Executive Brief July 18, 2019
NAEM Executive Brief, Selected News for the EHS Community
"Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them."
Colin Powell (b. 1937)
American Politician and retired four-star General in the U.S. Army
86% of S&P 500 Index® Companies Publish Sustainability / Responsibility Reports in 2018
The Governance & Accountability Institute determined that 86% of the companies in the S&P 500 Index® published sustainability or corporate responsibility reports in the year 2018. Back in 2011, only 20% of the S&P 500 did so.
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Governance & Accountability Institute

Learn How to Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses and Death
The summer heat has arrived. For those that work outside, here are tips for keeping safe during times of high heat.
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National Safety Council

On the Path to Leadership, Preparation Paves the Way
Amy Stelling, CEO of Enviance, didn't set out to become a CEO. Like many software coders, her lifelong passion for using software to solve business challenges started with early experiments on a Tandy 1000. Learn what professional habits she credits with her success and her advice to those who aspire to follow in her footsteps.
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NAEM's GreenTie Blog

Characteristics of Admired Leaders
What are the qualities that you most look for in a leader, someone whose direction you would willingly follow? There are four that a majority of people agree on — and they haven't changed in 30 years.
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NAEM's GreenTie Blog

France to Set Penalties on Goods Packaged with Non-Recycled Plastic in 2019
As a sign of things to come, France plans to introduce a penalty system next year that would increase the cost of consumer goods with packaging made of non-recycled plastic, part of a pledge to use only recycled plastic nationwide by 2025.
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The Telegraph

'Toxic Stew' Stirred Up by Disasters Poses Long-Term Danger, New Findings Show
New research shows that the extreme weather and fires of recent years, similar to the flooding that has struck Louisiana and the Midwest, may be making Americans sick in ways researchers are only beginning to understand.
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The New York Times
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Sustainability: From Aspiration to Operation

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2019 EHS&S Management Forum
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Job Opportunities
EHS Associate Manager
PepsiCo Inc.; Phoenix, Arizona
PepsiCo is an American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation headquartered in Harrison, New York. Their Supply Chain division is looking for an EHS Manager. As the EHS Associate Manager, you will contribute to the success of the Pepsi North America Beverages by deploying, implementing, and leading the EHS agenda by supporting the Senior Management team with integrating safety, prevention, and regulatory compliance into everyday work life. Reporting to the Regional EHS Manager, you'll provide collaborative and creative problem solving to develop best-in-class EHS programs for the improvement of the overall EHS strategy at both Houston and San Antonio sites. They are looking for a subject matter expert in employee safety who is highly skilled at implementing processes that will lead to sustained EHS performance improvements. A bachelor's degree with at least 5 years’ work experience in EHS Interpersonal and communication skills including public speaking and presence in meetings and training environments is required. Safety degree preferred. CSP, CIH, and/or CHMM desirable.

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. The position is 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. Master’s degree in Business or Science preferred.

Regional EHS Manager
DHL Supply Chain; Rancho Cucamonga, California
DHL Supply Chain (a division of Deutsche Post DHL) provides contract logistics solutions along the entire supply chain for customers. They are looking for an EHS manager who manages organizational HSE and compliance with local, state, and federal health, safety, and environmental regulations in Area of Responsibly (AOR). The ideal candidate will partner with senior operations to implement regional HSE initiatives by providing technical assistance in the identification, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards. A Bachelor‘s degree in environmental, safety, industrial hygiene or related field is required along with 5-10 years of experience managing HSE in an operational or functional support role and 1-3 years of warehouse/distribution/logistics experience. CIH/CSP/CHMM/CDS/CSS preferred. Travel requirement 25%-50%.