“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180)
Roman emperor from 161 to 180
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IPCC Report Reveals Urgent Need For Business Leaders To Act On Climate
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a sobering report detailing the dramatic effects of climate change and the immediate steps we need to take to make significant progress on limiting warming in the future. The report makes it clear that apathy and inaction are no longer viable options. Unprecedented action is needed by both the public and private sector to transform our energy, transportation and other systems around the world. Read more…
Forbes
Three Ways Businesses Can Digitally Tackle Climate Change
In 2018, the United Nations stated that digital tools can help the world to reduce its water and energy use by 15 percent, and more than 1.3 billion megawatts respectively by 2030. In this day and age, technology makes it simple to take sustainable action. Here are the ways your business can digitally tackle climate change. Read more…
The Green Tie Blog - Sponsored by Gensuite LLC
Best Practices for SPCC Compliance Data
If you are an EHS Manager in the oil and gas industry, you are likely aware of the risk and danger of oil spills. This article provides suggestions on factors to consider and best practices for preventing, controlling, and abating spills. Read more...
Sponsored by Intelex Technologies Inc.
Protecting Pregnant Women in the Workplace
In recent years American courts have made rulings aimed at removing barriers in employment for women who are pregnant. The question then is, how to protect them from workplace dangers without being seen as engaging in illegal discrimination? Read more…
EHS Today
The Implications Of Walmart's Blockchain Mandate For Food Suppliers
Walmart’s new food traceability initiative is motivated by concerns over safety, but it sows the seeds for big changes for sustainability teams across the food and agriculture sector. After almost two years of pilot projects suppliers of leafy greens have been put on notice that they have until early next 2019 to start getting on board. Read more…
Green Biz
3 Ways to Build a Data-Driven Team
Being data-driven has joined the ranks of “innovative" and “diverse" as the one of most laudable features of organizational culture. But, getting there requires a big cultural transformation. Here are three key talent management recommendations that should help your team to become more data-driven. Read more…
Harvard Business Review
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2018 EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
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October 23-26, 2018
Louisville Marriott Downtown; Louisville, Kentucky
The EHS & Sustainability Management Forum is the largest annual gathering of EHS and sustainability managers, directors and vice presidents. With four days of peer-led interactive sessions, keynote presentations, and networking events this is the yearly event you won't want to miss.
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Sustainability in the Supply Chain
September 2018
Free Report!
The following report reveals how common formal supply chain sustainability programs are at this point, what the key components of these programs are and how they are implemented. This report is offered for free thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, Intelex Technologies Inc.
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Environmental Risk Auditing
June 2018
Free Report!
The following report reveals the strategies companies are using to evaluate their preparedness for extreme events. This report is made available to the public thanks to the financial support from VelocityEHS.
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Comparing Notes on EHS Training Programs
June 2018
Free Report!
This report provides a look at how 49 in-house EHS&S leaders are addressing training within their organizations. This report is offered for free thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, Intelex Technologies Inc.
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Senior Director, EHS & Sustainability
American Standard Brands; Piscataway, New Jersey
LIXIL makes water and housing products, with brands including American Standard Brands, DXV, Grohe, and DPI Panels. They are looking for an EHS Director. This position establishes, implements, and ensures the effectiveness of LIXIL Water Technology Americas’ comprehensive EHS and Sustainability programs at all sites in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and the Dominican Republic. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with all functional areas and closely with Operations, the Senior Director ensures compliance with all applicable EHS regulatory requirements, minimizes the risk of impacts to the business through adverse EHS events, and realizes Sustainability opportunities. S/he also develops and implements environmental health & safety compliance programs and policies as well as coordinates and/or delivers training for all Operations facilities and their applicable staff and continues the work to obtain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification for all manufacturing and distribution sites. Provides technical direction and guidance to plant managers and all facility-level EHS staff and other key staff regarding compliance for all workplace conditions/hazards as well as all air, water, and waste requirements and regulations that apply to their facilities/operations. S/he will also measure, analyze, evaluate, report and communicate both leading and lagging Key Process Indicators to LWTA senior management as well as to LIXIL. Continues the full implementation of LWTA’s new EHS Information System. You will direct LWTA’s Sustainability Program to include: Co-chairs the LWTA Sustainability Steering Committee which sets Sustainability Policy for LWTA. Aligns LWTA’s Sustainability Program with that of the LIXIL Corporation. Establishes sustainability strategy, goals (particularly for CO2 emission reduction, water use reduction and waste minimization) and projects to meet goals. Tracks progress against goals and reports to key stakeholders to include LWTA management and LIXIL Corporation.Bachelors in Engineering or related subject required (Master’s Degree preferred) with a minimum of 15 years of related experience.
Regional Safety Health & Environmental Manager
Prince Corp.; Baltimore, Maryland
Prince is a world class producer of engineered additives for niche applications and is a value-added processing intermediary between large global raw material suppliers and end-market customers. They are looking for an EHS Manager. The Regional SH&E Manager will provide the leadership and support to multiple facilities to execute the requirements of the Prince SH&E global program. S/he will be responsible for the implementation, management and adherence to the company’s corporate safety and loss control programs, policies, and procedures. This position will be responsible for standards and functions to reduce and prevent employee injuries, accidents, occupational illnesses and exposure to long-term health hazards, as well as reducing the environmental aspects and impacts associated with the company’s operations. You will also ensure employees and contractors are properly trained for the duties they are required to perform. Ensure employees and contractors perform those duties in a safe manner and that OSHA Regulations are understood and followed. A BA/BS degree is required along with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience implementing effective safety and compliance programs in a manufacturing environment. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience managing people. Knowledge of OSHA/MSHA/EPA laws and regulations a must.
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Associate Director
AstraZeneca plc; Waltham, Massachusetts
AstraZeneca is one of the world’s most exciting bio-pharmaceutical companies. They are looking for an EHS Director. The Associate Director, SHE, sits within our Innovative Medicines Early Discovery (IMED) group in Waltham. You will be part of our Facilities Management (FM) department and be responsible for delivering SHE advice to all departments located within our Boston R&D BioHub campus. This site is a combination of Laboratory and Office accommodations with approximately 800 people. You will also be required to travel to other AZ locations as business requires. Essential job functions include being an active member of the Boston FM Team contributing to ensuring the overall delivery of the FM Strategy, lead, develop and execute the SHE strategy for the site within scope and lead, develop and implement the SHE Management system for the site within scope. A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment (or equivalent) qualified health and safety professional, or degree in a science, engineering or manufacturing discipline is required along with at least five years’ leadership or management level experience in Safety, Health or Environment. Preferred demonstrable work experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment and in developing safe working processes. NEBOSH Diploma a plus.
Senior EHS Project Manager
EnSafe Inc.; Memphis, Tennessee
EnSafe is a global provider of environmental, engineering, health & safety, and technology solutions. They are looking for an EHS Manager. The right candidate will be able to handle both business development and project management, including serving as a senior environmental compliance and/or health and safety resource for EnSafe clients, developing viable business leads from new and existing contacts, managing current major clients and generate additional revenue from these accounts, promoting EnSafe’s service in the Memphis business community and leading health and safety and/or environmental scientists and engineers during projects. You will also provide client and project management, coordination, and implementation of comprehensive project work associated with environmental compliance and/or health and safety. A minimum of a BS in engineering, related environmental science or health and safety, with at least ten (10) years of experience is required. Strong consulting and problem solving skills, and experience in the field are required. Priority will be given to candidates with strong existing market connections and/or clients. Overnight travel will be required.
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