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Lisa Greenwood

Associate Professor

Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety
College of Engineering Technology
llgcem@rit.edu
585-475-2026
Office Location
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Lisa Greenwood

Associate Professor

Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety
College of Engineering Technology

Education

BS, Rochester Institute of Technology; MS, University of New Haven; Ph.D., State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Bio

Dr. Lisa Greenwood is an assistant professor in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Management at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), with over 20 years of experience in environmental and occupational health and safety management.  Her teaching and research interests include EHS management systems integration and implementation, environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and related private governance mechanisms.  

Prior to joining the faculty at RIT, Dr. Greenwood worked as an environmental engineer, EHS audit program manager, and international EHS standards specialist in the aerospace sector, and has assisted over 50 industrial, administrative, and academic sites with implementation of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, R2, and E-stewards standards. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Management from RIT, M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of New Haven, and Ph.D. in Environmental and Natural Resource Policy from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, in association with Syracuse University.

Dr. Greenwood is the Vice Chair of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO Technical Committee 207- Environmental Management, and Chair of the U.S. TAG 207 subcommittee on environmental management systems.  Greenwood has been an active member of TAG 207  since 1999, and participated on the U.S. TAG on Social Responsibility from 2008-2010.  She has served as a U.S. expert on environmental management systems at the international level since 2005, and was the lead expert for the U.S. representing ANSI in the 2015/2016 revisions of ISO 14001 and 14004. 

llgcem@rit.edu
585-475-2026
Areas of Expertise
Corporate environmental management systems
Environmental sustainability

