301 Compliance Management Systems – Key Elements
This new standard updates and replaces ISO 19600 and provides an excellent framework for compliance management in a modern organization. Introduction ISO 37301 is an international standard that sets out the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an effective compliance management system (CMS) within an organization. The standard was published in 2021 and is … Read more
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Free SASB Standards Checklists for Leisure Facilities and Professional Commercial Services
Managing a leisure facility or providing professional commercial services can be both challenging and rewarding. However, it is important to make sure that you are meeting the standards set out by the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB). To help make this process easier, we have created two free checklists for both leisure facilities and professional … Read more
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Top global EHS regulatory changes – February 2023
By: Sydney Sybydlo Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in February 2023. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes – February 2023
By: Sydney Sybydlo This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us … Read more
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Free SASB Standards Checklists for the Consumer Goods Sector
Sustainability Accounting Standards (now part of IFRS) for consumer goods are important because they provide a framework for measuring and reporting on the sustainability performance of companies in the consumer goods industry. These standards help companies to identify and manage their sustainability risks and opportunities, and enable investors and other stakeholders to assess their sustainability … Read more
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ChatGPT and Legal research
ChatGPT from OpenAI has garnered significant attention from various sectors, including academia and journalism, with opinions ranging from excitement about its potential uses to concerns about information integrity and skilled workers’ displacement. Nimonik has been investigating the implications of this new AI tool for regulatory compliance and will be discussing them in a series of … Read more
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CALGARY OIL & GAS REGULATORY AND STANDARDS COMPLIANCE DAY
On 18th January 2023, Nimonik Inc. hosted the inaugural “Calgary Oil & Gas Regulatory and Standards Compliance Day”; the first event in an ongoing series outlining emerging regulatory changes and compliance management solutions. This one-day event aimed to facilitate the discussion of compliance issues and regulatory frameworks applicable to the oil & gas industry. Agenda … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes – January 2023
By: Sydney Sybydlo This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us … Read more
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Top global EHS regulatory changes – January 2023
Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in January 2023. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here, and we will … Read more
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Right size your compliance management software solution
Organizations often purchase too much technology in the hopes it will solve their problems. The other extreme are organizations who do not implement anything out of fear of cost and complexity. Introduction A new Nimonik customer recently downsized from an expensive compliance management software. By doing so, they reduced annual costs from $400,000 to approximately … Read more
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Free checklists for inspections and audits of occupational health and safety of workers
Why worker safety are important Audits and inspections contribute to the occupational health and safety of workers by identifying hazards and unsafe conditions in the workplace. While they are a critical part of a safety program, they do not replace a robust safety program. It is also important to not confuse audits and inspections. One … Read more
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Compliance Insights December 2022
Happy New Year to everyone! We list upcoming workshops, webinars, conferences and recent blog posts & product updates.
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Case Study Notes: Carnival Cruise Lines Compliance Journey
Introduction Carnival Cruise Lines has a history of rough seas when it comes to environmental compliance programs. With over 60 million dollars in fines and after being placed in monitorship by the United States Department of Justice, Carnival decided to embark on a journey to make their compliance management program world-class. This post summarizes some … Read more
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Top global EHS regulatory changes – December 2022
Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in December 2022. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here, and we will … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes – December 2022
By: Sydney Sybydlo This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us … Read more
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ECO Impact 2023 CALGARY Conference
ECO IMPACT 2023 is back live and in-person. This event aims to broaden your horizons, elevate your skills, and celebrate the best and brightest certified environmental professionals in Canada. During these 2 days, you will be able to: Our CEO, Johnathan Brun, will speak on a panel, “The Big Shift: From Boomers to Gen Y … Read more
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Oil & GAS REGULATORY UPDATES CANADA 2022
Between January 1st, 2022 and December 1st, 2022, 225 significant changes were made to regulatory documents that affect the Oil & Gas industry in Canada. There were other changes that are not covered in this report, to obtain a more exhaustive list of regulatory changes that may affect the oil & gas industry in Canada, … Read more
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Free Audit Checklists for The Oil and Gas Industry
Please find selected Oil and Gas checklists that are freely available on the Nimonik compliance auditing platform. These checklists can be used on Nimonik’s web or mobile App to conduct audits and generate instant reports.
