EHS Support for Warehouse, Fulfillment & Distribution

Driven by the widespread adoption of e-commerce, warehouse construction is anticipated to break records for the foreseeable future as manufacturers, retailers and logistics providers seek to expand their footprints across the globe - often supported by complex transportation, rail, maritime, and air logistics networks that connect global supply chains. With this rapid growth, it’s important not to lose sight of the EHS logistics' risks commonly associated with warehouse, fulfillment center, and distribution center operations.

In many cases, companies can’t secure space fast enough and developers can’t build facilities quickly enough to meet demand. In this race for space, environmental, health and safety due diligence and permitting for license to operate to meet regulatory compliance requirements can often be overlooked – especially urban-area warehouses that often require teardowns and extensive renovation of older facilities. Many of these facilities are strategically located near rail corridors, ports, or airports to streamline logistics, which can introduce additional EHS considerations related to transportation infrastructure and regulatory zoning. Additionally, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports U.S. warehouses have a disproportionately high accident rate compared to other sectors. These active environments present dynamic hazards depending on employee tasks, equipment use, and material handling.Without proactive warehouse environmental, health and safety consulting and robust EHS programs, companies risk high turnover, productivity losses, regulatory compliance issues, and, in the worst cases, serious injury or fatality

Reducing Risk, Improving Resiliency

At Antea Group, we understand the EHS complexities of modern logistics operations—including warehouses, fulfillment centers, and distribution centers and the broader EHS logistics challenges that accompany high-volume movement of goods across rail, maritime, and air freight networks. Hazards such as unsafe use of machinery, improper storage of products and returned goods, lack of fire protection, and repetitive motion injuries required targeted solutions. High employee turnover and insufficient regulatory required safety training only increase these risks.

With 35+ years of EHS experience, we deliver fit-for-purpose logistics EHS, fulfillment center EHS and distribution center EHS support across the entire facility lifecycle – from site selection and construction to operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. Our goal is to ultimately reduce business risk and improve business EHS resiliency. We have written and implemented EHS programs and procedures, as well as employee training tailored to warehouse, fulfillment and distribution facilities and have also helped our clients incorporate ESG goals into their operations. Lastly, our global reach through the Inogen Alliance means that we can mobilize quickly anywhere in the world using local resources that understand local regulations and industry best practices.

Our EHS Support Services for Warehouse, Fulfillment & Distribution

Site Selection

Investment Acquisition Due Diligence
License to Operate – Permitting
Environmental Liability Management and Remediation
Construction Safety
Sustainability Transaction Assessment Report (STAR)

Warehouse Risk Management

Operational Health & Safety

Warehouse Sustainability

Facility Decommissioning

Divestiture Due Diligence
Environmental Remediation
Decommissioning

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Why Partner with Antea Group?

As demand for warehousing, logistics, and fulfillment centers grow, so does the need for comprehensive warehouse and logistics EHS solutions. Antea Group helps clients build safer, more sustainable operations by focusing on warehouse accident prevention, OSHA warehouse compliance, and proactive EHS strategies.

Whether you are expanding, modernizing, or decommissioning facilities, our team provides you with a strategic advisory approach to maintain regulatory compliance, protect employees, reduce risk, and improve business resiliency.

Contact us today via the button at the top of the page to learn how our warehouse safety consulting and global EHS expertise can help your operations thrive.