PRESIDENT ’ S VIEW
ENVIRONMENTAL
PRESIDENT ’ S VIEW
During the Giving Season Business Always Delivers
By Anthony Russo President , CIANJ
It ’ s heartwarming this time of the year to see how business reaches out to bring holiday cheer and comfort to so many . The generosity and kindness that we ’ ve seen throughout the years were the impetus for our annual “ Companies that Care ” program . We launched it a decade ago because we were struck by the food drives , toy collections , fund-raisers , scholarships and much more that businesses , both big and small , do regularly .
As we plan the 2024 Companies that Care celebration , we are happy to see the newest generation of business leaders – those in e-commerce – carrying on the same traditions .
One example is the way DoorDash continues the legacy of corporate philanthropy through its
Community Credits program . It enables DoorDash to support organizations making a difference in communities across New Jersey . Through the Community Credits program , DoorDash supports non-profit organizations with DoorDash gift cards to bolster the work they do in the community .
For instance , DoorDash provided $ 17,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of New Jersey for a range of uses , from providing recognition to lifeguards at one club for their exceptional acts of heroism in responding to a local emergency to helping families so they can order a meal from one of their favorite restaurants during the holiday season . Additional organizations DoorDash supported in the state included Table to Table and NJPAC .
Often a company ’ s generosity is a reflection of its success . Growing revenues , expansion and innovation fuel a company ’ s good works . DoorDash fits the model perfectly . In its latest push to provide better and newer services , the firm recently became the first third-party platform to offer safe alcohol delivery in the Garden State . DoorDash worked with the state Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control to develop protocols for safe and responsible alcohol delivery .
“ This is a huge step forward for consumers across New Jersey who will now be able to enjoy the convenience of having alcohol delivered safety to their doors from their favorite local businesses through the DoorDash platform ,” said Erik Ragotte , DoorDash ’ s General Manager of Alcohol and Convenience . “ Importantly , we ’ ve worked hard to build a best-in-class alcohol delivery platform with robust safeguards , like our ID verification process , that ensure that all deliveries are done responsibly .”
Under the verification process , IDs are scanned not only before the first alcohol purchase but also again at the door , on top of a physical check at the point of delivery – in many cases going above what is used for a typical in-store transaction . Only after verifying the consumer ’ s age and checking for any signs of intoxication may the delivery be completed . Dashers in New Jersey interested in accepting offers including alcohol are required to complete a course on safe and responsible delivery .
ENVIRONMENTAL
Incorporating an LSRP in the Development Team
By Rohan Tadas LSRP Environmental Resolutions , Inc .
Development and redevelopment are an integral part of the economic growth in New Jersey . So , when is the best time for a property owner to engage a Licensed Site Remediation Professional ( LSRP ) in a development or redevelopment project ?
The answer is : As soon as an entity takes interest in a property . At that point , the LSRP should be engaged in pre-purchase environmental assessment and should remain engaged through completion of the development or redevelopment .
The knowledge , skills and experience of LSRPs are a valuable asset for any owner that is looking to develop or redevelop a property in New Jersey .
LSRPs are charged with oversight of the remediation of soil , ground water , air and vapor , surface water and sediment that may be contaminated as a result of past or recent discharges . However , the LSRPs role can be much greater than simply addressing issues of existing contamination .
For any property that is slated to be developed or redeveloped , the LSRP will assess for onsite contamination and also for any offsite contamination that may impact the property . Engaging an LSRP early in the process can help an owner ensure that any potential contamination is addressed prior to or in conjunction with development or redevelopment .
Should a property be determined to have contamination that is required to be addressed as part of development ( i . e ., capping as an engineering control using proposed construction ), the LSRP can help develop a technical approach that may be incorporated with the overall development plan for the property .
Additionally , the LSRP may be involved with developing specifications that serve both remediation and construction purposes in conjunction with the selected technical approach . Contractor oversight , direction and documentation allow the LSRP to document to the owner that all aspects of the selected technical approach have been addressed .
Should the property be determined to not to be contaminated , the LSRP may provide a valuable service by ensuring construction activities , such as the importation of fill material , do not create a situation where contamination may be created .
Once remediation is complete , the LSRP will issue a Response Action Outcome ( RAO ) stating the remediation complies with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection requirements and is fully protective of public health , safety and the environment .
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