Executive Brief • October 31, 2024
NAEM
“There is a child in every one of us who is still a trick-or-treater looking for a brightly-lit front porch.”
Robert Breault (b. 1963)
American operatic tenor
The System that Moves Water Around the Earth is Off Balance for the First Time in Human History
Humanity has thrown the global water cycle off balance “for the first time in human history,” fueling a growing water disaster that will wreak havoc on economies, food production, and lives, according to a landmark new report.
CNN

EPA Accelerates PFAS Reporting in the Toxic Release Inventory
In a new proposed rule, the EPA proposes adding 16 individual PFAS and 15 categories of PFAS to the list of chemicals subject to reporting in the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA).
Beveridge & Diamond

Why Workplace Well-Being Programs Don’t Achieve Better Outcomes
By 2026, global corporate spending on wellness programs is set to top $94.6 billion, yet anticipated improvements in well-being are not being realized, and, in fact, mental health needs are continuing to rise around the world.
Harvard Business Review

Climate Change is Killing Buildings in Slow Motion
It’s not just storms and floods: Wild temperature swings, severe heat, and drought are exacting an invisible toll on the built environment.
Bloomberg

AI in the Workplace: Answering 3 Big Questions
AI adoption could stagnate without effective change leadership. According to Gallup’s latest study on AI adoption, 93% of Fortune 500 CHROs say their organization has begun using AI tools and technologies to improve business practices. However, most workers remain unaware of these efforts.
Gallup
 
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IMPACT24 | Preparing for ESG Reporting Requirements on Biodiversity
December 4, 2024
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