3E's news service: Revolutionizing horizon scanning for compliance and sustainability

In 2023, 3E launched its first news service with a strong mission to deliver timely actionable intelligence regarding global chemical and product regulation, workplace safety, and sustainability. Since then, 3E has significantly enhanced and expanded its news service into existing 3E products such as 3E Insight, 3E Protect, and 3E Exchange. 3E's news service can be tailored to customers' preferences and needs and it includes a mixture of breaking news, deep dives, articles, data driven insights, Q&As, as well as daily and weekly subscriber-only newsletters (The Signal). 

What is 3E's news? A game-changer for compliance

The goal of the news service is not just to inform customers of the latest regulatory changes; rather it is to become a definitive source of intelligence that helps customers understand what they must do to comply with the law and what time-sensitive actions need to be taken.  

The regulated chemical industry has limited time to review thousands of requirements around the globe to find those that are relevant, and many companies become reactive in their approach to compliance.  

Without an ability to forecast what changes are likely to become a reality in the future, these companies are only living in the present and are unprepared for the evolution of chemical regulation. Should there be a quick transition away from a class of chemicals (e.g., per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)), and toward safer alternatives, companies that that are unprepared for such changes face a higher risk of non-compliance than those that anticipate these changes based on legislative developments. In addition, companies that understand the timeline for PFAS requirements and bans have the opportunity to work with their Research and Development (R&D) departments to substitute green alternatives for PFAS, lowering the risk of non-compliance and positioning themselves as leaders in the field of sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.   

One distinguishing factor is the team that 3E assembled to carry out the mission of the news service. 3E news writers are experts in workplace-safety, legislative processes, environmental regulatory policy, sustainability, and traditional fast-paced breaking news. The team covers a variety of sources such as: federal and state agency actions, legislative actions, and global policy requirements that affect global companies that are regulated in multiple jurisdictions.  

With a mixture of breaking news, thought leadership, and expert analysis, 3E's news service offers up a platter of options to customers depending upon what type of news is necessary for a specific purpose.

How 3E's news bridges compliance and sustainability

News has many purposes, the first of which is to inform. The point of many news stories is to do just that – to inform the reader about the latest Hollywood divorce or heartwarming rescue of a Chihuahua from the water. These news stories elicit emotion, but they do not lead to direct action from the reader.  

By contrast, 3E news is meant to be read as a starting point for a tangible action item by a company.  

Below are some examples of how news and compliance connect:  

Use case: PFAS Compliance Made Simple with 3E News

• Company X has been using PFAS in non-stick pans for the last 15 years. 3E's news service alerts Company X to proposed bans of PFAS in 10 of the states in which it operates. Company X takes immediate action, notifying the R&D department to experiment with other, safer, chemicals that result in the same product outcome and quality without the risk of non-compliance. This saves the company from unanticipated product recalls in the future. 

Use case: Horizon scanning: Staying ahead of regulatory changes

• Many companies simply do not have the internal resources to keep up with changing legislative acts (bills), proposed and final regulations, and even voluntary compliance initiatives. Companies can set up google alerts and use other resources to track news items, which results in an inundation of information that takes more time to sort through than may be worth it for the internal staff. This is particularly true if internal staff must split their existing responsibilities with new ones pertaining to news tracking.  

3E news helps customers filter out what is relevant versus what does not apply to a company.  By narrowing the field of information, even as specifically as chemical CAS number, companies can feel confident that what their staff is reading is relevant to their daily jobs.  

The 3-Step process behind 3E's news intelligence

3E's news service has a distinct process that facilitates the mission to provide timely and accurate intelligence.  

The first step in the process involves monitoring and sourcing information from a variety of sources, including (but not limited to): 

• Regulatory Agencies 
• Industry Associations/Trade Groups
• Science and Research Institutions 
• Consumer Organizations, and more.

The next step includes categorizing the information that will be provided to customers. The most critical information is identified and published as soon as possible for timely notification to customers.  

“There is a very large pool of information…the news team in collaboration with the research team make sure that the most critical information is identified and published as early as possible…we filter out the noise.”  –JP O'Sullivan, COO at 3E. 

