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Data Input for Cloud-Based Environmental Data Management

The deadline to transfer sufficient compliance allowances into your account to meet your compliance obligation.

Simplify EHS compliance with workflows in Locus Platform

Locus product manager, Snetu Karania, and Stephen Pierce provide a step-by-step overview of Locus Workflows in today’s blog post.

Keep up with evolving PFAS requirements

The EPA added two PFAS chemicals as Hazardous Substances. Learn how Locus software is keeping up with PFAS chemical tracking and reporting.

Get ahead of evolving refrigerant requirements

Your company can stay ahead of regulations, minimize risks, and unlock new opportunities for success in the area of sustainable refrigerant management.

Optimize your waste management practices

Learn how Locus provides advanced data management, operational optimization, and regulatory compliance tools to achieve greater efficiency.

Clean Ports & Data Tracking

The US EPA’s Clean Ports Program offers support for emissions reduction initiatives as port-related environmental challenges increase.

Cap-and-trade compliance deadlines

The deadline to transfer sufficient compliance allowances into your account to meet your compliance obligation.

Go Beyond Line Charts

At Locus Technologies, we are committed to providing cutting-edge visualization tools to enhance your data analysis experience.

Improving Workplace Safety with Incident Management Software

Our Incident Management software can revolutionize your safety protocols, prevent incidents, track incidents, and respond to incidents.

Staying Power: The Locus Technologies Difference

In the ever-evolving landscape of environmental software solutions, Locus Technologies stands out for 27 years of continuous innovation.

Tag Archive for: ESG

Driving ESG Success: Social Impact and Reporting Excellence Webinar

Locus CEO invited to join Harvard adjunct professor and others as ESG expert panelists for an educational program on November 12, 2024. This online event will be hosted by Winmark Global, a London-based company helping c-suite executives forge new pathways to success. The November 12 event will address the impact of CSRD reporting standards and how software simplifies compliance. 

2024 Masters of Building Fair in Rovinj, Croatia

Two engineering PhDs from Locus Technologies will be featured presenters on ESG and embodied carbon at the Masters of Building Fair in Rovinj, Croatia in October. Locus CEO, Dr. Neno Duplan, and Locus software developer, Dr. Zvone Dadic, will each lead sessions about the new role of environmental software in green building initiatives and sustainability disclosures.

Locus’ Sustainable Construction Software Aligns with New US EPA Label Program for Low Embodied Carbon Construction Materials

Locus Simplifies Reporting for Buy Clean Programs and Embodied Carbon Emissions

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., August 27, 2024
Locus Technologies, the sustainability and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance software leader, today announced that its Sustainable Construction application is compatible with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), including those that will be produced and enriched during Phase 1 of the US EPA labeling program that was announced earlier this month. The EPA program will enable purchasers to easily identify and procure verified low embodied carbon construction materials and cite the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of a single unit of the material, as recorded in the EPD. Construction contractors connect the EPDs for their selected materials, spanning multiple product categories such as steel, glass, concrete, asphalt, and discrete mixes, into Locus software, along with data pertaining to the quantity of each material that enters the construction site. Locus calculates the emissions across infinite EPDs and quantity-records to effectively track the environmental impact of building and transportation projects, and to easily demonstrate compliance with low carbon targets.  

“Our clients are accurate and credible in every environmental, health, safety, and sustainability pursuit, including clean construction,” said Wes Hawthorne, President of Locus. “Considering the magnitude of construction projects, especially those for government infrastructure, there may be big differences between the predicted emissions in the design phase, and the actual reporting that comes directly from tracking EPDs and verified material quantities.”   

The significance, volume, and quality of EPDs is expected to grow subsequent to the EPA labeling program. Locus Sustainable Construction software supports several API integrations, empowering contractors to source EPDs directly from the EC3 database or the EPA’s future EPD and labeling registry. The software also helps to “simplify the process for specifiers and contractors to track compliance with directives to procure and use these materials and products,” as outlined in the EPA announcement, and to demonstrate the cumulative impacts. Locus manages this data across individual infrastructure projects or a portfolio of development sites. 

“While the rollouts of the EPA label program will focus on A1 to A3 stages of a Life Cycle Assessment, Locus software is designed with flexibility to manage GHG and other EPD data from your choice of endpoints: Cradle to Gate, Cradle to Laid, and Cradle to Grave,” said Dorian Bailey, former Chief of Clean Construction for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the current Customer Success Director at Locus Technologies. “Net zero ambitions are generally limited to operational carbon, like a building’s energy use, so we are pleased to help A/E and Construction Contractors simplify the work of reducing embodied carbon as well.” 

