Executive Brief • October 24, 2019
NAEM Executive Brief, Selected News for the EHS Community
"Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still."
Chinese proverb
Sea Urchin Explosion off California Due to Possible Climate Change is Causing Large Scale Problem for U.S. Fisheries
Tens of millions of voracious purple sea urchins that have already chomped their way through towering underwater kelp forests in California are spreading north to Oregon, sending the delicate marine ecosystem off the shore into such disarray that other critical species are starving to death.
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ABC News

People, Planet, Profit: Working Towards a More Sustainable Future
No doubt you’ve heard the saying “People, Planet, Profit.” Well, there’s a reason why “people” is listed first — it’s any organization’s most important asset. When considering your staff’s professional development, what are your top priorities?
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Bank Regulators Present a Dire Warning of Financial Risks From Climate Change
The collection of 18 papers by outside experts amounts to one of the most specific and dire accountings of the dangers posed to businesses and communities in the United States — a threat so significant that the nation’s central bank seems increasingly compelled to address it.
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The New York Times

Halloween Safety On and Off the Road
Kids love the magic of Halloween: Trick-or-treating, classroom parties and trips to a neighborhood haunted house. But for moms and dads, often there is a fine line between Halloween fun and safety concerns, especially when it comes to road and pedestrian safety.
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National Safety Council

How To Engage Men In Corporate Wellness Programs
Communicating the link between health and workplace performance may help close the gender gap in participation.
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Strategy + Business

NAEM Recognizes Top EHS&S Leaders at 2019 Excellence Awards Ceremony
NAEM's Excellence Awards recognized the achievements of eight corporate EHS&S leaders who are making a demonstrable impact through their work.
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Executive Director, Safety & Environmental
Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, NJ
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 accountable for all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program execution and compliance for manufacturing at MMD Animal Health Small Molecule (Pharm) Sites. S/he will lead all site EHS leaders and influences site, region and global business partners to drive prioritization of regulatory compliance, continuous performance improvement, and integration of EHS performance objectives into standard work processes and models strong compliance mind set, draws on direct manufacturing pharmaceutical experience and develops strategies to achieve these goals in alignment with company business goals and values. A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related science is required. CIH, CSP, PE, CQA or lean sigma experience required. Advanced degree preferred. Experience with OSHA, OSHAS 18000, EPA, ISO, NFPA, GMP a plus. 35% travel.

Director of EHS
Cushman & Wakefield plc; Irving, Texas
Cushman & Wakefield is a global commercial real estate services company. They are looking for an EHS Director who will support a Global Occupier Services (GOS) client account in North America. You will ensure regulatory requirements, client EHS programs, Service Level Agreements, Statements of Work, policies and initiatives are integrated into Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) account operations and partner with senior account leadership to ensure strategic EHS initiatives are integrated into account operations. Bachelor of Science degree is required. Specialization in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering or Environmental Sciences is preferred. Requires 15 years of experience within the EHS profession. OSHA/EPA/NFPA experienced preferred. CSP/ASP preferred. 30% travel.

Engineer, Senior Environmental, Health & Safety
Ball Corp.; Westminster, Colorado
Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government. They are looking for an EHS Engineer who will provide technical environmental, health and safety support with the goal of maintaining continual compliance, determining cost-effective compliance solutions, developing long-term compliance strategies, and implementation of environmental, health and safety management systems. Broad training in a related field usually acquired through high school; college or graduate degree level education or work-related experience. 3 years experience required.

Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement - Responsible Sourcing
The Estée Lauder Companies; Long Island City, New York
Estée Lauder is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products, based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. They are looking for an EHS Manager who will be a contributor to ELC’s Indirect Procurement sustainability strategy development and evolution, and will be engaged with the Indirect category and regional teams and key business partners to deliver the corporate sustainability objectives. This role will actively engage and leverage suppliers across our strategic and emerging supplier landscape as well as help identify new supplier to support the business focus and priorities in this area. This role will collaborate closely with IP and the business to ensure strategy is being developed with the most effective platforms to deliver our sustainability strategy and goals. A Bachelor’s degree is required along with a minimum 10 years related experience. 10% travel.