Understanding Business Environmental Risks (BERs): Beyond the Phase I ESA When evaluating a commercial property, environmental due diligence extends beyond contamination concerns to include Business Environmental Risks (BERs)—factors that may impact a property’s value, operations, or regulatory standing. ASTM defines BERs as risks with “material environmental or environmentally-driven impacts” on a business. Unlike Recognized Environmental … Continue reading Proactive Strategies for Emerging BERs in 2025