Locus Sustainable Construction is one of several integrated applications available in Locus software. Other Locus offerings include EHS risk and compliance, waste management, water quality, incident management, ESG reporting, and robust environmental data management software. This collection of specialized tools enables clients to manage every facet of sustainable construction and environmental data in one place. To learn more about Locus Sustainable Construction or the full suite of applications, please visit www.locustec.com 

About Locus Technologies

Locus Technologies, the global environmental, social, governance (ESG), sustainability, and EHS compliance software leader, empowers companies of every size and industry to be credible with ESG reporting. From 1997, Locus pioneered enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) for EHS compliance, water management, and ESG credible reporting. Locus apps and software solutions improve business performance by strengthening risk management and EHS for organizations across industries and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises, such as Sempra, Corteva, Chevron, DuPont, Chemours, San Jose Water Company, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Port of Seattle, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, have selected Locus. Locus is headquartered in Mountain View, California. For further information regarding Locus and its commitment to excellence in SaaS solutions, please visit www.locustec.com or email info@locustec.com. 

Locus Announces Its Environmental SaaS Will Support Broader EHS Compliance Initiatives at a Top Oil & Gas Corporation

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., August 7, 2024Locus Technologies, the sustainability and Environmental Health Safety (EHS) compliance software leader, today announced that one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies elected to expand its worldwide Locus software license to include additional functionality, regions, and sites. This expansion includes Locus EIM for additional regions, Locus’ EHS compliance platform, and Locus’ purpose-built Waste Management application to provide a scalable, single system of record for enterprise-wide waste management. The implementation will span the company’s worldwide business units, commencing immediately in the US, followed by Africa in 2025, and the remainder of the company’s regions in 2026. This agreement follows a rigorous, six-month pilot deployment at a large refinery site, including thorough proof of concept testing, vendor capability analysis, and scalability and usability testing.

Under the new Master Service Agreement, the oil and gas company expanded its existing use of Locus EIM to also become the system of record for its environmental-based analytical laboratory and field data in Australia.

“Locus has supported this prestigious company with our flagship EIM software since 2003,” said Neno Duplan, Founder and CEO of Locus Technologies. “As they continue to prioritize environmental risk management and expand their EHS compliance and ESG initiatives, Locus is pleased to respond with enhanced technologies to drive data integrity, accessibility, and reporting across the enterprise with Locus Platform. We are pleased that one of our longest customers continues to recognize the power and scalability of the Locus SaaS solution and selected Locus as their system of record for waste management and compliance.”

About Locus Technologies

Locus Technologies, the global environmental, social, governance (ESG), sustainability, and EHS compliance software leader, empowers companies of every size and industry to be credible with ESG reporting. From 1997, Locus pioneered enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) for EHS compliance, water management, and ESG credible reporting. Locus apps and software solutions improve business performance by strengthening risk management and EHS for organizations across industries and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises, such as Sempra, Corteva, DuPont, Chemours, San Jose Water Company, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Port of Seattle, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, have selected Locus. Locus Technologies is headquartered in Mountain View, California. For further information regarding Locus Technologies and its commitment to excellence in SaaS solutions, please visit www.locustec.com or email info@locustec.com.

Locus Technologies Successfully Completes SOC 1 and SOC 2 Audits

Locus becomes the only EHS Software provider with both valid verifications of its financials, operations, and security

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 30, 2024Locus Technologies, the only science-driven software company at the nexus of sustainability and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance, today announced the successful completion of its Type 2 SOC 1® and Type 2 SOC 2® audits as of July 5, 2024, for the period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The company considers these more rigorous “type 2” audits and the subsequent third-party attestation reports to be further evidence of its leadership, integrity, and security in the EHS software and ESG reporting markets.

The SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits were conducted by leading compliance assessor A-LIGN, a technology-enabled security and compliance partner trusted by more than 2,500 global organizations to help mitigate cybersecurity risks.

“Organizations are drowning in ‘Big-environmental-Data’ and inadequate spreadsheets and home-built databases, so they are eager to move to an EHS Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) they can trust,” said Neno Duplan, Founder and CEO of Locus. “Our Type 2 SOC 1 and Type 2 SOC 2 verifications give companies the confidence they need to make the move to Locus, especially amid cybersecurity threats and an unstable climate of corporate consolidation in the EHS and ESG software markets. Locus remains independent—and independently verified.”

By adhering to the stringent requirements of System and Organization Controls (SOC) audits, Locus demonstrates its commitment to protecting sensitive customer data against cyber threats and operational failures. This builds trust with customers, assuring them that their data is secure and managed according to the highest industry standards and helps Locus comply with various regulatory requirements.

