Executive Brief • July 15, 2021
NAEM
"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it."
Margaret Thatcher (1925 – 2013)
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990
Sixty Years Of Climate Change Warnings: The Signs That Were Missed (And Ignored)
The effects of ‘weird weather’ were already being felt in the 1960s, but scientists linking fossil fuels with climate change were dismissed as prophets of doom.
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The Guardian

Why Some Of The World’s Biggest Companies Are Increasingly Worried About Water Scarcity
With the climate crisis seen as a “risk multiplier” to water scarcity, analysts warn that even companies with relatively limited financial exposure to water risk should brace for disruption.
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CNBC

Cities along the Great Lakes Face Rising Water and Costs
High water levels, paired with severe storm events and wave action, are leading to greater erosion and flooding that threaten public and private properties, critical infrastructure, and recreation and tourism amenities in shoreline communities.
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Scientific American

Trees Save Lives in Heat Waves. So Why Aren’t We Saving Trees?
Trees can lower dangerous urban temperatures 10 degrees, scientists say. Despite planting efforts, though, American cities and towns are losing tens of millions a year.
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The New York Times

Hydrogen Is One Answer to Climate Change. Getting It Is the Hard Part
Hydrogen is one of the most plentiful elements in the universe, but producing it in a way that is emission-free is costly. Pioneering companies are working to change that.
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The New York Times
Upcoming Webinars
Birds, Bats and Bees: Using Ecology to Support Corporate Sustainability Metrics
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.
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What to Expect When Expecting an Environmental Project
What to Expect When Expecting an Environmental Project
Thursday, August 12, 2021
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (ET)
Free for members; $99 for non-members

Gain a deeper understanding of the implications of an environmental project’s conclusions, recommendations, any associated continuing obligations.
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Linking Employee Wellness and a Culture of Health with ESG Reporting
Linking Employee Wellness and a Culture of Health with ESG Reporting
Thursday, September 9, 2021
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (ET)
Free for members; $99 for non-members

Learn how companies are using COH4B to advance their ESG reporting and build a long-lasting and equitable business culture of health for all employees while yielding business benefits.
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2021 EHS & Sustainability Events
Maximizing Sustainability Reporting - Solve-It Group
Maximizing Sustainability Reporting - Solve-It Group
August 11 & 18, 2021, September 1 & 8, 2021
Virtual
Receive a complimentary registration to the Impact conference when you register!

Join this Solve-It for a deep dive into strategic sustainability and ESG reporting. From CDP and GRI to SFDR, DJSI and TCFD, this NAEM Solve-It group helps you untangle the alphabet soup and empowers you to take your sustainability and ESG reporting program to the next level with confidence.
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IMPACT21  Sustainability Impact Conference
Sustainability Impact Conference
August 25 - 26, 2021
Virtual Conference
Receive a discount off the Sustainability Solve-It group when you register!

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
Hybrid Event: Tucson, Arizona & Virtual

Registration for in-person attendance is open now. Virtual registration will be available next week. Sponsorship information will be available in 2-3 weeks.

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
EHS&S Associate Director
Baxter
Mountain Home, Arkansas
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KIK Consumer Products Inc.
Alsip, Illinois
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Moog Inc.
East Aurora, New York
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EHS Manager
Red Wing Shoes
Red Wing, Minnesota
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EHS Manager
Chenega Corp.
Dugway, Utah
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