Sedgwick’s industry experts and thought leaders are committed to keeping our clients informed on emerging challenges, opportunities and industry news. We’re excited to introduce our Connect 2024 list, which highlights major industry trends and issues…
As discussed in a previous blog, unvetted contractors may offer to complete a property repair or restoration job for less money, but enlisting tradespeople without the trusted oversight of a repair network brings additional risks — and possibly…
This may be hard to believe, given that it’s now outlawed due to its adverse impact on human health, but asbestos was once considered a “miracle mineral.” Because asbestos is abundantly available and has some industrially useful properties, it was ve…
Have you seen the 2019 film “Dark Waters”? Starring Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and other Hollywood A-listers, the movie is based on the true story of an attorney’s 15-year fight for justice for the people of a small West Virginia town who for years …
The impact of forest fire smoke on electronic equipment can be significant. Often, the damage can lead to electrical and structural problems that require costly repairs or replacements. In a previous forest fire blog, my colleagues shared guidance to…
Corporate citizenship has become a business imperative in recent years and the pressure is on for organizations to develop strategies and deliver initiatives that showcase regard for a healthier planet. As environmental concerns escalate, sustainable…
For every Australian, 2.7 tonnes of waste is generated and sent to a landfill each year — from plastics and paper to glass and food (National Waste Policy, 2018). Step one to solving this major concern is to find methods to reduce the environme…
A recent report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change painted a dire picture of the health of planet Earth and its fragile environment being pushed to the brink. As outlined in the scientific report, human behaviours since …
There has never been a more critical time for us to understand the nuances of environmental sustainability, a circular economy and waste management. Whether you’re a private company, in the public sector, represent a local community or an individual …
Since Sedgwick’s inception, acting with purpose has been an integral part of our mission. This is reflected in our decades-long commitment to social action, honorable business practices, and caring for all — our colleagues, clients, communities…
Advances in battery technologies and environmental concerns continue to bolster a growing interest in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). While the U.S. lags Europe in adoption, multiple indicators suggest a shift away from many hybrids to more …
La présence plurielle de Sedgwick France en Métropole, en Corse et sur les départements d’outre-mer livre un point de vue omniscient sur les tendances environnementales et l’évolution de nos écosystèmes terrestres et maritimes. Le constat de nos expe…
A new law which gives consumers the right to repair electrical appliances in the home is coming this summer, say UK ministers. The overall objective with this new piece of legislation is to ensure manufacturers make spare parts available for up to 1…
Headlines continually tell us about the plethora of changes and disturbances taking place around the globe and in most aspects of our lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And whether the end to this catastrophe will occur through the development of re…