June 25 , 2009

Summary

1. Energy Bill Unfinished, but Vote Near
2. Sears Tower to Be Revamped to Produce Most of Its Own Power
3. Dell Earns Top Spot in Inaugural Corporate Sustainability Index Benchmark Report
4. The Seven Phases of Producing a Sustainability Report
5. Job Opportunities

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Energy Bill Unfinished, but Vote Near
The House is moving toward a vote Friday on energy and climate change legislation, with several significant issues still unresolved but with Democratic leaders expressing confidence that they will muster the votes to pass it.
President Obama endorsed the measure on Tuesday at a White House news conference, calling it “extraordinarily important.” He has sent aides to Capitol Hill to lobby for the bill almost daily and dispatched cabinet officers and senior advisers to a half-dozen states this week to try to drum up public support.

Sears Tower to Be Revamped to Produce Most of Its Own Power
"The Sears Tower... will soon have another unique feature: wind turbines sprouting from its recessed rooftops high in the sky. The building’s owners, leasing agents and architects said Wednesday that they are literally taking environmental sustainability to new heights with a $350 million retrofit of the 1970s-era modernist building — and the turbines are only the tip of the transformation. The plan, to begin immediately, aims to reduce electricity use in the tower by 80 percent over five years through upgrades in the glass exterior, internal lighting, heating, cooling and elevator systems — and its own green power generation."

Dell Earns Top Spot in Inaugural Corporate Sustainability Index Benchmark Report
"Dell took the lead position in its Global Business Sustainability Service's inaugural Corporate Sustainability Index (CSI) Benchmark Report for 2009. With an overall score of 317.9, Dell bested firms such as British Telecom (265.2), IBM (258.5), and Hewlett-Packard (255.1), scoring particularly well in areas of renewable energy, recycling and embedded sustainability strategy. Dell's environmental commitments are bearing fruit and elevating the company to the position of most environmentally progressive IT vendor in the world for 2008."

The Seven Phases of Producing a Sustainability Report
Putting together a successful sustainability report relies on teamwork, support from the top of the company, ample feedback and a healthy dose of introspection. There are seven phases to producing a report, according to “Sustainability Reporting 101: Best Practice Strategies for Successful Reports” a Webinar from Addison, a brand strategy and communications design firm that has produced sustainability reports for companies including ITT, Time Warner and AIG, among others.

Corporate Manager, Health & Safety Services, Avery Dennison Corp., Mentor, OH
Avery Dennison is looking for Corporate Manager for it’s Health & Safety Services Division. The position reports to the Corporate Director of Health & Safety Services. The Corporate Manager will primarily be responsible for: continuously improving occupational health and safety performance to world class standards while driving compliance to applicable regulatory standards; leading the development of policies, programs, processes, procedures, standards, tools and training to facilitate global standardization and consistency for occupational health and safety and hazardous materials transportation programs; representing the company’s safety culture and values and demonstrating the ability to lead a progressive organization to assess occupational health and safety risks and to devise and implement programs and process that drive constant improvement in occupational health and safety. Minimum requirements include Undergraduate degree in business, engineering, or technical discipline, with a minimum of ten (10) years safety experience in a manufacturing environment. Advanced certification (i.e. Certified Safety Professional) amd OSHA VPP or OSHAS 1800 experience is preferred. View further job functions and requirements, follow the link above.

Senior EH&S Specialist, Gen-Probe, San Diego, CA
Gen-Probe is seeking an experienced Senior EH&S Specialist who will provide solutions and guidance for a wide range of safety-related issues. This may include developing EH&S programs for multiple facilities (both domestic and international) and overseeing accident investigations and implementing corrective actions. Candidates must have experience in developing, implementing and managing EH&S programs. Candidates are being looked for to provide guidance to management on EH&S Issues, oversee accident investigations, maintain liaisons with various government agencies, keep abreast of new developments, and implement & monitors safety/loss control activities. A BS degree with 5-8 years of experience (or an MA with 2-4 years of experience) is required. Gen-Probe has a preference for those who have CIH, CSP certification and have an advanced knowledge of federal and state EH&S regulations.

Safety, Health & Environmental Manager, Sherwin Williams, Holland, MI
The Sherwin-Williams Company’s Holland facility, a Michigan VPP site and manufacturer & distributor of paints, cleaning products & miscellaneous consumer goods packaged in aerosol cans, currently has an opening for a Safety, Health & Environmental Manager. This position is responsible for leading the coordination and administration of the facility’s environmental, health, and safety program and regulatory issues in compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and Company environmental and safety regulations including air compliance and process safety. Key responsibilities include accumulating, preparing and maintaining all reports relating to safety and environmental compliance; developing, implementing, and administering site programs, such as process safety, along with site management to maintain a safe work environment; developing, analyzing, implementing, and, as needed, administering and recording site training programs to ensure compliance as well as development of employees; accumulating, administering, and maintaining site MSDS information and safety & environmental inspection information; coordinating SMART activities, facilitating Central Safety Committee and meetings as needed; managing work-related injuries, illnesses, and incidents in coordination with company and state regulations. The successful candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or technical degree, 10+ years of industrial EHS experience with previous experience in PSM, working knowledge of EHS laws/regulations/code requirements, good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization, and work well both in a team as well as independently.

Manager, Environmental Health & Safety, Cardinal Health, CA
Cardinal Health is looking for an EHS Manager at one of their California faciliaties. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing programs and policies that ensure the overall safety and health of employees and that enables compliant business operations. Cardinal Health is looking for someone who will demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge of quality assurance systems and approaches and someone who can develop successful compliance strategies while balancing appropriate risk. Other expectations include: understanding complex functional situations, encouraging informed risk-taking and acting as a catalyst for innovation at Cardinal Health, generating practical and sustainable options to solve problems and create business opportunities while maximizing existing resources. The candidate will be accountable for providing leadership, ensuring regulatory conformation, advising regional and facility management on EHS issues, promoting knowledge transfer through regional teams, best practices and training, among a variety of other tasks and goals. Basic requirements include a B.S. in a technical discipline with certification (CSP) or (CIH) preferred. Five years of direct EH&S experience managing multiple facilities required along with a strong knowledge of Federal and State OSHA and EPA, EH&S management systems and workers’ compensation requirements. For more details and to apply, either visit www.cardinalhealth.com/careers and search for jobs and type in Job Number 9002218, 9002209 or 900217 in the Job Number Search field or view the link above.

Have a safe, healthy and environmental week!

Carol Singer Neuvelt
NAEM Executive Director
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