Executive Brief • May 18, 2023
NAEM
"A prince who is not wise himself will never take good advice."
Niccolo Machiavelli, (1469 - 1527)
Italian Diplomat, Author, Philosopher and Historian
EPA Announces New Rules To Get Carbon Out Of Electricity Production
Starting in the 2030s, stringent rules will radically cut emissions.
Ars Technica
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A Growing Number Of Sports Bras, Shirts And Leggings Brands Found With High Levels Of Toxic Chemical, Watchdog Warns
An increasing number of sports bra and athletic wear brands have been found with high levels of BPA in them, a chemical compound that’s used to make certain types of plastic and can lead to harmful health effects such as asthma, cardiovascular disease and obesity, a watchdog group said on Wednesday.
CNN
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COVID Emergency Ends, But Not Completely
Employers need to be careful about how they proceed in the post-COVID emergency world.
EHS Today
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It’s Not Just Climate Disasters. “Normal” Weather Is Getting Weirder, Too
Why you should keep tabs on the subtle changes in weather, not just extremes.
Vox
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Ensuring Quality Data Collection for Scope 3 Inventories: Tips and Tricks
Scope 3 greenhouse (GHG) inventories have become an essential tool for organizations seeking to improve their environmental performance. The quality of an inventory is only as good as the data used to create it but collecting Scope 3 data can be intimidating. To get you started, here are some tips to help navigate the supplier engagement and data collection process.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog - Sponsored by Ramboll
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Air Pollution From Oil And Gas Production Responsible For $77 Billion In Annual Us Health Damages, Contributes To Thousands Of Early Deaths, Childhood Asthma Cases Nationwide
These health impacts affected communities in states with high oil and gas production, as well as states with limited or no gas activity, underlining the need for comprehensive regulatory action to protect Americans from pollutants.
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
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How Oil Companies’ Soaring Profits Compare With Green-Energy Investments
Fossil-fuel firms report vast earnings as spending needed to curb climate change lags behind.
Nature
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What Is Bio-oil, And Why Does Big Tech Think It Can Fight Climate Change?
Alphabet and Meta are just a couple of the big names paying a startup to produce bio-oil as a way to trap CO2.
The Verge
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2023 EHS&S Research
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2023 EHS & Sustainability Awards
NAEM Excellence Awards
Help us celebrate EHS & Sustainability Management Excellence. Nominate a client or colleague for a Lifetime Achievement or 30 Over 30 Award. All nominations must be in by June 30, 2023.
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2023 Webinars
Today’s Business Risks Facing EHS&S Leaders
Today’s Business Risks Facing EHS&S Leaders
June 1, 2023
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Cost: Free for everyone

Join industry experts for a special presentation of timely research findings based on a recent survey of senior EHS&S leaders. Topics will include talent management, business continuity, climate change, regulations, AI and more.
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Developing an Environmental Justice Policy and Community Engagement Strategy
Developing an Environmental Justice Policy and Community Engagement Strategy
June 22, 2023
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Cost: Free for NAEM members; $99 for non-members

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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ESG Data Management: Challenges and Solutions
ESG Data Management: Challenges and Solutions
July 6, 2023
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Cost: Free for NAEM members; $99 for non-members

Join us for a panel discussion focused on the challenges of developing verifiable ESG metrics based on data collection and management practices.
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2023 EHS & Sustainability Events
IMPACT23 | Sustainability Impact Series
IMPACT23 | Sustainability Impact Series
New date: July 26, 2023
Virtual

Q3's IMPACT program will dig into the key ways corporate leaders can make progress toward their climate commitments and tackle complex GHG reductions in supply chains and products.
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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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IMPACT23 | Sustainability Impact Series
IMPACT23 | Sustainability Impact Series
December 7, 2023
Virtual

Q4's IMPACT program will provide corporate leaders with a look at how to best prepare for the coming year's reporting cycle, as well as cover the latest developments in reporting standards and regulations.
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EHS&S Job Opportunities
CEP Environmental Manager - Columbus Engine Plant
Cummins Inc.
Columbus, Indiana
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Interdisciplinary Environmental Manager
Department of the Army - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Phoenix, Arizona - Los Angeles, California
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Director of Environmental & Energy Coordination
Fairfax County Government
Fairfax, Virginia
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EHS Manager
Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
Bridgeview, Illinois
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Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
MEI Rigging & Crating
Chantilly, Virginia
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EHS Manager
Rogers Corp.
Carol Stream, Illinois - Narragansett, Rhode Island
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