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Risk Reduction from a 4 Star General : Stanley McChrystal
“It is all about risk elimination and readiness. Models, predictions and fancy charts will only take you so far.” U.S. General Stanley McChrystal, recently published a book entitled “Risk”. In this book, he clearly states that “Immunity is more powerful than Probability!”. Based on his years as a battlefield commander and soldier, with COVID as … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes – November 2022
This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for … Read more
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Top global EHS regulatory changes – November 2022
Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in November 2022. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here, and we will … Read more
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Calgary Oil & Gas Regulatory and Standards Compliance Day 2023 + Virtual
Join us on January 18th, 2023 at the Wildrose North Conference Room of Sheraton Eau Claire at 255 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, AB T2P 5C2, in Downtown Calgary, AB with Virtual Option for a day of discussion, learning and exchange on compliance issues in the Oil & Gas sector. This one day event is open … Read more
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Philadelphia refinery explosion video summary
Oil & Gas refineries are so unbelievably complex. I recently visited the largest Oil & Gas Refinery in Canada and was amazed at the shear quantity of parts, pieces, people, processes and regulatory obligations. Most refineries operate safely and in compliance thanks to dedicated teams of professionals and software and engineering solutions such as Nimonik. … Read more
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Top global EHS regulatory changes – October 2022
Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in October 2022. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here, and we will … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes – October 2022
This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for … Read more
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Press Release : Nimonik Inc. expands presence in Western Canada with acquisition of MediaLogic Inc.
October 24th, 2022 For Immediate Release Nimonik Inc. expands presence in Western Canada with acquisition of MediaLogic Inc. Montreal, QC–October 24, 2022 – Nimonik Inc., a standards and regulatory compliance software solutions company, announced today it has acquired Calgary-based MediaLogic Inc. The acquisition of this exceptional team of compliance specialists will accelerate Nimonik’s growth plans in … Read more
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Product update: Changes to Data Classification on Nimonik
Changes to clause and document classification to help customers find relevant information In October 2022, Nimonik is implementing a change to our classification schema for documents and clauses. We originally had classification for Clauses only (not documents) that had Applicability, Fines & Penalties, Obligations, Dates, Exceptions and Definitions. This was never fully implemented across all … Read more
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Mergers and Acquisitions in the EHS Regulatory compliance space – 2022
Back in 2018 I wrote about changes in the EHS space and how it might affect EHS Managers and Directors. Back then, I concluded the article with, “I am notoriously bad at predictions – be they political, economic or other. I do not know where the EHS Market is headed, but it is clearly ripe … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes – September 2022
This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for … Read more
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Top global EHS regulatory changes – September 2022
Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in September 2022. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here, and we will … Read more
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Compliance in 2022 : To thine own self be true
With growing compliance burden, companies are rushing to embrace ESG – but overcommitment is a significant risk. Companies must hold themselves accountable for their own commitments. A failure to meet your own obligations opens the door to enforcement actions by regulators. Introduction Regulators are extending their reach beyond regulations into the realm of corporate statements. … Read more
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Creating exceptions to regulations is a recipe for disaster
Creating exceptions to regulations is a recipe for disaster. If you can bypass a regulation with a special permit, what is the point of regulation? In the province of Quebec, home to 8 million people, it recently came to light that a refinery has been emitting arsenic above recommended levels for years. Their permit to … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes – August 2022
This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for … Read more
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Top global EHS regulatory changes – August 2022
Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in August 2022. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here, and we will … Read more
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Track changes for most popular standards bodies/standards development organizations
What are standards bodies/standards development organizations? Definition and examples What is a standards body or organization? A standards body or organization is an organization that develops, maintains, or applies technical standards in its industry. Even though most standards from these organizations are voluntary (not mandated by law), standards bodies are important in ensuring standardization of … Read more
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Compliance is culture
Compliance is fundamentally a systems problem that sits on top of a culture problem. In this 1986 interview with Richard Feynman, the famed Nobel physicist explains what led to Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. To explain the dysfunction at NASA, he uses the powerful analogy of a child who runs into the street and is reprimanded … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes – July 2022
This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for … Read more
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Top global EHS regulatory changes – July 2022
Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in July 2022. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here, and we will … Read more
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Top global EHS regulatory changes – June 2022
Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in June 2022. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here, and we will … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes – June 2022
This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for … Read more
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EHS Regulatory Change Update Speed Improvement
Nimonik is very happy to announce that our update speeds for over 400 jurisdictions around the world are now faster than ever. The new speeds for receiving regulatory change action items is outlined below. To learn more, have a look at our support page or contact us at info@nimonik.com Legislation is defined as documents enacted … Read more
