Executive Brief • September 22, 2022
NAEM
"It’s worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change."
- Queen Elizabeth II (1926 – 2022)
U.N. Warns World Is Entering ‘Uncharted Territories Of Destruction’ From Climate Crisis
The United Nations is warning that the impacts of global climate change are entering “uncharted territories of destruction” as countries fail to set adequate targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
CNBC
Read more...

Building Organizational Resilience with ESG
Organizations need to do more than know their product lines, research their customers and balance the books. They also need to understand the threats and opportunities that are part of the world in which they operate. Understanding the nature of risk might not be the most exciting part of running an organization, but it's the one that will help to ensure you have an organization to work at in the years to come.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog - Sponsored by Intelex Technologies
Read more...

Drying Lakes Exacerbate Air Quality Problems
Water use and drought are shrinking the Great Salt Lake, worsening air pollution. Meanwhile, inflation is rising despite a drop in gasoline prices, and the EPA’s internal watchdog is looking into the water crisis in Jackson, Miss.
The Hill
Read more...

U.S. Response to Global Climate Change: Understanding the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE)
USAID Chief Climate Officer Gillian Caldwell discusses the recently released Action Plan for the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE).
United States Department of State
Read more...

Europe Sees Wave Of Multi-Billion-Euro Renewable Energy Investments
In European energy, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has defined the market so far in 2022. Gas prices have soared, exacerbating inflation. How organizations, consumers, and governments respond could mark the beginning of an evolution in European energy. Is renewables the way forward for Europe?
OilPrice
Read more...

SLC 2022 Preview: The Impact of Employee Engagement on Workplace Safety
Why change (mostly) has to start at the top and why safety is more than a title.
EHS Today
Read more...

Jim Beam Ramps Up Bourbon Production In $400 Million Renewable Energy Push
Beam Suntory said Wednesday it is aiming to produce more Jim Beam bourbon while cutting back on its greenhouse-gas emissions.
CNBC
Read more...

What Charles the ‘Activist King’ Means for the Climate
With a long record of environmental campaigning as the Prince of Wales, how will King Charles III’s accession to the throne translate to public policies?
Wired
Read more...

Microsoft’s Former Sustainability Chief Explains Why Private Equity Can Help Win the Race Against Climate Change: Q&A
Lucas Joppa is joining Vista Equity Partners Co-Founder Brian Sheth’s new PE Fund.
Bloomberg
Read more...
 
2022 Webinars
Mitigating Disease Spread in the Workplace: Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mitigating Disease Spread in the Workplace: Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic
November 3, 2022
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (ET)

This webinar will examine disease-causing microbes and discuss the key elements to consider in your return-to-work plans, including effective prevention and mitigation practices.
REGISTER NOW
Task Creation & Standardization: The Next Level of AI Support for EHS Professionals
Task Creation & Standardization: The Next Level of AI Support for EHS Professionals
November 14, 2022
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (ET)

Get ready for the latest way Artificial Intelligence (AI) and specifically Natural Language Processing (NLP) will be making the lives of EHS professionals easier by making routine task completion faster and more accurate.
REGISTER NOW
2022 EHS & Sustainability Events
FORUM22 | EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
FORUM22 | EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
October 17 - October 20, 2022
Tampa, Florida
NAEM’s Discounted Hotel Room Rates End 9/26/22

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.
REGISTER NOW
NAEM IMPACT22
IMPACT22 | Sustainability Impact Series
December 1, 2022
Topic: Sustainability Trends & Emerging Issues
Virtual - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join sustainability peers to discuss the trends and emerging corporate sustainability issues on the horizon.
REGISTER NOW
EHS&S Job Opportunities
Environmental Engineer (Regulatory Compliance)
Department of Energy, Office of Science
Berkeley, California
Apply Now

Director of EHS
University of Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Apply Now

Senior IH / EHS Consultant
Chubb Global Risk Advisors
Available in 18 locations in U.S.
Apply Now

Manager of Environmental Compliance
BHE GT&S
Lusby, Maryland
Apply Now

Environmental Compliance Manager
Metro Water Recovery
Denver, Colorado
Apply Now