Executive Brief • July 29, 2021
NAEM
"That’s how a team works. You help the people around you, and everybody’s better off for it."
Mike Massimino (b. 1962)
NASA astronaut
Experts Back CDC Change On Masks As Delta Variant Spreads
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that everyone, vaccinated or not, wear a mask indoors in places where the coronavirus is spreading widely. Cases are rising in every state, with hospitalizations surging in states with low vaccination rates.
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NBC News

A New Way To Visualize The Surge In Covid-19 Cases In The U.S.
As an analogy, a car’s velocity tells you how fast the car is going. Its acceleration tells you how quickly that car is speeding up.  Most charts show velocity, this new visualization shows that COVID-19 is stepping firmly on the accelerator.
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STAT

Shift Work Sleep Disorder Raises Risk Of Traffic Crashes By Nearly 300%: Study
Individuals who develop insomnia or excessive sleepiness as a result of working nontraditional hours may be almost three times more likely to be involved in a traffic crash, according to a recent study.
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Safety and Health Magazine

Organizations Must Prepare for Regulatory Change
Environment, health, and safety (EHS) managers know that theirs is a profession of constant change. EHS is founded on a cycle of continuous improvement, and moving beyond compliance is a perpetual goal towards which to strive. However, EHS professionals should expect a greater than usual level of change in the coming months and years—and it’s imperative to be prepared.
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Sponsored Blog post by Dakota Software

Even With Cardboard Beds And Recycled Medals, Olympics Take Flak Over The Environment
Environmental groups applaud some of the efforts taken to lighten the impact such a huge international event has on the planet. But some analysts say the new symbolism of sustainability exaggerates the reality. Others just call it a "greenwash.”
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NPR
Upcoming Webinars
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)
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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)
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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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The Role of EHS&S Performance Validation in Risk, Resilience and Sustainable Financing
The Role of EHS&S Performance Validation in Risk, Resilience and Sustainable Financing
Thursday, September 23, 2021
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (ET)
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Learn how to create value though digitalization to drive growth, profitability and resilience.
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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
Just two weeks away! 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


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
Regional EHS Manager
PepsiCo Inc. /Frito-Lay Inc.
Rosenberg, Texas
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Senior Director of Sustainability
American Cleaning Institute
Washington, D.C.
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Manager of Environmental Protection
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
New York, New York
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Director of EHS
Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire
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*Disclaimer: These offers are only available for in-house EHS&S professionals. Service Providers and consultants are not eligible.