Executive Brief • October 21, 2021
NAEM
"A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work."
Colin Powell (1937-2021)
American statesman, diplomat, and four-star general
Receiving a Flu Shot and Covid Vaccine at the Same Time Is Safe, Study Finds
According to a clinical trial, individuals can receive a flu shot and their second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine simultaneously. Previously, the CDC recommended spacing out Covid-19 and flu vaccines by 14 days, but it has revised its guidelines and suggests the wait is no longer needed.
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Smithsonian Magazine

High Performing Health and Safety Programs Rely on EHS Software
Upgrading systems or investing in new technology requires a system-wide change that typically starts with the question, “What’s the return on investment?” Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) program managers, along with those involved in the day-to-day operations of safety programs, are helping us answer that question, and will lead their organizations to improve their health and safety programs.
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Sponsored by KPA

Which Climate Threats Are Most Worrisome? U.S. Agencies Made a List
Two dozen federal agencies flagged the biggest dangers posed by a warming planet. The list spreads across American society.
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The New York Times

Despite Spills And Air Pollution, Fossil Fuel Companies Award CEOs For Environmental Records
Some incentive programs at the oil and gas companies are designed allows companies to award executives their full bonuses even in years when the firms cause major environmental damage or total emissions go up.
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Washington Post

On-Site & Remote: A Flexible Approach to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Certification
When NA Höganäs decided to pursue significant growth objectives in North America, certification to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 helped demonstrate a commitment to increasingly important safety and environmental considerations.
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Sponsored  by Lloyd's Register

Google Flights Adds New Feature That Displays Estimated Carbon Emissions For Trips
Google launched a new feature that shows users carbon emissions estimates for nearly all flights in the search results. The estimate is visible next to the price and duration of the flight.
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Tech Crunch

7 Steps to Develop and Implement an ESG Strategy
The time has passed for organizations to take a passive approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) planning. Now more than ever, investors, employees, and customers are shining a bright light on companies’ ESG strategies, practices, and performance when deciding where and with whom to partner with or invest in.
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Sponsored by Antea Group
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)
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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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2022 EHS & Sustainability Events
TECH22 | EHS&S Software, Innovation & Technology Showcase
TECH22 | EHS&S Software, Innovation & Technology Showcase
April 5 - April 7, 2022
Fort Worth, Texas

NAEM's annual Software, Innovation & Technology Showcase offers you deep-dive training sessions, keynotes that expand your view of what’s possible, and numerous opportunities to help you achieve your technology and software goals. Plus, this year’s event will include a heavy focus on ESG topics.
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WOMENLEAD22 | Women's Leadership Roundtable
WOMENLEAD22 | Women's Leadership Roundtable
July 25 - July 28, 2022
Denver, Colorado

NAEM's Women's Leadership Roundtable is the only conference that helps 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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2022 EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
2022 EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
October 18 - October 21, 2022
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

NAEM's EHS & Sustainability Management Forum is the largest annual gathering for environment, health and safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) decision-makers. NAEM's annual conference has been the premiere event dedicated to best practice-sharing for those developing and integrating strategic environmental, health and safety programs within companies. 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 Environmental
Titan America LLC
Deerfield Beach, Florida
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Sustainability Compliance Auditor
IKEA Purchasing Services U.S. Inc.
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
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Corporate EHS Manager
Scot Forge Co.
Spring Grove, Illinois
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Corporate EHS Leader
Sana Biotechnology Inc.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
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