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Department of Justice outlines three key pillars of a robust compliance program
The U.S. Department of Justice Deputy AG Lisa Monaco recently delivered a speech on compliance enforcement where she linked compliance with national security. Though the speech focused on sanctions, bribery and other criminal activity overseas, I think we can draw some general conclusions on the benefits of a robust compliance program. First, the U.S. authorities … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes – May 2022
This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for … Read more
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Top global EHS regulatory changes – May 2022
Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in May 2022. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here, and we will … Read more
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Top EHS regulatory changes for Canada and the United States – April 2022
Here are a few noteworthy EHS regulatory changes for Canada and the United States in April 2022. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes from Canada and the United States – April 2022
This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada and the United States. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here … Read more
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CyberRegs and Sphera Alternatives
CyberRegs from Sphera and Nimonik are both software solutions that help organizations manage their compliance obligations. Intelex, Enablon, and VelocityEHS are among Sphera competitors. However, when it comes to their CyberRegs module and Sphera Compliance Suite, the options are more limited. Nimonik, ENHESA, and STP are among the competitors for CyberRegs and the Operational Compliance … Read more
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Product Update: Custom Fields Directory
Nimonik is excited to announce the introduction of the custom fields directory! The custom fields directory will centralize all of the custom fields in your account, allowing them to be included in management reports and multi-CO exports. It will also give account admins the power to create and manage all custom fields, reducing duplication … Read more
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Aluminum Stewardship Institute ASI Performance Standard Legal Compliance
In 2017, the Aluminum Stewardship Institute introduced a series of standards for the industry. Among the standards for chain of custody and other issues, they published the principle standard: ASI Performance Standard. This standard outlines a number of requirements for companies operating in the industry. When it comes to legal compliance, certified companies are expected … Read more
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Top EHS regulatory changes for Canada and the United States – March 2022
Here are a few noteworthy EHS regulatory changes for Canada and the United States in March 2022. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes from Canada and the United States – March 2022
This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada and the United States. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here … Read more
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Nimonik 2022 Product Development Plan
Nimonik’s focus in 2022 remains to simplify and streamline the application. The goal is to help our customers find relevant documents and obligations as quickly as possible and ensure they have comprehensive coverage of all their compliance obligations. To do that we are fixing a number of issues related to multilingual content, we will improve … Read more
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Satisfy ISO 14001 and ISO 450001 Section 4.2 – 4.4, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 7.3, and 9.1
As the world’s largest developer of voluntary international standards, ISO (The International Organization for Standardization) aims to promote global material exchanges and mutual assistance, and to expand cooperation in knowledge, science, technology and economy. It covers widely from manufactured products and technology to environment, health and safety. There are many benefits to getting your organization … Read more
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Introducing Document Extracts
Nimonik strives to help organizations quickly understand their obligations in regulations, acts, codes, standards and internal documents. We do this by adding valuable meta-data such as environmental, safety, HR, privacy or other topics to documents. We also associate documents to specific industries and pieces of physical equipment. Nimonik is happy to announce a new feature … Read more
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Build your business case for a centralized comprehensive compliance program
One company, one compliance approach – that is what Nimonik recommends. Too many companies take a siloed and ad-hoc approach to compliance. With growing compliance issues across privacy, trade, cyber-security, environmental, safety and other areas – this whack-a-mole approach is no longer tenable. This webinar discusses how to build a business case for taking a … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes from Canada and the United States – February 2022
This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada and the United States. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here … Read more
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Top EHS regulatory changes for Canada and the United States – February 2022
Here are a few noteworthy EHS regulatory changes for Canada and the United States in February 2022. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for … Read more
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Top EHS regulatory changes for Canada and the United States – January 2022
Here are a few noteworthy EHS regulatory changes for Canada and the United States in January 2022. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries, or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes from Canada and the United States – January 2022
This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada and the United States. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here … Read more
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Top 5 Reasons ESG Compliance Programs are Important to Shareholder Value
Ways ESG Compliance Programs Create Value ESG compliance programs are becoming an integral component of a holistic approach to compliance, transparency, and accountability. Are you ready? A recent report by the consulting firm McKinsey analyzes the results of their 2019 Global Survey on Sustainability. The report outlines increasingly positive perceptions around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes from Canada and the United States – December 2021
This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada and the United States. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here … Read more
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Updates on the Ontario Emissions Performance Standards (EPS)
The Ontario government has made regulatory amendments to support a smooth transition from the federal OBPS to Ontario’s EPS program, beginning on January 1, 2022. Here we cover noteworthy regulatory amendments to this date.
