Executive Brief • January 2, 2020
NAEM Executive Brief, Selected News for the EHS Community
"I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past."
Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826)
American Statesman, Founding Father, Third U.S. President
Cheers to 2020! Now, Drink Recycled Wastewater
There is no room for squeamishness in the face of the world’s growing water shortage — three steps could vastly improve the image of reused water for drinking.
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Nature

Most-Read NAEM Blog Article of 2019: Artificial Intelligence is Transforming How Companies Manage EHS
In an industry always looking to do more with less, AI can help companies work more efficiently and consistently. This promises to fundamentally change the skills needed to manage EHS within companies.
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NAEM’s GreenTie Blog

Watch Out for These Science Events in 2020
A Mars invasion, a climate meeting and human-animal hybrids are set to shape the research agenda.
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Scientific American

FAA Announces New Rule Implementing Drone Safety Technology
A new proposed rule will require all drones in U.S. airspace to be identifiable remotely. The Remote ID requirement is the next step in the Federal Aviation Administration's goal for safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly called drones.
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EHS Today

As Americans Send Back Millions Of Holiday Gifts, There's A Hidden Environmental Cost
More people make ‘free returns’ each year, contributing to greenhouse-gas emissions — and many items end up in landfills.
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The Guardian

How to Keep New Year's Resolutions
As we head into a year, and a new decade, your first step is to believe you can do it. If you do, you are 10 times more likely to change via a New Year's resolution, compared to non-resolvers, when both groups have comparable goals and motivation.
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CNN
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2020 EHS&S Staffing, Structure & Budgets Survey
2020 EHS&S Staffing, Structure & Budgets Survey
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2020 Green Tech Survey
2020 Green Tech Survey
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The purpose of the 2020 Green Tech benchmark is to learn how companies are using emerging technology and software tools to collect and analyze EHS & Sustainability data to create a connected workforce.
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Upcoming Member Activites
Member Appreciation Week
Member Appreciation Week
January 27-31, 2020
Exclusive for all NAEM Members

As a token of our appreciation, NAEM will offer a special members-only event on each day from Jan. 27-31. It'll be a week of members-only discounts, raffle prizes, free webinars, and more. Check out what special offers we'll have for you and register now for the free webinars before they fill up. Thank you for being an NAEM member!
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Member Appreciation Week
2020 Member Meeting
January 28, 2020
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST
Exclusive for all NAEM Members


Get an exclusive look into the opportunities to solve EHS&S challenges in 2020, and what NAEM is doing to support its members through the year. You'll also get a recap of 2019 highlights in the EHS&S field and the NAEM community.
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Show Me the Money: Communicating Your Successes in Reducing EHS Costs
Show Me the Money: Communicating Your Successes in Reducing EHS Costs
January 29, 2020
1:00 - 2:15 p.m. EST
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Hear specific, replicable examples from EHS&S leaders on how they calculated and communicated cost savings on various EHS projects and demonstrated the value their teams have added to their organizations.
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Upcoming Conferences
NAEM Software, Innovation & Technology Showcase
Software, Innovation & Technology Showcase
March 4-5, 2020
New Orleans, Louisiana

Explore over 30 EHS&S software systems, see the latest EHS&S cutting-edge technology and innovations, and learn how to better leverage your existing data. If you’re in the market to purchase or implement a new EHS&S software system, or want to learn how to more efficiently manage your EHS&S programs, this is the conference for you.
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EHS Operational Excellence Conference
EHS Operational Excellence Conference
May 5-7, 2020
Columbus, Ohio

Strengthen your EHS management systems, reduce risk, and quantify and communicate the business value of EHS programs. Attendees will walk away with strategies and tactics to drive continuous improvement in all core areas of EHS management.
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Sustainability Impact Conference
Sustainability Impact Conference
August 3-5, 2020
Denver, Colorado

This conference is unique because it offers tools and tactics for EHS professionals who have the responsibility of overseeing and executing sustainability strategies throughout their organizations. Learn the most impactful practices on improving reporting to drive business results, setting and meeting sustainability goals, implementing sustainability into your supply chain and leveraging investor engagement.
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Job Opportunities
Senior EHS Manager
HP Hood 
Winchester, Virginia
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Regional EHS Manager
Amcor 
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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EHS Manager
Sempra Energy
San Diego, California
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