Executive Brief June 6, 2019

June 6, 2019 "Never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense." Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965) British statesman, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom June is National Safety Month Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities. We provide downloadable resources highlighting a different safety topic for each week in June. Topics for 2019 are Hazard Recognition, Slips, Trips and Falls, Fatigue and Impairment. Read more… National Safety Council New Skills, Fresh Topics for a Changing Profession NAEM's 2019 EHS & Sustainability Forum takes place from Oct. 15-18, 2019, in Toronto, Ontario. Forum Committee Chair Paul Robbertz, Senior Director, Environmental Health and Safety at Danone North America, shares insight on what to expect, what's new, and why the Forum is the EHS&S profession's premier event. Read More... NAEM's GreenTie Blog Companies See Climate Change Hitting Their Bottom Lines in the Next 5 Years Many of the world’s biggest companies are bracing for the prospect that climate change could substantially affect their bottom lines within the next five years, according to a new analysis of corporate disclosures. The disclosures show how business leaders expect climate change, and the policy responses to it, to ripple through every corner of the global economy. Early estimates suggest that trillions of dollars may ultimately be at stake. Read more… The New York Times Lessons from the Audit Trail on Speaking Truth to Power Learning to speak truth to power, in a way that makes power listen, is a lifelong endeavor. Today’s young EHS professionals, especially women, face the daily challenge of getting their message heard by everyone from the boardroom to the janitor’s closet. Sincerity and passion are great, but they will only get you so far. These lessons from the audit trail may help you get your message across. Read More... Sponsored by: STC  How P&G Created a 'Ready for Anything' Supply Chain For the last decade, P&G has been on a mission to use technology to take the guesswork out of disaster response. Hurricanes Sandy and Harvey put their preparation to the test. Read more… Supply Chain Dive On World Environment Day, Soak In These Amazing Earth Photos Created in 1974 by the UN, World Environment Day happens every June 5. Hosted by a different country each year, the day seeks to raise public awareness of environmental issues. In celebration of World Environment Day, National Geographic collected 50 of its most stunning photos of the natural world. Read More… National Geographic Press Releases NAEM’s Impact Conference to Focus on Tangible Sustainability Goals, Business Results NAEM has unveiled the agenda for its August 2019 Impact conference in Milwaukee, an event designed for companies who are committed to translating their sustainability aspirations into measurable business results. Read more… NAEM’s 2019 Forum to Emphasize New Skills for a Changing Profession As companies continue to expand their commitments to environmental and social sustainability, the corporate leaders who manage these programs need a new set of skills to achieve these goals. To meet the emerging needs of a changing profession, NAEM’s annual conference will prepare attendees to identify new opportunities for value creation and effectively communicate their vision for organizational change. Read More... Register For Upcoming Webinars What the National Climate Assessment Means for Business June 20, 2019 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST Learn about how the findings from the National Climate Assessment could affect business and what your peers are doing to respond to the report. REGISTER NOW View all upcoming NAEM webinars. Attend an NAEM Conference Women's Leadership Roundtable June 25-27, 2019 Savannah, Georgia Register today before it sells out! Whether you are a vice president or in the early stages of your career, you will be sure to hear new insights and core practices for women leaders at all levels of their careers. REGISTER NOW Impact Sustainability: From Aspiration to Operation August 6-8, 2019 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Advance rate ends 7/15/19 This is the sustainability conference where those responsible for executing sustainability programs can learn best practices to help them with their business operations. Through a mix of keynote presentations, on-site benchmarks and peer case studies, you'll learn actionable sustainability strategies. REGISTER NOW 2019 EHS&S Management Forum October 15-18, 2019 Toronto, Ontario Save up to $350 by registering early NAEM's Forum has been the premier event dedicated to best practice sharing for those developing and integrating strategic environmental, health and safety programs within companies. REGISTER NOW NAEM's Research Reports Why Diversity and Inclusion is a Winning Strategy for EHS&S Teams Free Report! Learn from companies with world-class diversity and inclusion programs. FREE DOWNLOAD View all NAEM research. Job Opportunities Associate Director, Environmental Sustainability Merck & Co. Inc.; Kenilworth, New Jersey Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. They are looking for an EHS Director who will be responsible for driving environmental sustainability strategies, programs and initiatives to achieve the company’s external sustainability commitments. In this global role, the Associate Director supports and influences business leaders and colleagues in all divisions of the company, follows external sustainability trends, tracks sustainability-related regulations and risks, networks with external sustainability professionals, and supports internal and external communications regarding the company’s environmental sustainability programs and performance. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science is required along with 10-15 years of work experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing industry. M.A. preferred. EHS Manager Calpine Corp.; Middletown, California Calpine is the largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources in the U.S. with operations in competitive power markets. They are seeking an very experienced person who has a strong background in both Environmental & Safety. The ideal candidate with be responsible for complex, technical work in a wide range of environmental and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements and with Calpine Environmental and Safety standards. S/he will review, interpret and advise management on complex environmental and safety compliance and environmental and safety policy matters. S/he has complete understanding of environmental and safety principles, concepts, practices, standards and regulations. A Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Environmental Services, Health & Safety Sciences, Engineering or Science and 10+ years' experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required. M.A. preferred. Senior EHS & Security Manager Cole Haan; Greenland, New Hampsire Cole Haan is a global men's and women's footwear and accessories brand. They are looking for a senior EHS manager who will be responsible for managing all aspects of EHS&S Programs, Company Risk and Worker’s Compensation and all reporting and filings as required by local and federal law, government agencies, non-government agencies and company policy. The ideal candidate will also proactively develop, implement and execute safety and risk strategies, education and training across Cole Haan (including Distribution, Retail, and Corporate HQ) and act as a corporate liaison and compliance officer for OSHA, EPA & NHDES regulation, compliance and reporting. A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Business, Organization Planning, or Related Health/Work Sciences is required along with 7-10 years of direct experience working in company-wide environment health and safety management. Minimum of 2-4 years management experience. HWC a must.