“Locus prides itself on helping customers be accurate and credible in their environmental, health, and safety monitoring and reporting. This is particularly true for ESG reporting where greenwashing is clouding the credibility of reporting. Earning current third-party validation of our own processes is an important way to demonstrate our credibility in the market,” continued Duplan.

Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), SOC 1 is an examination of controls at a service organization that are likely to be relevant to user entities’ internal control over financial reporting; the SOC 2 examination is designed for organizations of any size, regardless of industry and scope, to ensure the personal assets of their potential and existing customers are protected. SOC reports are recognized globally and affirm that a company’s infrastructure, software, people, data, policies, financials, procedures, and operations have been formally reviewed.

“Congratulations to Locus Technologies for completing their SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits, a widely recognized signal of trust and security,” said Steve Simmons, COO of A-LIGN. “It’s great to work with organizations like Locus who understand the value of expertise in driving an efficient audit and the importance of a high-quality final report.”

If you are interested in viewing Locus Technologies’ SOC 1 or SOC 2 reports, please contact info@locustec.com. For more information about Locus EHS software, please visit us at www.locustec.com.

ABOUT LOCUS TECHNOLOGIES

Locus Technologies is the only scientist-driven software company at the nexus of analytical and field data management, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance, and sustainability. Locus software manages air, water, waste, energy, emissions, site, and incident data within a configurable platform for risk mitigation and regulatory reporting. The company’s work in embodied carbon, CO2 emissions, refrigerants, and PFAS raises the bar in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures. And with industry-leading methods for data intake, queries, validation, tracking, visualization, and tasking, Locus is uniquely suited for the most complex or consequential operations — where accuracy and credibility cannot be compromised. Founded in 1997, Locus software now supports 1.3 million sites and 500 million real-time records for nuclear, chemical, petroleum, manufacturing, water utilities, environmental consulting firms, and U.S. Department of Energy facilities such as Los Alamos National Laboratory. Locus Technologies is headquartered in Silicon Valley in California. To learn more, visit www.locustec.com.

National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) & Locus Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 21, 2024Locus Technologies (Locus), the pioneer in water, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) software solutions, and NREP are proud to announce a strategic partnership to promote their complementary offerings to organizations and their EHS and Facility professionals.

Established in 1987, NREP has been certifying qualified professionals for over 35 Years and is the foremost not-for-profit organization in the environmental and safety industries. NREP is committed to providing professional growth through certification and offers multiple programs to provide global recognition for professionals based upon their education, field knowledge, and professional attributes. NREP’s mission aligns perfectly with the core values of Locus, who have provided software backed by certified environmental professionals for over 27 years.

As part of this partnership, Locus and NREP are offering Certified Refrigerant Compliance Manager (CRCM) certification, designed to recognize a professional’s competence for managing refrigerant compliance within an organization. A CRCM candidate will gain the skills and knowledge to coordinate and manage environmental and safety compliance related to: EPA required record keeping and reporting; refrigerant purchasing; handling and use, storage, and disposal.

CRCM – Certified Refrigerant Compliance Manager Certification is designed to recognize a professional’s competence for managing refrigerant compliance within an organization. A CRCM candidate should possess the skills and knowledge to coordinate and manage environmental and safety compliance related to: EPA required record keeping and reporting; refrigerant purchasing; handling and use, storage, and disposal.

To register and pay for the NREP CRCM Workshop, visit www.nrep.org to download the Application Form.

For further information regarding Locus Technologies and its commitment to excellence in SaaS solutions, please visit www.locustec.com or email info@locustec.com.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey selects Locus Technologies Cloud Software for GHG Management

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 9, 2024 — Locus Technologies, the leading Environmental Health and safety (EHS) Compliance and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) software provider, was awarded a contract with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to expand its system of records for sustainability and waste programs offered through Software as a Service (SaaS), Locus announced today.

The expansion will include a comprehensive application to capture operational and organizational greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria air pollutant (CAP) emission inventories from all Port Authority activities. This application will expand the Port Authority’s current Locus applications for construction sustainability and waste management. The expanded applications will replace spreadsheet-based inventory programs. Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions will be captured from direct fuel usage, indirect energy purchases, trains, aircraft, ships, trucks, construction equipment, building operations, and others. Locus provides clients powerful software tools to track and manage various emissions streams.

“We are excited that the Port Authority selected Locus Technologies for their ambitious goal of tracking all carbon emissions, including all construction activities. We provide the software solution they need to fit their business processes across all facilities for carbon emissions management with the ability to incorporate other EHS and Sustainability data on the same unified platform in the future,” said Neno Duplan, CEO of Locus.

