Executive Brief • March 9, 2023
NAEM
“I am thankful for my struggle because, without it, I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strength.”
Alex Elle
New York Times bestselling Author, Wellness Educator
Congress Torpedoes Biden ESG Rule
President Joe Biden faces his first veto prospect after the Senate voted Wednesday to nullify an administration rule that would enable retirement funds to consider environmental, social and governance factors when considering investments.
E&E News
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Twenty-five Trailblazing Women Leading The Fight Against Climate Change
With so many extraordinary women engaged in the battle against climate change, the biggest task in compiling Reuters Impact's list of trailblazing women for International Women's Day was whittling down our long list to only 25. We reluctantly decided not to include the likes of Christiana Figueres, Greta Thunberg, and U.N. Environment Programme chief Inger Andersen, who already have a high global profile for their work, in order to shine the light on women whose contributions may have flown under the radar.
Reuters
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Engage the Workforce with a Mobile-First Approach to EHS
Some of us have spent hours trying to make software work, but most people make a decision in minutes or even seconds. When this happens, and employees reject new technology, it may seem like the workforce just isn’t ready for change. But maybe we should be asking ourselves WHY that software implementation didn’t work. When it comes to streamlining processes, disseminating accurate and critical information, and ensuring a high adoption rate across the workforce — the key to success is leveraging a true mobile-first approach.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog - Sponsored by ReadyKey
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Half of the World Will be Obese by 2035. What Does that Mean for Employers?
In addition to costs associated with chronic diseases due to obesity, productivity rates are lower and absenteeism is higher.
EHS Today
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The Paris Agreement Will Fail Without Slashing Methane Emissions From Dairy and Meat, Researchers Say
A new study projects the Earth will warm by nearly 1 degree Celsius by 2100 from agricultural emissions alone, even if fossil fuel use is drastically reduced.
Inside Climate News
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Clouds In The Sky Provide New Clues To Predicting Climate Change
While barely being given a second thought by most people, the masses of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere play a big role in global warming.
Horizon Magazine - The European Commission
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Climate Change: New Idea For Sucking Up CO2 From Air Shows Promise
A new way of sucking carbon dioxide from the air and storing it in the sea has been outlined by scientists.
BBC
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Five Reasons Why Climate Action Needs Women
As we celebrate International Women's Day today, it's important to recognize the vital role that women play in tackling climate change. While climate change affects everyone, it does not affect everyone equally. Vulnerability to climate change is exacerbated by inequity and marginalization linked to gender, ethnicity, low income, and other social and economic factors.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
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2023 Research
 2023 Future Ready Benchmark Survey
2023 Benchmark Survey
Closes tomorrow!

You are invited to take part in a survey focused on how organizational, economic, climate, and COVID-19 factors of the past few years continue to impact EHS&S management. The results will help corporate leaders prepare for a resilient future. Take the survey to receive a complimentary copy of the report as soon as it’s released.
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2023 Webinars
 Managing PFAS Risks Under Increasingly Stringent Regulations
Managing PFAS Risks Under Increasingly Stringent Regulations
April 6, 2023
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET

Join this webinar for insight into effectively managing the risks associated with PFAS-contaminated environmental media under increasingly stringent federal and state regulations.
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Developing an Environmental Justice Policy and Community Engagement Strategy
Developing an Environmental Justice Policy and Community Engagement Strategy
June 8, 2023
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET

The environmental justice landscape is large and constantly evolving, leaving many organizations unsure of how to establish formal policies or where to start. Designed to inspire and inform your company’s environmental justice programs, this webinar features a detailed case study of Covanta’s journey to a mature environmental justice program and community engagement strategy.
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2023 EHS & Sustainability Events
TECH23 | EHS&S & ESG Tech Week
TECH23 | EHS&S & ESG Tech Week
March 14 - March 16, 2023
Tucson, Arizona
Last chance to register

NAEM's annual Tech conference is the only EHS&S tech event focused exclusively on meeting the challenges of data management, software, and technology solutions. This year’s agenda will broadly address EHS compliance, carbon accounting, GHG data management and corporate ESG reporting.
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IMPACT23 | Sustainability Impact Series
IMPACT23 | Sustainability Impact Series
April 19
Virtual

Join our one-day intensive to learn strategies for recycling and waste reduction challenges and hear examples of translating circular economy efforts into real-life scenarios. Register for individual quarterly programs or save 20% when you purchase a full-year pass.
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OPEX23 | EHS Operational Excellence
OPEX23 | EHS Operational Excellence
May 17 - May 18, 2023
Virtual

Advance your team’s effectiveness with strategies for health and safety, compliance assurance, driving continuous improvement and embedding EHS into the business at OPEX23.
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FORUM23 | EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
FORUM23 | EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
October 24 - October 27, 2023
Cleveland, Ohio

NAEM's EHS & Sustainability Management Forum is the must-attend EHS&S conference of the year, drawing EHS&S corporate decision-makers.
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EHS&S Job Opportunities
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