December 6, 2018
NAEM Executive Brief, Selected News for the EHS Community
"No generation can escape history."
George H.W. Bush (1924 - 2018)
American statesman who served as the 41st President of the United States.
Five Big Ways Communities and Businesses Will Need to Adapt to Climate Change
The federal government’s sweeping National Climate Assessment is more than just a dire warning about current and future global warming effects across the United States. It’s also the most detailed guide yet to all the ways the country will have to adapt. The US isn’t prepared, but here are five major steps the scientific report says the country will need to take in the decades ahead. Read more
The New York Times

7 Facts that Frame the Future of EHS&S Management
What does the future of EHS&S management look like? Take a peek inside at seven factoids that demonstrate the progress NAEM members are making toward integrating EHS&S practices deeper into their business operations. Read more
The GreenTie Blog

Three Things To Do Before You Can Measure EHS&S Risk
Now more than ever, EHS&S professionals need to be risk management leaders to help their organizations focus on risk across the entire enterprise. Rethinking risk management to look beyond compliance helps to protect business continuity while increasing the value of EHS&S. Read more
This article sponsored by Haley & Aldrich.

All New 3M Products to Include Sustainability Value
3M launches approximately 1,000 new products each year, and starting in 2019 all new products will include a Sustainability Value Commitment that demonstrates how they drive impact for the greater good. Read more
Sustainable Brands

For Dangerous Jobs like Inspecting Bridges, Send In The Drones
While a manual inspection might take weeks, and can force traffic lanes to shut down, a drone can cover a bridge in just a matter of days, and no one has to dangle over the edge. Also, over the course of ten years the savings for one bridge could be $160,000. Read more
Fast Company

IKEA Targets Big Cut In Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Production
IKEA, the world’s biggest furniture group, pledged on Friday to cut greenhouse gas emissions from its production by 80 percent in absolute terms by 2030 from their levels two years ago. More than 400 firms including H&M, Coca-Cola and Sony have committed to a U.N.-backed initiative to help limit global warming to below 2C. Read more
Reuters
Upcoming Conferences
NAEM's 2019 Software, Innovation and Technology Showcase
Software, Technology and Innovation Showcase
March 12-14, 2019
New Orleans, Louisiana

This conference is an excellent opportunity to benchmark with corporate leaders leveraging technology to advance EHS&S performance. NAEM is hosting our event jointly with the Arcadis Thought Leadership Forum. Through this collaboration, EHS professionals can access professional development, networking opportunities, and an exhibition of over 30 software providers - all in one location.
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Upcoming Events
2019 Annual Member Meeting
2019 Annual Member Meeting
Thursday, January 24, 2019
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. (EST)
For NAEM Members only.


Find out what is on NAEM's agenda for the year to come during our annual Member Meeting. This is an opportunity for us to share highlights from the past year as well as our plans for new networking, benchmarking and learning opportunities.
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2019 EHS&S Salary Survey  Sponsored by NAEM and EHSCareers
2019 EHS&S Salary Survey
Publishes in early 2019
Sponsored by EHSCareers and NAEM

NAEM has partnered with EHSCareers to continue to document salaries of EHS&S professionals. Participate in the survey to receive your copy of the report this spring!
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NAEM Research Reports
2018 Research: Trends - Planning for a Sustainable Future
2018 Trends - Planning for a Sustainable Future
November 2018
Free Report!

NAEM’s biannual trends research identifies the initiatives and emerging ideas that are shaping the EHS&S agendas of companies today. The report provides a behind-the-scenes look at the latest ideas companies are putting into practice to advance their sustainability programs. The report is offered for free thanks to the support of our sponsor, EY.
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Sustainability in the Supply Chain
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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Job Opportunities
Senior EHS Consultant
Specialty Technical Consultants Inc.; San Francisco Bay Area, California
STC, a specialized management consulting firm that works globally to enhance our clients’ environmental, health and safety (EHS) performance, is seeking experienced EHS Consultants in the Bay area. This is a special opportunity for seasoned EHS professionals with outstanding technical skills and proven abilities to build and maintain long-term client relationships. The positions combine managing EHS projects for clients locally and nationally with new business development. Full-time and part-time options are available for individuals with at least 15 years’ experience in EHS compliance programs, auditing, management systems, and sustainability. The ideal candidate will be asked to perform perform EHS project work that is of high technical quality and that meets scope, budget, schedule and deliverable expectations. A Bachelors or Masters Degree in science, engineering, safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, business administration, or related discipline is required along with a minimum of 15 years of EHS experience in consulting and industrial work. CIH/CSP, CPEA, or PE preferred.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Senior Manager
Dean Foods Co.; City of Industry, California
Dean Foods, headquartered in Dallas, is an American food and beverage company and the largest dairy company in the United States. They are looking for an EHS manager. This position is primarily responsible for supporting the company in the management, collaboration, and execution of programs around driver and distribution safety, occupational health, and environmental at a market and territory level. This position is directly accountable for developing and executing field distribution training programs that meet federal, state, and local laws and safety regulations, comply with company policies and programs, and support business strategies critical to Dean Foods. This position will provide oversight for the workers compensation claims management for the locations supported within the territory. This position will work closely with the logistics leadership in the territory and other members of the EHS. This position will report directly to the SR EHS Director, Logistics. Bachelor’s degree desired along with 7 years of experience managing EHS, DOT and Fleet Safety. Experience with OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulatory requirements. Strong DSD background. Experience managing and leading in a matrix reporting environment desired. Experience with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing in a distribution environment, and/or six sigma desired. 50% travel.

Plant Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Pactiv; Bedford Park, Illinois - Temple, Texas - Covington, Georgia
Pactiv is a manufacturer and distributor of food packaging and foodservice products, supplying packers, processors, supermarkets, restaurants, institutions and foodservice outlets across North America. They are looking for an EHS Manager. The ideal EH&S Leader will be capable of driving change across the three facilities that formulate the Bedford Park Campus, have a passion for injury prevention, compliance, and risk reduction, be capable of facilitating and sponsoring employee led teams that solve problems and lead the campus to World Class Safety and be capable of aligning the local team and influencing others to achieve the desired EH&S performance objectives. S/he performs a variety of EH&S Tasks including but not limited to: Leading the local OSHA and EPA Compliance activities, Managing Work Comp Claims with our Third-Party Administrator, Initiating, driving, and managing key injury prevention activities, Sponsoring employee led teams, Engaging associates, and Monitoring and managing our leading and lagging indicators. BS degree, preferably in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental related discipline and 5+ years of related experience is required. Have knowledge of Air Permits, NPDES and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Programs, and Waste Management. Flexibility to work non-traditional business hours as needed. Our locations operate 24/7. Travel.

Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Arkema Inc.; King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Arkema is a specialty chemicals and advanced materials company headquartered in Colombes, near Paris, France. They are looking for an EHS specialist. Based at Arkema's Corporate Office and R&D Center in King of Prussia the Senior HES Specialist is responsible for providing direction, education, and support the King of Prussia site’s Loss Control Programs, including Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, and Process Safety. He/she serves as an HES program administrator and provides technical regulatory guidance to the site employees and management on HES-related matters. The Senior HES Specialist provides support for key HES initiatives and risk management practices. A B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or other related technical field plus 10 years of experience in the day-to-day management of environmental and/or safety and health is required. CSP/CIH preferred.