ESG Is Under Attack. How Should Your Company Respond?
The so-called “anti-ESG” movement — a loosely defined collection of beliefs and actions aimed at fighting a perceived shift towards “woke” or progressive ideas in society and business — is top of mind for CEOs and other senior executives. But in order to navigate this terrain, leaders need to better understand exactly how ESG or sustainability are being used as a critique, and whether those doing the critiquing are doing so in good faith. The author has created a 2×2 to help executives identify exactly who they’re dealing with, what argument they’re making, and how to effectively respond.
Harvard Business Review
Workplace Mental Health: OSHA Publishes New Fact Sheet
A new fact sheet from OSHA is intended to help employers prioritize workers’ mental health.
Safety+Health Magazine
The EPA is Backing Down From Environmental Justice Cases Nationwide
The agency has pumped the brakes on Civil Rights Act investigations out of apparent fear that a Louisiana challenge could make it to the Supreme Court.
The Intercept
Why Have Our Winters Gotten So Weird?
Yes, it’s freezing now. But winters are actually warming dangerously fast.
Vox
Majority of Business Leaders Plan to Increase Sustainability Investments this Year: Capgemini Survey
Over half of business leaders globally plan to increase investments in sustainability in 2024, up significantly from only a third who reported plans to do so last year, as business optimism increases, and as executives increasingly recognize the potential impact of climate disruptions to their businesses, while new government incentives help to mobilize investments in climate tech, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm Capgemini.
ESG Today
Carbon Released by Bottom Trawling ‘too Big to Ignore’, Says Study
Fishing nets churn up carbon from the sea floor, more than half of which will eventually be released into the atmosphere
The Guardian
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Operationalizing Sustainability Through EHS Management Systems
February 20, 2024
Cost: Free for members; $99 for non-members
This case study webinar explores DuPont’s ISO & ESG journey. Attendees will learn the connection between ISO standards and ESG, ISO management systems, and how to help you better achieve your ESG goals.
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Integrating EHS into Sustainability Strategy and Reporting
March 5, 2024
Cost: Free for members; $99 for non-members
Join this webinar to understand how companies are integrating their current EHS/HSE programs into new Sustainability/ESG strategies and reporting frameworks, especially in light of new legislative requirements.
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Solar Energy Feasibility Assessments: One Company's Solar Journey
April 2, 2024
Cost: Free for members; $99 for non-members
This webinar will help you fast track solar energy projects with tools to save you time and money when evaluating sites for solar energy. Ready to streamline your solar energy adoption? Don’t miss this case study.
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EHS Best Practices: Digitizing Your Chemical Inventory Tracking
May 21, 2024
Cost: Free for members; $99 for non-members
Join this webinar for guidance on streamlining inventory tracking. You’ll learn why digitizing processes like complex chemical inventories and centralizing compliance data across the enterprise are the critical steps to complying with emerging regulations, driving digital transformation initiatives, and serving customers without interruption.
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2024 EHS & Sustainability Events
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Member Appreciation Week
January 29, 2024 - February 2, 2024
Starts next week
Virtual
NAEM members: Join us for exclusive members-only events all week long, including the 2024 Member Meeting, an IMPACT session sampler, Discount Day, raffle prizes, and more. Events and meetings are free to attend, but require advance registration.
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IMPACT24 | Sustainability Impact Series - January Event
January 31, 2024
Virtual
Members: Free as a perk of Member Appreciation Week, registration required
Non-Members: $149
Attend NAEM’s virtual event to learn what strategies companies are implementing to mitigate the associated business risks of ESG critiques.
Plus, attend two break-out sessions where you will benchmark with your peers on how you can build your relationship with Investor Relations teams and strengthen your shareholder engagement strategy.
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OPEX24 | EHS Operational Excellence Conference
March 20 - March 21, 2024
Early bird rate ends 2/9/24
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 and EHS into business culture and reach new levels of EHS operational excellence.
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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 management and compliance, carbon accounting, GHG management and corporate ESG reporting.
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Director, Environmental Health and Safety
Micron
Remote, New York, United States of America
Senior EHS Manager
Graphic Packaging International
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Environmental Manager
Vulcan Materials Co.
Herndon, Virginia
Corporate Environmental Engineer
Innophos
Nationwide-Remote
EHS Manager
Air Liquide Advanced Materials
High Springs, Florida
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