Executive Brief May 20, 2021

Executive Brief • May 20, 2021 "I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than in attempting to satisfy them." John Stuart Mill (1806 – 1873) Member of Parliament and the most influential philosopher of the 19th century IEA Sees 'Viable but Narrow' Pathway to Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 The International Energy Agency (IEA) issued a report Tuesday outlining what it calls a “viable but narrow” path to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050, a plan that boldly calls for no new investment in fossil fuel projects and the end of the internal combustion engine by 2035. Read more… Voice of America Covid-19 Proved Bad Indoor Air Quality Makes Us Sick. We Can Fix That The pandemic has made clear we can be infected with respiratory viruses more easily in poorly ventilated spaces. But when the pandemic is over, we’ll still need better ventilation to prevent future outbreaks of respiratory diseases including coronaviruses, but also the cold and flu. Read more… Vox CDC revises COVID-19 Guidance On Cleaning And Disinfecting Prompted by available data and studies that show the risk of contracting COVID-19 via contact with surfaces is low, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is relaxing its exposure-prevention guidance on cleaning and disinfecting. Read more… Safety and Health Magazine How Florence Nightingale Pioneered Data Visualization If you are looking to use data to lobby for more resources for your EHS programs, take a lesson from Florence Nightingale.  She pioneered using data visualization to make an impact. Read more… Fast Company Why The First Five Minutes Of A Meeting Shape Its Outcome Many people arrive at meetings prepared to be disengaged. Whether it is a recurring team call, a project team update, or a longer strategy retreat, participants often lack a clear sense of why the meeting is necessary. And people are distracted. Read more… strategy + business What's the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? It may not be easy for most people to admit, but certain national holidays often get a little muddled in their minds—namely, Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Read more… Mental Floss Upcoming Webinars Carbon Offsets: Should You or Shouldn’t You? Thursday, June 10, 2021 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (ET) Free for members; $99 for non-members Attend this webinar to learn if offsets are right for your company and how to use offsets as part of your sustainability strategy. REGISTER NOW Birds, Bats and Bees: Using Ecology to Support Corporate Sustainability Metrics Thursday, July 22, 2021 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (ET) Free for members; $99 for non-members Designed to spark an innovative mindset, this webinar will provide examples of the thought process used for devising new approaches to achieve sustainability goals and drive a broader public perception impact. REGISTER NOW 2021 EHS & Sustainability Events Maximizing Sustainability Reporting - Solve-It Group August 11, August 18, September 1 and September 8 Virtual This Solve-it will help sustainability practitioners who are directly involved in their sustainability reporting activities and have limited time and resources. Attendees will become subject matter experts on the everchanging sustainable reporting landscape and be better able to make strategic decisions about their sustainability reporting efforts. REGISTER NOW Software, Innovation & Technology Showcase 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. REGISTER NOW 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. REGISTER NOW 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. REGISTER NOW 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. REGISTER NOW EHS&S Job Opportunities EHS Director Precision Castparts Corp. Huntington, West Virginia Apply Now EHS Manager Knoll Inc. East Greenville, Pennsylvania Apply Now Director of EHS Michelman Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio Apply Now Director of EHS Rogers Corp. Chandler, Arizona Apply Now