“The Port Authority has ambitious goals to cut our agency’s operating emissions by 50% by 2030 and to achieve net zero for all emissions by 2050,” said Christopher Diamond, Director of the Office of Sustainability. Utilizing Locus’s software will help us manage our emissions data more efficiently and allow us to easily monitor trends so that we can meet our goals.”

About Locus Technologies

Locus Technologies, the global environmental, social, governance (ESG), Sustainability, and EHS Compliance software leader, empowers companies of every size and industry to be credible with ESG reporting. From 1997, Locus pioneered enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) for EHS Compliance, water management, and ESG credible reporting. Locus apps and software solutions improve business performance by strengthening risk management and EHS for organizations across industries and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises, such as Chevron, Sempra, Corteva, DuPont, Chemours, San Jose Water Company, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Port of Seattle, Onto Innovations, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, have selected Locus.

Locus Technologies’ headquarters is in Mountain View, California.

For further information regarding Locus Technologies and its commitment to excellence in SaaS solutions, please visit www.locustec.com or email info@locustec.com.

Mark Harbin Joins Locus Technologies to Lead Refrigerant Management Product Development and Consulting

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 18, 2024 — Locus Technologies, (Locus), the pioneer in water, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) software solutions, proudly announces that Mark Harbin, veteran refrigerant compliance expert, joined Locus to lead product development for refrigerant management and to provide refrigerant management guidance, training, and certification.

With over three decades of refrigerants and environmental stewardship expertise, Mark Harbin brings knowledge and leadership to Locus. His extensive background includes pivotal roles spearheading compliance services and managing refrigerant compliance software products. Harbin has also significantly contributed to industry giants such as Honeywell International, Carrier, and York International.

At Locus, Mark Harbin will steer the development of innovative solutions for refrigerant management while providing expert guidance, training, and certification in this critical area. His track record of shaping comprehensive product roadmaps and fostering technological innovation aligns perfectly with Locus’ commitment to advancing sustainability efforts through cutting-edge software solutions.

Locus President Wes Hawthorne commented on the appointment, “We are thrilled to welcome Mark Harbin to our team. His deep expertise in refrigerant management and proven track record of driving product innovation will be instrumental as we continue to empower our clients with best-in-class EHS and ESG solutions.”

Mark Harbin expressed his enthusiasm for joining Locus, stating, “I am honored to join Locus Technologies and contribute to developing solutions that address pressing environmental challenges. I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive impactful change and further advance sustainability efforts within the industry.”

“We are very excited to have Mark join our team. Refrigeration and air conditioning cause up to 10 percent of global carbon emissions. The leaks alone produce more carbon than all the air travel worldwide. Adding refrigerant gases to Locus SaaS underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to providing our customers with a single system of record to manage all their sustainability and EHS compliance.”, said Locus’s CEO Neno Duplan.

With a proven track record in providing leading-edge EHS and ESG software solutions, Locus continues to spearhead advancements in compliance, sustainability, and corporate responsibility across diverse industries and geographies.

About Locus Technologies

Locus Technologies, the global environmental, social, governance (ESG), Sustainability, and EHS Compliance software leader, empowers companies of every size and industry to be credible with ESG reporting. From 1997, Locus Technologies pioneered enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) for EHS Compliance, water management, and ESG credible reporting. Locus apps and software solutions improve business performance by strengthening risk management and EHS for organizations across industries and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises, such as Chevron, Sempra, Corteva, DuPont, Chemours, San Jose Water Company, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Port of Seattle, Onto Innovations, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, have selected Locus.

Locus Technologies’ headquarters is in Mountain View, California.

For further information regarding Locus Technologies and its commitment to excellence in SaaS solutions, please visit www.locustec.com or email info@locustec.com.

Dorian Bailey Joins Locus Technologies to Lead Alliances and Customer Success

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 5, 2024 — Locus Technologies, a pioneer in water, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) software solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dorian Bailey as Director of Alliances and Customer Success.

Bringing over 25 years of experience in environmental programs, sustainable construction, materials science, and regulatory compliance, Dorian Bailey joins Locus with a rich background in driving impactful initiatives within the industry. Before her role at Locus, Bailey held senior positions at the Port Authority of NY & NJ, managing multimillion-dollar contracts encompassing various environmental services, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance efforts.

