Executive Brief • October 7, 2021
NAEM
"Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best."
Jerome of Stridon (c. 347 – 420)
Latin Priest and Historian
John Kerry Says Emissions Cuts Are 'Do-Able' As Ministers Wrap Last Meeting Ahead Of COP26
US climate envoy John Kerry said that global targets to slash greenhouse gas emissions are "do-able". Kerry said the more than 40 ministers who attended the pre-COP26 event in Milan were "engaged" in discussions to make the Glasgow talks a success.
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CNN

How Do Thousands Prepare for COP26? With Difficulty
COP26 will be one of the biggest international gatherings held during the Covid-19 pandemic when it starts Oct. 31. Among those expected to attend are Queen Elizabeth, Pope Francis and at least 100 presidents and prime ministers, including President Biden.
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The New York Times

EHS and Its Value to Management
Workplace health and safety is essential in creating effective businesses that are productive, provide quality at all levels, and empower employees to be engaged, no matter the situation.
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Sponsored Blog Post by SHE Software

Natural Processes Can Provide a Tailwind For Contaminant Remediation
Nearly every week, I get a call from someone in charge of managing remediation for a petroleum-contaminated site. The call usually goes something like this.
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Sponsored Blog Post by E-Flux

EPA Moves To Reduce Super-Polluting Greenhouse Gases
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new rule to reduce hydrofluorocarbons or HFCs, which are commonly used in air conditioners and refrigerators as part of the cooling process. The new rule would reduce emissions by 85% in 15 years.
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ABC News

How Management of Change Brings EHS and Operations Together
As the provider of the world’s leading technology platform for EHS and Operational Risk Management (ORM), the convergence of EHS and Operations is a topic that we talk a lot about.
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Sponsored Blog Post by Enablon

Accountants Face Challenges With ESG Reporting
Financial professionals are confronting some big obstacles when it comes to environmental, social and governance reporting, according to a new survey, including competing and sometimes conflicting disclosure frameworks, reporting methodologies and stakeholder demands.
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Accounting Today

Federal Contractor Vaccine Guidance Issued
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued guidance that requires certain federal contractor employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 8. Although called a “guidance”, this is considered a binding order, not just a suggested course of action.
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EHS Today
Upcoming Webinars
Secrets of Successful Source Emission Test Programs
Secrets of Successful Source Emission Test Programs
Thursday, November 4, 2021
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (ET)
Free for members; $99 for non-members

Join us for a higher level, technical overview of an emission test that will cover what a test program can and can’t accomplish. Plus, what to look for when engaging a test firm.
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2021 EHS & Sustainability Events
FORUM21  2021 EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
2021 EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
October 19 - 21, 2021
Virtual

Only 1.5 weeks away! Be one of the first 600 to register and receive an Uber Eats gift card!*

Register today for the most highly attended EHS&S event of the year! With 4 different sessions to choose from almost every hour of the event and inspiring keynotes Peggy Shepard, Co-Founder and Executive Director, WE ACT for Environmental Justice and Scott Halford, Author and Neuroscientist, SG Halford Inc. this is the event you won’t want to miss!
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EHS&S Job Opportunities
Senior EHS Associate
Biogen Inc.
Cambridge, Massachussetts
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EHS Manager
Corning Inc.
Kennebunk, Maine
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Regional EHS Manager
Global Manufacturing Company/Elias Associates
Omaha, Nebraska
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Corporate Manager of EHS
Cambro Manufacturing Co.
Huntington Beach, California
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*Be one of the first 600 people to register and receive an Uber Eats gift card. Gift cards are only redeemable in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, U.K., and South Africa. Gift cards will be emailed to you directly on 10/19/21.