Executive Brief • April 7, 2022
NAEM
"If there's nobody in your way, you're not going anywhere."
Madeleine Albright, 1937 – 2022
64th United States Secretary of State, First Woman to Hold the Post
‘It’s Now or Never’: World’s Top Climate Scientists Issue Ultimatum on Critical Temperature Limit
The fight to keep global heating under 1.5 degrees Celsius has reached “now or never” territory, according to a new report released Monday by the world’s leading climate scientists.
CNBC
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Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change
The Working Group III report provides an updated global assessment of climate change mitigation progress and pledges, and examines the sources of global emissions. It explains developments in emission reduction and mitigation efforts, assessing the impact of national climate pledges in relation to long-term emissions goals.
IPCC Report
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Texas’ Power Failure: Limited Chance for Profits vs. Huge Social Costs
The business incentives for winterization are small, the societal incentives huge.
Ars Technica
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This Is What Happens When There Are Too Many Meetings
Why a 9-to-10 is the new 9-to-5.
The Atlantic
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The Promise and Pitfalls of Desalination
California needs to diversify its water supply as the West dries up. How much can desalination help?
The Economist
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We're Not Even Close to EVs Being as Cheap as Gas Cars
In fact, over the next few years, batteries may get even more expensive.
IEA
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2022 Webinars
Consequential Convergence: Understanding Climate Risk and Environmental Justice Intersections in a Distributed Portfolio
Understanding Climate Risk and Environmental Justice Intersections in a Distributed Portfolio
June 23, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (ET)

This webinar will help EHS & Sustainability leaders understand the scope and interrelatedness of climate change risk and environmental justice. It will also offer recommendations for corporate policy development in relation to these issues.
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Corporate Sustainability Strategy and Reporting: One Company's Turn-Key Advancement Journey
Corporate Sustainability Strategy and Reporting: One Company's Turn-Key Advancement Journey
August 25, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (ET)

Both privately held and publicly traded companies alike are working to advance their sustainability journey in the current landscape of new regulations and requirements. This webinar will arm the audience with practical advice toward tackling their own ESG advancement challenges.
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2022 EHS & Sustainability Events
OPEX22 | EHS Operational Excellence Conference
OPEX22 | EHS Operational Excellence Conference
May 18 - May 19, 2022
Virtual

Are you looking for new ideas to ensure that your company has strong EHS management systems in place? Join NAEM at our annual showcase of the leading practices to reduce risk, embed compliance into business culture and reach new levels of EHS operational excellence.
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WOMENLEAD22 | EHS&S Leadership Roundtable
WOMENLEAD22 | EHS&S Leadership Roundtable
July 27 - July 29, 2022
Denver, Colorado

NAEM's Women's EHS&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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FORUM22 | EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
FORUM22 | EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
October 18 - October 21, 2022
New Location: Tampa, 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
Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
Beacon Building Products
Aurora, Colorado & Remote
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EHSS Environmental Specialist
Wilbur-Ellis Co. Inc.
California, Oregon, Washington & Remote
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Product Stewardship & Sustainability Specialist
Neenah Inc.
Remote
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Corporate EHS Manager
Donaldson Co. Inc.
Bloomington, Minnesota
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