Dorian Bailey specializes in quantifying embodied carbon dioxide emissions from construction materials, a critical focus considering the construction industry’s significant contribution to global carbon emissions. Her expertise in managing environmental investigations, consulting services, hazardous waste disposal, and air/emissions monitoring will be invaluable in advancing Locus’ mission of providing a leading-edge SaaS for sustainability and regulatory compliance.

At the Port Authority, Bailey supervised and audited construction, professional, technical, and contractual staff to ensure compliance with federal, NYSDEC, and NJDEP regulations and permits. She also played a pivotal role in designing and implementing environmental contract laboratory programs. Engineering support for greenhouse gas and criteria pollutant inventories was also provided. Bailey was instrumental in developing sustainability tracking in Stage IV construction, including material circularity, the quantification of on-site diesel emissions, and the embodied carbon of construction materials.

Commenting on Bailey’s appointment, Locus Technologies CEO Neno Duplan stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Dorian Bailey to our team. Her extensive experience in environmental programs and regulatory compliance aligns perfectly with Locus’ commitment to providing innovative EHS and ESG solutions. With Dorian leading our alliances and customer success efforts, we are poised to drive greater value for our clients and partners.”

Dorian Bailey expressed her excitement about joining Locus, stating, “I am honored to join Locus Technologies, a true leader in environmental and sustainability software solutions. I look forward to leveraging my experience to forge impactful alliances and ensure the success of our customers in their sustainability and compliance endeavors.”

With Dorian Bailey at the helm of alliances and customer success, Locus Technologies reaffirms its dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive positive environmental outcomes and regulatory compliance for organizations worldwide.
With a proven track record in providing leading-edge EHS and ESG software solutions, Locus continues to spearhead advancements in compliance, sustainability, and corporate responsibility across diverse industries and geographies.

About Locus Technologies

Locus Technologies, the global environmental, social, governance (ESG), Sustainability, and EHS Compliance software leader, empowers companies of every size and industry to be credible with ESG reporting. From 1997 Locus Technologies pioneered enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) for EHS Compliance, water management, and ESG credible reporting. Locus apps and software solutions improve business performance by strengthening risk management and EHS for organizations across industries and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises, such as Chevron, Sempra, Corteva, DuPont, Chemours, San Jose Water Company, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Port of Seattle, Onto Innovations, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, have selected Locus.

Locus Technologies’ headquarters is in Mountain View, California.
For further information regarding Locus Technologies and its commitment to excellence in SaaS solutions, please visit www.locustec.com or email info@locustec.com.

Locus Technologies Unveils Expansion of its Water SaaS to Produced Water Management for the Oil and Gas Industry

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 — Locus Technologies, (Locus), the pioneer in water, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) software solutions, announces expansion of its water management SaaS platform to include management of produced water within the oil and gas industry. This cutting-edge solution, seamlessly integrated with Locus’ suite of applications, underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to driving sustainable practices while optimizing operational efficiency.

Locus has engineered a comprehensive application designed specifically for the efficient and sustainable management of produced water. This latest addition to Locus’s suite of water solutions aims to address the complex demands of the oil and gas industry while ensuring compliance, conservation, and operational excellence.

The new application is seamlessly interoperable with other Locus solutions catering to the oil and gas sector, such as ESG, air emissions, waste management, and water quality management. Locus software empowers organizations to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and enhance overall efficiency across their operations by streamlining data integration and providing actionable insights.

Locus’ CEO, Neno Duplan, emphasized the company’s dedication to delivering comprehensive water management solutions while driving advancements in technology for the beneficial reuse of water beyond the realms of the oil and gas, and energy industries. “We remain focused on delivering comprehensive water management solutions to our customers while advancing technologies for the beneficial reuse of water inside and outside of the oil and gas industry, which holds the promise of further improving the sustainability of our customer’s operations,” stated Duplan.

With a proven track record in providing leading-edge EHS and ESG software solutions, Locus continues to spearhead advancements in compliance, sustainability, and corporate responsibility across diverse industries and geographies.

About Locus Technologies

Locus Technologies, the global environmental, social, governance (ESG), Sustainability, and EHS Compliance software leader, empowers companies of every size and industry to be credible with ESG reporting. From 1997 Locus Technologies pioneered enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) for EHS Compliance, water management, and ESG credible reporting. Locus apps and software solutions improve business performance by strengthening risk management and EHS for organizations across industries and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises, such as Chevron, Sempra, Corteva, DuPont, Chemours, San Jose Water Company, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Port of Seattle, Onto Innovations, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, have selected Locus.

Locus Technologies’ headquarters is in Mountain View, California.

For further information regarding Locus Technologies and its commitment to excellence in SaaS solutions, please visit www.locustec.com or email info@locustec.com.