Executive Brief • November 2, 2023
NAEM
"I'm a very strong believer in listening and learning from others."
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020)
Former Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
Fall COVID Shot Uptake is An “Abysmal” 7%; Wastewater Testing Impaired
Meanwhile, a quarter of the country's wastewater testing sites are offline.
Ars Technica

In a Tight Labor Market, Employees Bear the Burden
Fifty-eight percent of employees say their organization has asked workers to take on additional responsibilities, according to Gallup’s first-quarter survey of the U.S. workforce.
Gallup

Office Workers: Quietly Changing
Gallup finds 90% of office workers don’t want to return to the old ways of working.
Gallup

Biden’s Climate Fight Now Has a Fed Problem
Democrats are scrambling to prevent a conflict between their goals of fighting climate change and shoring up big banks.
Politico

Child Care Centers Unlikely Source of Spreading COVID-19: Study
A new study found child care centers are an unlikely source for spreading COVID-19, leading researchers to suggest the current testing and isolation recommendations can be revised to align with those for other serious respiratory viruses.
The Hill

Research: Firms with Diverse Boards Achieve Higher ESG Ratings
An analysis of 15 years of data from the S&P 1500 uncovers a crucial link: firms with diverse leadership consistently achieve higher environmental ratings from MSCI, a leading ESG data provider. This correlation suggests that the experiences and perspectives brought by diverse board members drive stronger ESG priorities, making a compelling case for stakeholder.
Harvard Business Review

Powering a Sustainable Future with Immediate and Effective Decarbonization Strategies
With increased corporate awareness as well as mounting pressure from the supply chain, investors, and regulators, decarbonization initiatives have moved from a “nice-to-have” to an imperative for future business resilience and new market opportunities in the construction materials industry. Forward-thinking firms are investing in strategies to incorporate recycled materials, develop low-carbon production methods, and capitalize on this new wave of business disruption.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog - Sponsored by, Trinity Consultants

Leadership Wisdom from Intel’s Todd Brady, the 2023 NAEM Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
In a recent conversation with Todd Brady, Intel’s Chief Sustainability Officer, and Vice President of Global Public Affairs, the Green Tie blog learned a bit more about Todd’s leadership style, what makes him proud to work for Intel, and how he engages top executives in sustainability. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog

Oil and Gas Companies Spill Millions of Gallons of Wastewater in Texas
An exclusive Inside Climate News analysis found that companies have spilled nearly 150 million gallons of toxic, highly saline wastewater in Texas over the last decade.
The Texas Tribune

Revealed: How a Little-known Pollution Rule Keeps the Air Dirty for Millions of Americans
Major investigation shows local governments are increasingly exploiting a loophole in the Clean Air Act, leaving more than 21 million Americans with air that’s dirtier than they realize.
The Guardian

Space is Starting to Look Like the Better Mining Operation
Mining in space might be less environmentally harmful than mining asteroids on Earth.
Ars Technica
Research
2024 Staffing, Structure & Budget Report
2024 Staffing, Structure & Budget Report
Coming Spring 2024
Pre-Order until 12/31/23 for $500 off, plus a free copy of the latest version of the report ($2,300 value)

Are you looking to benchmark how to staff and structure your EHS & Sustainability team? If so, this report is for you with the latest benchmarking information on how other companies are structuring their EHS&S teams. This report will offer an analysis of the organizational design, reporting structure, staffing levels and budgets of EHS&S functions from companies across more than a dozen different industry sectors.
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2023 Webinars
Severe Risks of Climate Change on Worker Health
Severe Risks of Climate Change on Worker Health
November 9, 2023
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Cost: Free for NAEM members; $99 for non-members

Learn solutions to combat extreme heat, heat stress, stroke, heat exhaustion, rhabdomyolysis (muscle tissue breakdown), and even death while on the job.
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Upcoming EHS & Sustainability Events
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 2024 reporting cycle, as well as cover the latest developments in reporting standards and regulations.
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 IMPACT24 | Sustainability Impact Series - January Event
IMPACT24 | Sustainability Impact Series - January Event
January 31, 2024
Virtual

This virtual quarterly one-day event uniquely offers tools for business leaders who have the responsibility for overseeing and executing their organization’s sustainability strategies.
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 OPEX24 | EHS Operational Excellence Conference
OPEX24 | EHS Operational Excellence Conference
March 20 - March 21, 2024
Virtual

Are you looking for new ideas to ensure that your company has strong EHS management systems in place? Attend this conference for leading practices to reduce risk, embed compliance into business culture and reach new levels of EHS operational excellence.
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TECH24 | EHS + ESG Data & Reporting Conference
TECH24 | EHS + ESG Data & Reporting Conference
April 30 - May 2, 2024
Alexandria, Virginia

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, sustainability management and corporate ESG reporting.
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EHS&S Job Opportunities
Senior Environmental Specialist – Hybrid
Constellation Energy Corp.
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Environmental Systems Manager
Solution Foundry
Joint Base Andrews, Maryland

EHS Supervisor
Richardson International Ltd.
St. Louis, Missouri

EHS & Sustainability Manager
Tasty Baking Company
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania