“Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above it.”
Washington Irving (1783 – 1859)
American short story writer, essayist, and biographer
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Cultivating a Meaningful Career through Passion, Professional Development and Perseverance
As the Director of Global Retail Environmental Health & Safety at The Estée Lauder Companies, Drena Howard’s passion for her work and leadership savvy have made her a rising star in the EHS&S profession. We spoke with her for this edition of CSR Talkback to learn more about the skills in her toolbox and how she invests in her professional development to advance her effectiveness. Read more...
CSR Wire
How Companies Say They’re Using Big Data
Are companies seeing any value to their investments in “big data”? 80% say their investments are successful, with nearly one-half of all executives indicating that they have decreased expenses as a direct result of their investments in big data. However, big data isn’t just being used for cost-cutting. Read more...
Harvard Business Review
Six Key Takeaways from the NAEM 2017 EHS & Sustainability Software Conference
NAEM's EHS and Sustainability Software and Data Management Conference is the best opportunity to meet with the leading solution providers in one place and to hear from fellow users who manage these systems on a daily basis. If you did not attend here are some of the most compelling ideas presented and discussed. Read more...
This article is a benefit of Arcadis’ sponsorship of NAEM’s EHS Software and Data Management Conference.
Biggest U.S. Companies Setting More Renewable-Energy Targets
48% of the Fortune 500 companies have established clean-energy targets for themselves, according to a new report. Many are finding that renewable energy isn’t just cleaner, it’s also often cheaper. About 190 Fortune 500 companies collectively reported about $3.7 billion in annual savings. Read more...
Bloomberg
Measuring True Impact: Why Science Is Redefining Our Definition of a Sustainable Company
The introduction of science-based sustainability goals is challenging businesses to rethink how they measure their impacts. Large-scale process changes require careful systems thinking and an understanding of the connection and balance between their business practices, society, and the environment. Read more...
Sustainable Brands
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Sudden Retirement from NASCAR and What It Tells Employers About the Value of Workplace Safety
Dale Jr. walked away from it all to remain safe. When determining how to improve your workplace, consider what drives your employees to remain loyal to your company. Lead with safety. Read more...
EHS Today
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Senior Specialist Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
Abbott Laboratories; Abbott Park, Illinois
Abbott Laboratories is an American worldwide health care company. It has 74,000 employees and operates in more than 150 countries with revenues of $20.4 billion. The company headquarters are in Lake Bluff, Illinois. They are looking for a senior EHS manager. The Sr. Specialist EHS will implement and maintain environmental health and safety programs to insure effective compliance and external requirements. Perform EHS activities such as procedure development, training, and waste management. S/he will be responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures and provide EHS support on day to day activities (e.g. training, safety, ergonomics) for assigned locations. The focus of this position is Health and Safety. This position will work with EHS Manager to ensure that health and safety activities are completed on time. It will support all departments from an EHS perspective. A BA/BS in Environmental Health and Safety or Related field is required. Advanced degree is preferred. Professional EHS certification is highly desirable. Minimum 5-7 years Environmental Health and Safety or Related experience is required. 25% travel.
Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Cummins Inc.; Rocky Mountain, North Carolina
Cummins a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. With more than 55,000 employees worldwide and presence in approximately 190 countries and territories, Cummins achieved a sales of $17.5 billion in 2016. They are seeking a strong, motivated, Site HSE Leader with significant practical HSE experience, including in a supervisory role, for their Rocky Mount Engine Plant, Whitakers, NC. The largest engine manufacturing facility for the company, the plant is certified to ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 50001 and U.S Department of Energy’s Superior Energy Program (SEP). Responsibilities will include maintaining regulatory compliance and interacting with regulatory agencies, leading HSE improvement efforts through the Health, Safety and Environmental and Energy Management System (HSEEnMS), conducting Management Reviews with site and BU leadership, leading pollution prevention, resource reduction and health and safety management and control efforts, supervision of HSE Supervisors and Technicians, training employees, setting and achieving HSE objectives and targets, as well as driving HSEEnMS functional excellence. The HSE Leader will serve as a member of the Company Operating Team (COT) at the plant. College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific field required.
Senior Director Environmental, Occupational Health, and Safety
The Campbell Soup Co.; Camden, New Jersey
Campbell's is an American producer of canned soups and related products with products sold in 120 countries around the world. It is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey with revenues of $8 billion a year. They are looking for an EHS Director in their Global Engineering Team. The Global Engineering Team is a high performance engineering organization and global business partner in delivering strategic value based solutions and innovative technologies. Our mission is to provide engineering leadership and expertise in support of Campbell’s global growth, innovation and Supply Chain strategies. As a member of the Global Engineering Team, you will be responsible for providing leadership in developing, managing and directing the Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety strategies and activities associated with our worldwide facilities. The successful candidate is a master level practitioner who utilizes a broad knowledge base to provide direction in the development and implementation of tactical and strategic objectives that ensure compliance on a global basis. The candidate also is required to provide day-to-day management and evaluation of the Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety staff members. A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required, along with 15+ years of related experience is required along with a minimum of 5 years Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety leadership experience with responsibility for multiple locations. 40% travel.
Health & Safety or Environment/Sustainability Consultant
UL; Northbrook, Illinois or Franklin, Tennessee or Cambridge, Great Britain
UL is searching for a consultant to join our EHS & Sustainability (EHSS) Advisory Services Team. The consultant will be responsible for helping to grow our sustainability consulting practice by working across our commercial and Global Account Management teams to identify prospects and land projects, then manage the delivery of those projects to assist the organization in achieving its strategic Environmental, Health, & Safety goals. We are looking for someone with 3-5 years of experience in health and safety or sustainability and environmental framework consulting to large organizations, particularly global organizations with large footprints. Our ideal candidate will have a network of contacts, an impressive portfolio of projects, strategic thought leadership in the sustainability and environmental reporting arena, and the ability to deliver excellent projects and customer service. This position is located anywhere within the US or UK, preferably in Chicago, Nashville, or Cambridge, UK. A University degree in Health & Safety / Environment or Sustainability related fields is required with a PhD preferred. A minimum 3 years of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment including leading business development activities.
Senior Vice President Safety, Health, Environment & Sustainability
Parsons Corp.; Charlotte, North Carolina
Parsons is a technology-driven engineering services firm headquartered in Pasadena, California, with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. Founded in 1944 by engineer Ralph M. Parsons, Parsons Corporation is currently one of the largest such companies in the United States. It is 100% owned by its Employee Stock Ownership Trust. They are looking for a Senior Vice President to lead our SH&E and Sustainability programs. This Chief Safety, Health, Environment, and Sustainability officer provides the inspirational leadership for its development and implementation for the corporation, its global Business Units (BUs), and regional operations. The successful candidate will promote a culture of ownership, excellence and a passion for safety and sustainability across all BUs and projects and will lead continuous improvement in our safety and sustainability across the corporation. The successful candidate will leverage their creativity and influence to lead the implementation of our systems, technology and programs in new, innovative, and exciting ways. They will "own" our core values of Safety and Sustainability and be a role model for these key attributes of our culture as a company. Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Corporate Operations, this change agent will be a results oriented leader of continuous improvement of our HS&E and Sustainability programs. This position will be based in Charlotte, NC office, however, our Pasadena, CA office is an option. A 4-year degree in related field and 20+ years of broad and diversified experience is required. Extensive safety, environmental, and health and excellent sustainability knowledge and experience are required. CSP or CIH preferred.
Director - EHS & Risk Management
Master Lock Company LLC; Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Master Lock is an American company that develops padlocks, combination locks, safes and related security products. Now a subsidiary of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Master Lock Company LLC was formed in 1921 by locksmith-inventor Harry E. Soref, and is headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. They are looking for an EHS Director. The Director-EHS & Risk Management will lead global TMLC in the development and execution of a comprehensive environmental, health, safety, security and risk management plan. The Director will help TMLC develop a world class safety and risk management system by cultivating a Zero Injury and Risk Savvy culture. Key responsibilities include knowing the business; share in responsibility for improving and sustaining business results by ensuring strategies are translated into concrete actions and tangible results, champion culture by aligning people with the business mission, vision and values; EHS and employee relations champion, lead strategic planning and execution of TMLC's global environmental, health, safety and security plan, driving continuous improvement and maintaining regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT, other) and partner with leadership to ensure the health, safety and security of all TMLC associates and contractors; cultivate a Zero Injury Culture and risk savvy organization. A BS/BA in Engineering, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Life or Physical Sciences, or other related field is required. An advanced degree and/or professional designation(s) preferred (CSP, CHMM, other). A firm grasp of the fundamentals of Risk Management and a minimum of 10 years relevant manufacturing experience is required. International experience preferred – heavy focus on MX.
Director, Sustainability (EHS)
Eaton Corp. plc; Cleveland, Ohio
Eaton is a multinational power management company with 2016 sales of $19.7 billion, founded in the United States[3] with corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. Eaton has approximately 95,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. It is an S&P 500 company. They are looking for an EHS Director. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), this role will be responsible to identify, develop and drive execution of enterprise-wide, global sustainability strategy that integrates improving the environment and minimizing harmful effects. In alignment with Eaton's vision and corporate goals, the strategy will take an active focus on how Eaton creates products and solutions, operates its manufacturing and core functional areas, makes decisions across all aspects of the company's business processes. This role's impact will be at all levels of the organization across 4 primary pillars: (i) Strategy, Policy and Governance, (ii) Commercial Front End, (iii) Cultural Change, and (iv) Sustainability Footprint. This role will drive Sustainability's impact on financial planning, short and long term strategy, organizational capability, and community outreach and involvement. A Bachelor's Degree with a preferred focus on EHS or engineering is required (Master's Degree from an accredited institution preferred). Industrial operations experience with a business unit and/or corporate group and Professional EHS-related certification a plus.
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