Case Studies
See how IHS software is used in a broad range of industries to successfully address critical business issues such as greenhouse gases and global climate change, worker health and safety, environmental compliance reporting, emergency planning and response, and Corporate Social Responsibility reporting. Find out exactly how our customers have improved efficiencies, quality, and performance while delivering the highest possible return on their software investment.
ESS was acquired by IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS - www.ihs.com) in September, 2009. IHS has been in business for nearly 50 years, providing critical information and insight to governments and companies in a broad range of industries in 180 countries. IHS customer product and service solutions span four major areas of information: energy, EHS, security and product lifecycle.
Aerospace & Defense
Aerojet
Builds on Tradition of EH&S Performance and Supports Innovation in Mobile Waste Data Collection
Chemical
The Dow Chemical Company
Environmental Reporting Project Streamlines Emissions Management, Reduces Costs $2 Million
DAK Americas
Saves $150,000 Annually and Transforms LDAR Monitoring Program into Profit Center
H.B. Fuller
Longtime environmental steward uses Essential Suite® for metrics, records and reporting within integrated Enterprise Resource Planning system
Oil/Gas
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
Streamlines Emissions Data Management for Corporate Social Responsibility and Efficiency Gains
Cheniere Energy
Achieves Immediate and Ongoing Efficiencies with Robust, Integrated EH&S Compliance Solution
Spectra Energy
- EPASS Achieves Efficiencies Tracking GHG Data with Integrated EHS Platform
- EPASS Supports Safety and Sustainability with Incident Learning & Prevention Data Management
SandRidge Energy
Discovers Major Risk, Time and Cost Reductions with Flexible EH&S Compliance Solution
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)
Launches HSE Information System at PetroChina as Foundation for World-Class Sustainability
Halliburton
Streamlined Chemical Tracking Process Cuts Costs by Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars
Sunoco, Inc.
Sunoco's eCAT System Uses ESS Software to Drive Title V Compliance Accountability and Efficiency
KNPC, Kuwait
State-owned refinery proves its commitment to social responsibility and best practices in implementing Kuwait's first automated enterprise-level information management system
Lyondell Houston Refining
Essential Suite® streamlines operations and saves money at one of the world's largest oil refineries
Manufacturing
Alcoa
- Shines as Sustainability Leader with Success of Global EH&S Compliance/Tasking System from ESS
- Flagship Facility Automates Task Management to Simplify ISO 14001 Compliance
- Title V Monitoring, Recordkeeping and Reporting System Reduces Compliance Fees by $100,000+
Ford Motor Company
Drives Environmental Quality and Efficiency with ESS' Refrigerant Compliance Management Software
Reynolds Packaging Group
Unwraps Global EHS System: Deploys in Only 90 Days, Delivers Immediate Value
Koppers, Inc
Enhances Global SH&E Compliance Capability, Reduces Incident Reporting Time by 50%
Cardinal Glass
Achieves 64% Drop in Injuries, 59% Reduction in Compensation Costs in One Year
Hunter Douglas
Achieves 50% Reduction in Injuries and Compensation Costs, 80% Drop in Days Lost
Linc Facility Services
Achieves Zero Refrigerant Violations and ISO 14001 Certification
Volvo Trucks North America
Achieves Goals for Major Reductions of Air Emissions and Water Use
Mead-Westvaco
Implementing enterprise-wide EH&S information management systems to drive business process consistency
Mittal Steel
Use of Essential EH&S™ enables environmental pros to do much more than just crunch numbers
Utilities
Duke Energy
Empowers EH&S Sustainability and Efficiency in Support of Corporate Expansion
Eastern Municipal Water District
EMWD's Compliance System Earns Payback in 2 Years, Projected Savings $1.3 Million
New Jersey Natural Gas Company
NJNG Reduces Risks and Saves Time Managing Waste Disposal Shipments
New York Power Authority
NYPA Assures Compliance and Continuity, Reduces Costs with Essential Suite®
Schneider Electric
Leads the Way in Preparing for the Supply Risks of EU REACH and Material Compliance Regulations
Food
Campbell's Soup Company
Napoleon Facility Increases Accuracy and Reduces Inspection Times with ESS
Wholesale/Retail
United Stationers
Identifies Safety Trends 99% Faster, Reduces Employee Injury Costs and Lost Time
Government/Military
Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
Raises Performance, Saving Time/Money/Energy with ESS' Hosted Solution
New Brunswick Emergency Communications Network
Improves Interagency Response, Enhances Public Safety
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Assures Mail Security During National Party Conventions and Hurricane Gustav
U.S. Forest Service
Assures Safety Compliance Nationwide and Streamlines Accident Reporting
Tennessee's Sumner County
Saves Taxpayers Millions by Self Administering Insurance Claims
Maryland State Highway Administration
Accelerates on Road to Safety with 65% Decrease in Lost Work Days
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Compliance System Pays Off
Beale Air Force Base
Receives Recognition for Outstanding Refrigerant Management AND Saves $45,000
Boynton Beach Uses ESS Software to Boost Staff Productivity
Oceanside enclave uses Compliance Suite® Training Management Software to enhance staff qualifications and career advancement
Puyallup Fire & Rescue Expands Scope/Effectiveness of EOC Team
The City of Puyallup's EOC team depends upon Essential Incident Master™ software from ESS to keep operations running smoothly.
Essential Incident Master™ Excels as Netherlands Civil Servant
Ministry puts Incident Master on 24-hour duty to save time and possibly lives, the system is also used to manage the responsibilities of the EU presidency
Columbus, GA Puts Compliance Suite® to the Task
Longtime user of Training Management Software implements additional programs in an aggressive, automated enterprise-wide efficiency strategy
Delaware State Emergency Management Agency
Gets "OJT" during ESS Software Upgrade
Education
Idaho State University
ISU Streamlines Compliance, Develops Preventative Maintenance Program
Northern Illinois University
NIU Finds Broken Interlock and Avoids $70,000 Motor Replacement
Consulting
Plant Services, Inc.
PSI Uses ESS Software to Save Companies Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars
