June 28, 2012

"Good habits are worth being fanatical about." - John Irving (1942- ), American Novelist

1. Rio+20 and the World of Clarice
2. Federal Court upholds EPA's global warming rules
3. 7 steps to a greener Chinese supply chain
4. Are Americans too complacent as disasters strike?
5. Accounting for natural wealth gains world traction
6. Think you can't take a vacation? The sound business reasons you really should
7. Job Opportunities

July 9-11, 2012
2012 Environmental Women's Leadership Roundtable
This unique event will provide focused learning, while connecting corporate environmental women leaders and Washington-based policy influencers.
Register Today - Registration closes Friday, July 6

Aug. 1-2, 2012
2012 EHS Compliance Excellence Conference
See how leading companies are managing EHS to ensure compliance, reduce risk and drive business results.
Register Today

Oct. 17-19, 2012
2012 EHS Management Forum - Speakers and program updated on 6/27
With two days of peer-led interactive sessions and keynote presentations, this is the premier event dedicated to showcasing best practices in EHS and sustainability management.
Register Today

Rio+20 and the World of Clarice
As governments clearly fumbled in the face of the complex challenges of imagining and building a more equitable and sustainable economic growth model in the decades ahead, senior business executives and leaders of civil society engaged in intelligent and productive dialogue about difficult issues at hundreds of thematic panels held at the Corporate Sustainability Forum and other sessions held in Rio. In this sense, Rio+20 signaled a welcome change of dynamic in the public policy debate that may not be apparent but is substantive and potentially consequential.

Federal Court Upholds EPA's global warming rules
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the first-ever regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gases, saying that the EPA was "unambiguously correct" in using existing federal law to address global warming. The rules, which had been challenged by industry groups and several states, will reduce emissions of six heat-trapping gases from large industrial facilities, as well as from automobile tailpipes.

7 steps to a greener Chinese supply chain
As NGO’s  heighten their monitoring and the Chinese government enforces new laws to increase transparency and accountability, multinational corporations can expect growing pressure to run a clean supply chain. But rather than simply monitoring Chinese suppliers’ compliance with local EHS standards, leading companies are giving suppliers tools and incentives to independently improve environmental performance.

Are Americans too complacent as disasters strike?
The results of the 2012 Public Safety Survey are in and it's not looking good for Americans. Despite a record-breaking year of federally declared disasters in 2011, including floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires, the survey determined that many Americans still lack basic awareness of their local emergency communications systems.

Accounting for natural wealth gains world traction
Putting a price on a natural bounty long taken for granted as free may sound impossible, even ridiculous. But after three decades on the fringes of serious policymaking, the idea is gaining traction, from the vividly clear waters of the Maldives to the sober, suited reaches of the World Bank.

Think you can't take a vacation? The sound business reasons you really should
We know; you're totally, utterly indispensable to your business. Think again: Here are 10 reasons work is better off without you for a while. Now pack your bags and go!

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EHS Manager, AMCOL , Lafayette, LA
AMCOL has an opening for an EHS Manager at our manufacturing plant in Lafayette, LA. The EHS Manager will work closely with all levels of personnel to identify workplace safety hazards, ensure compliance with government regulations, and identify and evaluate environmental problems and offer solutions. In addition, the EHS Manager will assist with planning, establishing, implementing and maintaining a variety of occupational health, safety, environmental programs to assure the highest possible degree of safety for employees. Company offers competitive salary and benefits package. College degree in an Environmental, Chemical, Health & Safety or related field desired with at least 4 years of EHS experience To apply or learn more about AMCOL please visit: http://www.amcol.com/CareersBenefits.aspx.

EHS Coordinator, AMCOL, Cartersville, GA
AMCOL has an opening for an EHS Coordinator at our manufacturing plant in Cartersville, GA. The EHS Coordinator provides support to the Cartersville and Aberdeen operations and will work closely with all levels of personnel to identify workplace safety hazards, ensure compliance with government regulations, and identify and evaluate environmental problems and offer solutions. In addition, the EHS Coordinator will assist with planning, establishing, implementing and maintaining a variety of occupational health, safety, environmental programs to assure the highest possible degree of safety for employees. Bachelors Degree preferred, preferably in one of the sciences, with 2-4 years leading a safety or environmental program. To apply or learn more about AMCOL please visit: http://www.amcol.com/CareersBenefits.aspx.