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Working Outside – Who Pays for Personal Protective Equipment?
Unsure who is responsible for purchasing PPE? Here is the summary of PPE requirements, policies and legislation for both provincial and federal levels in Canada.
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ESG and Compliance: Where do we go from here?
Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues are growing in importance for nearly all businesses. ESG is a hot topic these days, but how does compliance to regulations, standards and EHS requirements fit into the ESG puzzle? Agenda This webinar will discussed how growing ESG requirements will impact the need for better compliance programs, data gathering … Read more
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Product Update: Scheduler to be Removed and Replaced with Internal Actions
Please note, the migration is now complete. We are excited to announce that in the coming weeks, we will be removing the scheduler module from Nimonik, and allowing audits and internal obligation actions to be handled exclusively through internal actions. All of your scheduler data will be converted to internal actions by Nimonik staff as … Read more
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Overview of the Ontario Emissions Performance Standards (EPS)
The Ontario Emissions Performance Standards (EPS), a program applies new obligations and greenhouse gas performance standards for Ontario industry starting on January 1, 2022. Here we summarized the important content regarding the participation of the EPS program, GHG emission limits and reporting.
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Top global EHS regulatory changes – May 2021
Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes from May 2021. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here and we … Read more
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Lessons learned from merging two environmental management systems
Moe Moreau from Glencore Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations shared some lessons learned from merging two environmental management systems together. Introduction Management systems are complex. They can quickly become burdensome and are all too often discarded to the dusty bookshelves of a back-office. Management systems work in a hierarchical structure of policies, processes, standard operating procedures … Read more
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Canadian Mining Industry Compliance Challenges
Mining and mining related activities are a major contributor to the Canadian economy. According to Natural Resources Canada, domestic mineral production was worth C$ 48.1 Billion in 2019 alone. Furthermore, the industry employs over 400,000 people and purchase services from other key industries, such as rail and shipping. Currently, mining in Canada is subject to … Read more
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Results and Feedback from the Internal Obligations 40 Day Challenge – 2021
Nimonik just completed its first Internal Obligation’s 40 Day Challenge! We thought it would be helpful to look back at what was covered and the lessons participants learned from their experience. As a reminder, the purpose of the 40 day challenge was to help organizations better tackle what we believe is the next frontier for … Read more
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Foreign Cruelty Free Cosmetics now Allowed in China
Chinese regulations are constantly changing, if you import into China it is more important than ever to have a comprehensive and rigorous regulatory tracking program in place. The Chinese government just opened the market for foreign cosmetics that are not tested on animals. Previously, all foreign cosmetics had to be tested on animals prior to … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes – February 2021
This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada and the United States. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here … Read more
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Legislation Update Notifications Nimonik offers two levels of regulatory information: 1.Law Level (Compliance Obligation) the documents you are tracking, which appear at the level of law, regulation and other documents. If a Compliance Obligation item changes, a Action is issued on your Actions page near the time of the in-force date, and the legislation is … Read more
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Proposed EHS regulatory changes – December 2020
This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada and the United States. We cover EHS legislation in over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track EHS legislation in specific regions, jurisdictions or countries, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here … Read more
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Top global EHS regulatory changes – December 2020
Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes from December 2020. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific regions, countries or jurisdictions, we are happy to help. Please send us a request for more information here and we … Read more
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Conducting Workplace Assessments Under Bill C-65
Bill C-65, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (harassment and violence), comes into effect on January 1, 2021. Here is the summary of noteworthy changes.
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ESG Reporting Should include Compliance Tracking
Environmental, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) is a hot topic this year as more and more financial institutions require ESG reports from publicly traded companies. Most recently, president-elect Biden has selected a number of climate experts for his transition team. John Kerry has been appointed to lead Climate Change for Biden and Larry Fink, a big … Read more
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Resilience: An Outcome of Comprehensive Compliance
In our previous blog post (Obstacles to Comprehensive Compliance) we explored a strategy of improved comprehensiveness to achieve better compliance and more specifically better coverage. While improved coverage is an important outcome it is not the only one or the most critical. Comprehensive compliance must also contribute to an organization’s resiliency — the ability to … Read more