Executive Brief • April 22, 2021
NAEM
"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others."
Pericles of Athens (c. 495 – 429 BC)
Ancient Greek Statesman
The U.S. Has a New Climate Goal. How Does It Stack Up Globally?
The United States officially has a new goal for fighting climate change over the next decade. So how ambitious is it?
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The New York Times

The Science of Climate Change Explained: Facts, Evidence and Proof
The scope of climate change, as well as rampant disinformation, can make it hard to separate fact from fiction.  Here are definitive answers to the big questions.
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The New York Times

If You Don’t Have COVID Vaccine Side Effects, Are You Still Protected?
The way an individual reacts reflects unique features of their immune system, not the strength of a response. So why do some people get side effects and others do not?
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Scientific American

New NIOSH Tool Assesses Worker Health
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health announced the Worker Well-Being Questionnaire help employers understand well-being and design interventions to achieve well- being.
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EHS Today

Allbirds releases open source carbon footprint calculator
In a statement on its website, Allbirds said it is aware “sharing proprietary information might not make the most business sense. But the global climate crisis is bigger than business. And if competition got us into this mess, perhaps collaboration can get us out.”
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Fashion United UK

5 Reasons to Choose Battery-Powered Lawn Tools
A gas-powered leaf blower produces as many pollutants in an hour as driving a Camry 1,100 miles. Not only do battery-powered tools have a lower environmental impact, they also work really well.
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Consumer Reports
Upcoming Webinars
How Advanced Technologies Are Shaping EHS Auditing
How Advanced Technologies Are Shaping EHS Auditing
Today Thursday, April 22, 2021
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (ET)
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Join us for this informative panel discussion highlighting how AI will continue to improve and facilitate the practice of EHS auditing.
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orking from Home: Challenges, Benefits & Return on Investment
Working from Home: Challenges, Benefits & Return on Investment
Thursday, May 13, 2021
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (ET)
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Join this webinar for a better understanding of the benefit-cost analysis of a remote workforce and if it’s a smart choice for your organization moving forward.
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Carbon Offsets: Should You or Shouldn’t You?
Carbon Offsets: Should You or Shouldn’t You?
Thursday, June 10, 2021
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (ET)
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Attend this webinar to learn if offsets are right for your company and how to use offsets as part of your sustainability strategy.
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2021 EHS & Sustainability Events
Executing Effective Virtual Audits Solve-It Group
Executing Effective Virtual Audits Solve-It Group
Starts next week! Only a few spots left!
Every Wednesday: April 28 - May 19, 2021

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (ET)
Virtual

Join your EHS peers for weekly discussions on the execution and management of virtual EHS audits. This NAEM Solve-It group offers you a collaborative problem-solving experience to examine strategic approaches, tools, and technologies. You’ll build a lasting network of peers, experts and support systems to help you with your virtual audits.
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EHSTECH21  Software, Innovation & Technology Showcase
Software, Innovation & Technology Showcase
New speakers and sessions just announced!
May 25 - 27, 2021
Virtual Conference

Explore EHS and sustainability software systems and see the latest EHS&S technology and innovations. Learn what types of technology and software EHS&S professionals are using to manage pandemic response plans, meet EHS&S program goals, and sustain EHS with new restrictions and guidelines.
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WOMENLEAD21  Women's Leadership Roundtable
Women’s Leadership Roundtable
July 13 - 15, 2021
Virtual Conference

Plan to attend the only conference dedicated to helping women working in corporate EHS & Sustainability become better business leaders, excellent communicators and strong influencers in order to advance their EHS&S business initiatives and reach their career goals.
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IMPACT21  Sustainability Impact Conference
Sustainability Impact Conference
August 25 - 26, 2021
Virtual Conference

For business leaders who oversee and execute their organization’s sustainability strategies, this conference features the most impactful practices from sustainability leaders who have successfully gotten buy-in from senior leaders, engaged internal stakeholders, and overcome key management challenges.
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FORUM21  2021 EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
2021 EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
October 19 - 22, 2021

Mark your calendar for the must-attend EHS&S conference of the year, drawing 700+ EHS&S decision-makers. Join your peers from leading companies, get exposed to new ideas, and come away energized and ready to implement what you’ve learned.
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EHS&S Job Opportunities
Director of EHS
Bates College
Lewiston, Maine
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Boston Beer Co. Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts
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Grain Processing Corp.
Muscatine, Iowa
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Corporate Director of Health & Safety
American Municipal Power Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
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