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Published Conference Proceedings
Lin, Vicki, Lisa Greenwood, and Jennifer Schneider. "Advancing Climate Resilience: Exploring Private Sector Efforts in the Great Lakes Region's Receiving Communities." Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference, International Sustainable Development Research Society : Sustainable Development and Courage: Culture, Art and Human Rights. June 2022. Stockholm, Sweden. Ed. Dobers, P., Gawell, M., Gärde, J., & Silfverskiöld, S. Stockholm, Sweden: n.p., 2022. Web.
Greenwood, Lisa, et al. "Capacity Building for Organizational Resilience: Integrating Standards on Risk, Disruption and Business Continuity in the Curriculum." Proceedings of the International Conference on Social and Education Sciences. Ed. M. Shelley, V. Akerson, and I. Sahin. Austin, TX: n.p., 2022. Web.
Greenwood, Lisa, et al. "Capacity Building for Organizational Resilience: Integrating Standards on Risk, Disruption and Business Continuity in the Curriculum." Proceedings of the International Conference on Social and Education Sciences. Ed. M. Shelley, V. Akerson, and I. Sahin. Austin, TX: n.p., 2022. Web.
Greenwood, Lisa, Paul Stanitz, and Morgan Lamere. "The Role of EHS Leadership in the Era of COVID-19: Exploring the Challenges and Implications for Organizational Resilience." Proceedings of the A&WMA 114th Annual Conference & Exhibition. Ed. unknown. Pittsburgh, PA: Air & Waste Management Association, 2021. Web.
Andoh, Nana-Yaw, et al. "Sustainable Building without Certification: An Exploration of Trends and Implications." Proceedings of the 26th International Sustainable Development Research Society (ISDRS) Conference. Ed. unknown. Budapest, Hungary: International Sustainable Development Research Society, ISBN 978-88-943228-6-6, 2020. Web.
Greenwood, Lisa, et al. "Problem-Based Learning: A Tale of Three Courses." Proceedings of the 2019 ASEE Zone 1 Conference. Ed. NA. Niagara Falls, NY: American Society for Engineering Education, Web.
Greenwood, Lisa L, Jennifer L Schneider, and Maureen S. Valentine. "Setting a Course for Student Success: Standards-Based Curriculum and Capacity-Building across Risk Prevention Management System Domains." Proceedings of the 2018 ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference, April 6, Hartford, CT. Ed. NA. Washington, DC: American Society for Engineering Education, 2018. Web.
Greenwood, Lisa L, Jennifer L Schneider, and Maureen S Valentine. "Environmental Management Systems and Standards-Based Education: A Modular Approach." Proceedings of the Charting the Future: Environment, Energy & Health. A&WMA 111th Annual Conference &Exhibition, Hartford, CT, June 27. Ed. NA. Hartford, CT: Air & Waste Management Association, 2018. Web.
Dereinda, Fahmi and Lisa Greenwood. "Environmental Management System Risks and Opportunities: A Case Study in Pertamina Geothermal Energy Area Kamojang." Proceedings of the World Geothermal Congress 2015. Ed. Roland Horne. Stanford, CA: n.p., 2015. Web.
Journal Paper
Abraham, Yewande, et al. "Sustainable Building without Certification: An Exploration of Implications and Trends." Journal of Sustainability Research 4. 2 (2022): n.p. Web.
Greenwood, Lisa, Joseph Rosenbeck, and Jason Scott. "The Role of the Environmental Manager in Advancing Environmental Sustainability and Social Responsibility in the Organization." Journal of Environmental Sustainability 2. 1 (2012): 59-73. Web.
Invited Keynote/Presentation
Greenwood, Lisa. "Capacity Building for Organizational Resilience: Integrating Standards on Risk, Disruption and Business Continuity in the Curriculum." Quality 4.0 Summit: An Evolving Approach to Quality. American Society for Quality (ASQ). San Antonio, TX. 13 Oct. 2022. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa. "Enhancing Environmental Management Strategies and Competency in SMEs: Exploring Collaborative Systems Approaches to Support Sustainable Development." 27th International Sustainable Development Research Society Conference. Mid-Sweden University (virtual). Sundsvall, Sweden. 14 Jul. 2021. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa. "ISO 14001 User Survey 2021 Preliminary Report." 25 years of ISO 14001 and what the future holds. ISO Technical Committee 207. Geneva, Switzerland. 1 Nov. 2021. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa. "ISO 14001 User Survey 2021 Aequilibria Report." A workshop to celebrate 25th anniversary of ISO 14001. Aequilibria. Rome, Italy. 21 Sep. 2021. Conference Presentation.
Abraham, Yewande, et al. "Sustainable Building without Certification: An Exploration of Trends and Implications.”." 26th International Sustainable Development Research Society (ISDRS) Conference. Budapest University of Technology and Economics. Budapest, Hungary. 13 Jul. 2020. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa, Yewande Abraham, and Nana-Yaw Andoh. "Sustainable Buildings without LEED Certification: Why is this Becoming a Preferred Trend?" 18th Annual New York State Green Building Conference. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Syracuse, New York. 20 Nov. 2020. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa. "Standards in the Curriculum: Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management, and Safety." Exploring Innovations in College and University Standards Education. Standards Engineering Society. McLean, Virginia. 20 May 2020. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa, Dawn Hess, and Jennifer Schneider. "Capacity Building for Organizational Resilience: Standards-Based Curriculum on Risk, Disruption and Continuity." NIST Workshop on Standards Education - Grant Awardee Kick-Off. National Institute of Standards and Technology. Gaithersburg, Maryland. 