Executive Brief • June 1, 2023
NAEM
"All of life is a foreign country."
Jack Kerouac, (1922 – 1969)
American Novelist and Poet, Founder of the Beat Generation
Supreme Court Curtails Clean Water Act
The Supreme Court on Thursday established a more stringent test to determine whether the Clean Water Act applies to a wetland. The ruling was a setback for the Environmental Protection Agency and a victory for an Idaho couple, Michael and Chantell Sackett, who have been battling with the federal government for over 15 years in their efforts to build a house on an empty lot near a large lake.
SCOTUSblog
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Earth Is ‘Really Quite Sick Now’ And In Danger Zone In Nearly All Ecological Ways, Study Says
Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and into “the danger zone,” not just for an overheating planet that’s losing its natural areas, but for well-being of people living on it, according to a new study.
AP News
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ESG Investing Goes Quiet After Blistering Republican Attacks
“Greenhushing” is the new greenwashing as asset managers in the US try to duck controversy over sustainable investing.
Bloomberg
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Executive Engagement: A Roadmap for Driving a Culture of EHS Accountability
No matter how hard your team works, advancing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) performance cannot be successful, innovative, or sustainable without executive-level support and accountability. Like any other key part of your business, a successful EHS program requires resources, reinforcement, and cultural buy-in that will be most effective when driven from the top down.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog - Sponsored by Woodard & Curran
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US States Agree Breakthrough Deal To Prevent Colorado River From Drying Up
California, Arizona and Nevada strike deal with US government to take about 13% less water from drought-stricken river.
The Guardian
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Zero Hour For Workplace Safety
Have we turned the corner or just painted ourselves into one?
EHS Today
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Building the Case for EHS Software: How to Gather the Data You Need
Convincing decision-makers to invest in EHS software requires a solid business case backed by reliable data. This article will guide you through the data gathering process to create a compelling case for adopting EHS software.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog - Sponsored by ProcessMAP, an Ideagen solution
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Improving Workplace Safety With Robots
Recent advancements in data science and AI means robotic vehicles and arms can eliminate employees’ exposure to dangerous machinery and workplace hazards.
EHS Today
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Will Biden’s Hard-hat Environmentalism Bridge The Divide On Clean Energy Future?
When John Podesta left his job as an adviser to President Barack Obama nearly a decade ago, he was confident that hundreds of miles of new power transmission lines were coming to the Southwest, expanding the reach of clean energy throughout the region.
AP News
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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: 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 & In-Person Watch Parties

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
Safety And Occupational Health Manager
Department Of The Navy - Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Port Hueneme, California
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Corporate Environmental Manager – Remote/Hybrid
HNI Corp.
Chicago, Illinois - Minneapolis, Minnesota - Muscatine, Iowa
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Senior EHS Manager
Danone North America
Mount Crawford, Virginia
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EHS & Sustainability Manager
Edgewell Personal Care
Dover, Delaware
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Senior Environmental Compliance Professional
Idaho Power
Boise, Idaho
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