The issue
This company, a Fortune 500 multinational chemical company based in the US, wanted to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its environmental, health and safety function.
Our approach
PwC sustainability solutions evaluated the EH&S and product integrity/toxicology functions within the overall sales and administrative infrastructure for this company. For its North American and European operations, a combined consultant/client team performed an assessment, re-designed and developed improvement recommendations for the:
- EH&S organisation;
- Staffing;
- Management system;
- Function/processes; and
- Associated costs.
The assessment was subsequently extended to address integration of EH&S functions associated with this company’s merger with another Fortune 500 speciality chemical company.
The outcome
This assessment provided the client with alternatives for the EH&S organisation/function, reflecting:
- Improvements in work process;
- Streamlined staffing recommendations; and
- The ability to better control expenses.
These improvement alternatives provided the company with options for leveraging savings for the company and the merged firm.