5 Nov. 2020. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa. "The ABCs of Environmental Management Systems: Fundamentals, Myths and Realities." AWMA-NYWEA Joint Seminar 2020. Air and Waste Management Association, Genesee Finger Lakes Chapter. ROCHESTER, New York. 12 Feb. 2020. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa L, et al. "Beyond the Technical Lecture: Problem-Based Learning in Engineering Technology and Sustainability." 2019 ASEE Zone 1 Conference. University at Buffalo. Niagara Falls, NY. 13 Apr. 2019. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa. "Standards in the Curriculum: A Tale of Three Risk Domains." Fostering Partnerships to Integrate Standards into College Curriculum in the US. American National Standards Institute. Washington, D.C. 6 Nov. 2019. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa L. "Internal Auditor Independence in SMEs - Mission Impossible?" Exemplar Global Auditor Symposium. Exemplar Global. Virtual Conference, NA. 7 May 2018. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa L., et al. "Hit the Ground Running: Incorporating Risk-based Management Systems Standards in the Curriculum to Enhance Career Readiness." ASEE Northeast Conference. ASEE. Hartford, CT. 27 Apr. 2018. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa L. and Jennifer L. Schneider. "Incorporating Standards in Higher Education: An Applied Science Approach for Risk Prevention Management Systems Standards." NIST 5th Annual Standards Education Workshop. National Institute for Standards and Technology. Gaithersburg, MD. 2 Nov. 2017. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa L. "Incorporating Standards in Higher Education: Health, Safety, Environmental, & Community Sustainable Development Curricula." Standards: Enabler of Sustainability. NIST and Michigan State University. East Lansing, MI. 17 May 2017. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa L. "Incorporating Risk Prevention Management Standards in Higher Education: An Applied Science Approach." Standards in Context: Skill Requirements, Pedagogy and Research. International Cooperation for Education about Standardization (ICES) and Northwestern University Buffett Institute for Global Studies. Chicago, IL. 10 Aug. 2017. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa. "ISO 14001 Risks and Opportunities: Key Perspectives and Benefits, Perceived Challenges." Revision of ISO 14001 - Update and Developing Country Public Workshop. Bureau of Indian Standards. Delhi, India. 8 Sep. 2015. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa. "ISO 14001:2015 - Revisions and Implications." ANAB Professional Development Conference. ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board. Tampa, FL. 28 Jan. 2015. Conference Presentation.
Greenwood, Lisa. "ISO 14001 and the New ISO Management Systems Standards Model." AWMA Genesee--Finger Lakes Chapter Meeting - April. Air and Waste Management Assn - Genesee Finger Lakes Chapter. Rochester, NY. 15 Apr. 2015. Conference Presentation.
Invited Article/Publication
Stanitz, Paul and Lisa Greenwood. "EHS Leadership in the Era of COVID-19: Implications for Organizational Resilience." EM Magazine. (2022). Web.
Greenwood, Lisa, et al. "How to use ISO 14090 to support adaptation to climate change in an ISO 14001 environmental management system." International Organization for Standardization (ISO). (2021). Web.
Greenwood, Lisa. "ISO 14001 Continual Improvement Survey 2013 - Final Report and Analysis." International Organization for Standardization (ISO). (2014). Web.
Peer Reviewed/Juried Poster Presentation or Conference Paper
Sammons, Annabel and Lisa Greenwood. "Enhancing Sustainability Culture in the Workplace: A Framework for Improving Ems Effectiveness and Performance." Proceedings of the Engineering Sustainability 2019 - A Climate for Change. Ed. NA. Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation.

Currently Teaching

ESHS-720
Environmental, Health and Safety Management
3 Credits
This is the initial course in the curriculum core of RIT's MS degree program in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Management. It defines and profiles EHS management within the organization; explores EHS management history, motivations, and strategies; introduces current and developing systems for managing an organization's EHS aspects; and investigates the elements and implications of developing an organizational EHS vision and policy statement. The course's unique delivery style combines elements of distance-learning and an onsite executive-leader format.
ESHS-755
Corporate Social Responsibility
3 Credits
This course will introduce social responsibility concepts and approaches presented in key documents like the ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Standard, and will explore strategies for assisting an organization to identify and implement socially responsible initiatives appropriate to the nature and scope of its activities, products, and services.
ESHS-797
Graduate Project
3 Credits
This course provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their capabilities developed through their course of study to design, develop, and/or evaluate an EHS management related project culminating in a written report or manuscript and presentation.
ESHS-798
Continuation of Graduate Project
0 Credits
Continuation of Graduate Project

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