"A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor."
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 – 1945)
American statesman who served as the 32nd President of the United States.
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What Was Agreed at COP24 In Poland and Why Did It Take So Long?
Fractious UN climate change talks ended with a deal on putting the Paris agreement into practice, but much else left unresolved.
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The Guardian
EHS Software Switch To Multi-Tenancy: Too Late To Switch For Many Vendors
Multi-tenancy is a significant shift in computing and requires an all-new approach to the software architecture and the delivery model from the ground up. It is transformational, and customers who intend to buy the next generation of EHS software should spend the time to understand the differences. Considering the large investment that is associated with the purchase or licensing of EHS software, it is critical for customers to be able to tell a true cloud product from a fake one. But how can you spot a fake? This article explains what it means to be a true “cloud based multi-tenant” solution.
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This article was sponsored by Locus Technologies
The Tribal Knowledge of Safety
Today, many organizations have a workforce composed largely of older workers approaching retirement. These workers know things about the organization that are often not documented. Even if they are captured in rules or procedures, the context and details of them are often enriched by the knowledge of older workers who have witnessed firsthand how things work and how they can go wrong.
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EHS Today
How Timeboxing Works and Why It Will Make You More Productive
The benefits of calendarized timeboxing are many, varied, and highly impactful. The practice improves how we feel, and how much we achieve as individuals and in teams. It’s also straightforwardly applied and at no cost. Box some time to implement a version of this that works for you.
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Harvard Business Review
How Socially Responsible Investing Lost Its Soul
Whether it’s climate change or worker rights, today’s activist age has spawned an array of funds designed to appeal to millennials with a cause. And everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. Yet Wall Street’s embrace has come at a steep price when critics say that revenue triumphs over principles.
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Bloomberg
The Year in Climate Change
Take a look back at headlines on climate change over the past year.
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The New York Times
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2019 EHS & Sustainability Software Survey
Publishes March 2019
Survey closes 1/25/19
Do you currently have an EHS&S Software system and you are thinking of replacing it? What do you wish your software system could do and what features are worth the investment? Share your feedback in NAEM's Software Survey and you'll receive your own copy of the report when it comes out to help you make more informed decisions during your software purchasing journey.
PLUS, anyone who takes the survey by January 25 will be entered to win a free registration to a 2019 NAEM conference.
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2019 EHS&S Salary Survey
Publishes Spring 2019
Sponsored by NAEM and EHSCareers
Are you wondering what your compensation package is compared to other Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHS&S) staff with similar credentials? Are you looking for salary data to expand your department?
NAEM has partnered with EHSCareers to continue to document salaries of EHS&S professionals. Participate in the survey today, and receive your own FREE copy of the report this spring!
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Software, Technology and Innovation Showcase
March 12-14, 2019
New Orleans, Louisiana
Take advantage of the best pricing with NAEM's early bird rates! Hurry, they end 1/14/19!
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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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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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
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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Corporate Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
Techmer PM LLC; Knoxville, Tennessee
Techmer PM is a leading materials design company and works in deep partnership with plastics processors, OEMs, and designers to solve some of their most difficult business, manufacturing, and sustainability challenges. For more than 30 years, we have helped consumer and industrial product manufacturers achieve the finest color, texture, appearance, and functional enhancements for a variety of product applications. They are looking for an EHS Manager. The Corporate Manager of Environmental, Health, and Safety provides strategic direction and leadershipin his/her initiatives such that Techmer PM maintains and builds upon its reputation to be a proactive best-in-class corporative citizen. Responsibilities include compliance management, safety management, environmental/sustainability management, health/worker's compensation management, training management, and culture management. A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental, Environmental Sciences or closely related field is required along with a minimum of ten years of experience in a multi-site EHS management role. Familiarity and experience with ISO 9001 and/or TS16949 requirements is preferred. This position requires 30%-40% of travel.
Senior Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS) Specialist
The Wine Group LLC; Ripon, California
The Wine Group is one of the top leaders in the wine industry. As a privately held management-owned company with 14 wineries in California, New York, and Australia, we thrive to win with exceptional people who share our values. They are looking for an EHS specialist. The ideal candidate will drive companywide EHSS initiatives as a technical resource to TWG management and staff, assist plant management and staff in creating accountability for health, safety, and security program responsibilities by conducting program and facility audits, fostering peer to peer interaction and involvement, and assisting in the development and rollout of policies and training. S/he serves as a technical EHSS resource to all TWG personnel and proactively identifies and interprets new and existing laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the company and recommend the most appropriate compliance strategy. A Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or a minimum of 5 years EHSS management experience in a manufacturing setting is required. Working knowledge of general industry and construction safety and health standards (OSHA, Cal-OSHA) is required along with familiarity with EPA, DHS, NFPA, ANSI and other regulatory/advisory agencies. CSP desired.
Senior EHS Consultant / Program Director
Specialty Technical Consultants Inc.; San Francisco Bay, California
Are you an experienced environmental, health and safety (EHS) consultant looking for a work environment in which you can make a real difference? Would you like the best combination of working independently and with talented colleagues and clients? Specialty Technical Consultants, Inc. (STC) is seeking experienced EHS Consultants in the San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose 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. 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. Relevant professional credential(s), CIH/CSP, CPEA, or PE preferred.
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