Executive Brief • November 4, 2021
NAEM
“Only one man ever understood me, and he didn't understand me.”
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770 – 1831)
German philosopher
Biden White House Sets Jan. 4 Deadline for Millions of U.S. Workers to Be Vaccinated
The requirement to be vaccinated or face weekly coronavirus tests will apply to over 80 million Americans working for private companies.
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U.S. News & World Report

Key Moments From Day 3 of the COP26 Climate Summit
World leaders finished their speeches at the Glasgow conference on Tuesday. Attention now shifts to behind-the-scenes talks, and how to finance proposals to address climate change.
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The New York Times

Skin Patch Coated In COVID-19 Vaccine May Work Better Than Injections
The device might survive longer storage times and pose a better option for people afraid of needles.
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New Scientist

Doug Parker Confirmed as OSHA Administrator
Doug Parker is OSHA's first Senate-confirmed leader in nearly five years, after his nomination for assistant labor secretary was approved with a 50-41 vote.
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Safety and Health Magazine

IFRS Foundation Announces International Sustainability Standards Board, Consolidation With CDSB And VRF, And Publication Of Prototype Disclosure Requirements
As world leaders meet in Glasgow for COP26, the IFRS Foundation announce three significant developments to provide the global financial markets with high-quality disclosures on climate and other sustainability issues.
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Yahoo Finance

The Power of a Centralized ESG Management System to Streamline Company Acquisitions
Although many of the growing pains felt during a merger or acquisition are due to the very nature of the expansion itself, centralized, digital management systems can play a key role in easing the transition for leaders and employees alike.
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Sponsored by Benchmark ESG

US and EU Announce Global Pledge To Slash Methane
The US and the EU have announced a global partnership to cut emissions of the greenhouse gas methane 30% by 2030, and more than 100 countries have signed up to the initiative. The pledge covers countries which emit nearly half of all methane, and make up 70% of global GDP, the US president said.
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BBC

5 Best Practices for a Successful Safety Observations Program
You may already have a program in place to capture near misses and incidents in your organization. But what about observations of at-risk or unsafe conditions or behaviors? Data on observations can help to identify hazards, risks, and behaviors that need to change. If your company does not have a program where workers can capture and report observations, there are five best practices to help you get started. Discover them here.
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Sponsored by Enablon
Upcoming Webinars
Secrets of Successful Source Emission Test Programs
Secrets of Successful Source Emission Test Programs
TODAY 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, it’ll 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. 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 EHS
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Houston, Texas
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Vermeer Corp.
Pella, Iowa
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Cynthiana, Kentucky
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Director, Environmental Land Resource Development
Lehigh Hanson Inc.
Cupertino, California
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