Executive Brief • April 18, 2024
NAEM
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”
Laozi (Lao-tzu) - 6th century BC
Ancient Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism, author of the Tao Te Ching
EPA Sets First-Ever Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
The rule is the first national drinking water limit on toxic PFAS, which are widespread and long-lasting in the environment.
Associated Press

KPMG: Majority of U.S. CEOs Expect Significant Returns from Sustainability Investments Within 3-5 Years
Corporate leaders continue to rank ESG as their top operational priority, even in the face of inflationary and supply chain challenges and Gen AI-related opportunities, according to a new survey released by professional services firm KPMG US.
ESG Today


Expert Q&A: Creating Your EHS & ESG Digitization Strategy
Finding and selecting the right EHS and ESG software for your organization can be a daunting task, especially when making the wrong choice could lead to serious consequences. NAEM sat down with Sameer Vyas, Senior Principal at Huco Consulting (a Montrose Environmental Group company), to discuss why having a comprehensive digital strategy is so important.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog, sponsored by Huco Consulting

Climate Change Will Cost Global Economy $38 Trillion Every Year Within 25 Years
Global costs are likely to rise even further once other costly extremes like weather disasters, storms, and wildfires that are exacerbated by climate change are considered.
Forbes

The Best Parts of Your Culture Aren't Scaling — Yet
An intentional culture can drive outcomes — if leaders take the following ideas to heart.
Gallup

5 Ways Executives Can Manage Conflict with the Board
High stakes, strong wills, and increasing uncertainty can make decisions at the top of your organization fraught. The backing of a board can mobilize an organization, but a significant divergence of vision and values may lead the board to stall progress on an organization’s highest priorities — and even unseat a CEO.
Harvard Business Review
 
2024 EHS & Sustainability Events
TECH24 | EHS + ESG Data & Reporting Conference
TECH24 | EHS + ESG Data & Reporting Conference
April 30 - May 2, 2024
Alexandria, Virginia

Learn how companies are operationalizing their digital strategies, integrating technology systems, harmonizing reporting approaches, and discovering best practices for emissions data management and reporting. This is the event you won’t want to miss to find a wide range of software and technology solutions all in one place.
ATTEND
WOMENLEAD24 | EHS&S Women’s Leadership Conference
WOMENLEAD24 | EHS&S Women’s Leadership Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2024
Providence, Rhode Island

For EHS and Sustainability leaders at every career stage, NAEM's Women's Leadership Conference gives attendees access to insights from the foremost women in the field, thought-provoking discussions, and the tools to cultivate new skills.
ATTEND
2024 NAEM Webinars
EHS Best Practices: Digitizing Your Chemical Inventory Tracking
EHS Best Practices: Digitizing Your Chemical Inventory Tracking
May 21, 2024

Learn how and why digitizing processes like complex chemical inventories and centralizing compliance data across the enterprise are the first — and critical — steps to complying with emerging regulations, driving digital transformation initiatives, and serving customers without interruption.
REGISTER
EHS Best Practices: Digitizing Your Chemical Inventory Tracking
Creating a Sustainable Future with Generative AI
June 11, 2024

Explore how generative AI promises to promote sustainability across various sectors and address environmental challenges. Generative AI can enable efficient allocation of resources, help reduce waste, and promote more sustainable practices across sectors.
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Circular Economy and Reframing the Path to Zero
Circular Economy and Reframing the Path to Zero
August 13, 2024

Examine circular economy concepts including what the circular economy is; how waste is defined; and recycling misconceptions; and discuss approaches for moving from a reactionary stage to true improvements.
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EHS&S Job Opportunities
EHS Manager
Ecobat
Indianapolis, Indiana

Occupational & Environmental Health Professor (Dept. Chair)
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

EHS Manager
Hoffmaster
Clintonville, Wisconsin

Corporate EHS Manager
BCCK Engineering
Midland, Texas

Senior EHS Product Stewardship Specialist
Organon
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, or Jersey City, New Jersey