Environmental Specialist I, CVS Caremark, Woonsocket, RI
This position will report to the Director of Environmental Management or an Environmental Manager III. Primary responsibilities include assisting in the development and implementation of environmental compliance programs for all CVS Caremark facilities. Working with a Manager, the Environmental Specialist I position will interact with business partners to address compliance needs. This position will assist in the research of regulatory requirements and initiate steps to determine applicability under the supervision of a manager. The Environmental Specialist I will have general knowledge of major federal environmental regulations. This Specialist I position will monitor regulatory notices and assist a Manager in responding to agencies. In addition, this position will support environmental programs by providing field assistance to all CVS Caremark facilities under the supervision of a Manager. 5 to 8 years prior related work experience required.

Environmental Specialist II, CVS Caremark, Woonsocket, RI
This position will report to the Director of Environmental Management or an Environmental Manager III. The primary responsibilities will include supporting the development and implementation of environmental compliance programs for all CVS Caremark facilities. The Environmental Specialist II will have good working knowledge of major federal environmental regulations. This position will research of regulatory requirements and determine applicability under the supervision of a manager. Working with a Manager, the Environmental Specialist II position will interact with business partners to identify compliance requirements applicable to CVS Caremark operations. This Specialist position will monitor regulatory notices and respond to agencies on minor matters. In addition, this position will be a technical resource to all CVS Caremark facilities. Bachelors required, masters degree preferred. 8 to 10 years prior related work experience required.

Safety & Environmental Professional, John Deere, Thibodaux, LA
As a Safety & Environmental Professional for John Deere in Thibodaux, LA, you will be the primary person responsible for the safety, health and environmental programs/processes and compliance at John Deere Thibodaux. Within this role, you will be expected to develop programs which identify and reduce employee exposure to workplace hazards and ensure they are implemented and provide direction to staff and line management for establishing and sustaining the safety and environmental culture of the unit. Ideally, you will have a BS in Engineering, Technology, Science or a similar discipline with 4+ years of experience in the environmental profession in a manufacturing environment (this includes Environmental Management Systems and standards). 3-5 years supervisory experience preferred. To apply go to visit John Deere careers and search for job # 50483630.

Director of Environmental Operations, BNSF Railway, Fort Worth, TX
BNSF is looking for a Director of Environmental Operations. This important position will have responsibility to lead the environmental operations team and in developing and/or implementing applicable environmental systems, policies and practices across our rail network. Areas of responsibility include capital and expense budgeting, compliance management (air, water, waste), environmental permitting, and sustainability. Direct experience in stormwater management and controls, industrial wastewater treatment plants, air permitting (mobile and/or stationary sources), and new facility/site permitting (i.e. NEPA) evaluations is strongly desired. Qualifications are 10+ years of practical leadership experience in environmental compliance and permitting. A minimum of a BS degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences or similar related programs are required. BNSF is a EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Please submit resumes by email to steven.klug@bnsf.com.

HSE Director, ConocoPhillips, Houston, TX
ConocoPhillips is building a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals to manage an aggressive exploration program in deepwater Gulf of Mexico (GOM). Based in Houston, TX, the HSE Director provides overall Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) operations support for the deepwater Gulf of Mexico Exploration (DWGOM) drilling program. As such, the preferred candidate will have Gulf of Mexico and offshore drilling operations experience. The primary function of this position is to manage the HSE aspects of drilling operations with a particular emphasis on safety and health issues. The candidate will be reporting to the Manager, GOM Deepwater Drilling, the responsibilities of the HSE Director, DWGOM Exploration include: Contractor HSE Management, Regulatory Compliance, Oil Spill and Emergency Response Plan, Hazard analysis and management, Incident investigation, HSE performance metrics collection and reporting, HSE training for COP DWGOM drilling personnel. BS degree in relevant degree with 10+ years experience as an HSE professional, MA preferred, CSP preferred. Expert knowledge of GOM offshore HSE regulations preferred.

Have a safe, healthy and environmental week!

Carol Singer Neuvelt
NAEM Executive Director

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