This intelligence serves as the first step in 3E's structured horizon scanning approach, which consists of three core components: monitoring, analyzing, and reacting.  

Once potential regulatory signals are identified, our teams apply data analytics, AI-driven modeling, and impact analysis from experts within 3E, to detect trends and predict the impact of upcoming regulations. This is the monitoring and analysis. 

By correlating external changes with internal product portfolios and compliance frameworks, businesses can evaluate risks before they become real operational challenges. This is the reaction.  

Throughout the process, we prioritize the quantity of information, timeliness and accuracy, and expert driven impact analysis to allow companies to filter out the noise and focus on high impact developments.  

Filling compliance gaps with 3E's news insights

With 3E news, companies gain not only immediate visibility into regulatory developments, but also the foresight to track long-term trends shaping the future of compliance. By connecting near-term actions with broader policy trajectories, our coverage empowers organizations to build a well-informed narrative-one that spans five to ten years-grounded in context, clear obligations, and strategic insight. This forward-looking view helps reduce the risk of non-compliance and supports smarter, more proactive decision-making. 

Below are some factors to consider: 

Scale matters. Categorizing the endless influx of information to pull out the relevant information is key. 

• 3E helps to provide context for legal changes and anticipated legislative changes. 

Knowledge matters: Understanding what regulatory changes are afoot and what they mean for you, is vital.  

• 3E experts explain requirements clearly in language designed for non-lawyers (scientists and engineers on your team) with a level of detail that allows you to transform knowledge into action.  

Time saving is key: Quick, timely notifications about changes could make or break a company's compliance status.  

• 3E provides a quick turnaround for news publications. Reporters are trained to meet tight deadlines. 3E's newsletter, The Signal, produces daily and weekly regulatory and industry updates across major markets. 

News and Product are perfect partners: If a company seeks to connect the dots between news developments and its specific product lines (and the chemicals used in those product lines), then there is no better way than to pair news with software solutions.  

• 3E news is seamlessly integrated into the product experience, providing users with timely, relevant updates directly within their workflow. Whether viewing a regulatory list, researching a substance, or exploring a compliance topic, users can access curated news content that adds real-time context and insight. This embedded approach ensures that critical developments are never missed and that users can immediately connect emerging issues to the regulations, geographies, or products that matter most to them-all without leaving the platform. 

Why 3E's news is essential for regulatory success

In today's fast-moving regulatory environment, every company-regardless of size or industry-needs timely, reliable intelligence to stay ahead of change. 3E news delivers exactly that, offering expert-driven coverage of global chemical and product regulations that helps organizations anticipate risks, respond to new requirements, and make informed decisions with confidence.  

Whether you are managing compliance, product stewardship, or corporate sustainability, 3E news ensures that you are never caught off guard-because staying compliant starts with staying informed. 

How 3E's news supports proactive compliance strategies

3E's news service takes old tried and true approaches to reporting and melds those with modern-day technology to improve company performance and compliance. Without the ability of news to truly mean something for company action, news is not serving its full potential. This is why companies in highly regulated industries need 3E news. 

Key differentiators include:  

• The integration of news into products, where news becomes part of the compliance workflow and allows companies to horizon scan for future changes.  

• Expert and data driven content. 

• Timely delivery of critical updates. 

• The information, technology, and context necessary to reduce the risk of non-compliance, position a company for maximum compliance success, and leave room for innovation in the future.  

3E news service is an invaluable resource that empowers you with the latest information that will impact your business' ability to comply with the quickly evolving regulatory landscape. 3E's newsletter, The Signal, is available to customers of 3E Protect, 3E Insight and 3E Exchange. It is automatically delivered to 3E Insight customers, while 3E Protect and 3E Exchange customers can subscribe. 

If you're a user of 3E Exchange, 3E Protect or 3E Insight, log onto the customer portal to subscribe to 3E's newsletter, The Signal, and set your preferences. If you're not a customer but would like to learn more, discover 3E Insight and our complete suite of products that empower you with embedded intelligence to help you make more informed decisions.