Executive Brief • December 5, 2024
“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.”
Ovid (43 BCE - 17 CE)
Roman poet

Huge Deal Struck But Is It Enough? 5 Takeaways from a Dramatic COP29
COP29 is over, with developing countries complaining that the $300bn a year in climate finance they will receive by 2035 is a “paltry sum.”
BBC

A Landmark Climate Change Case Opens at the Top UN Court
The top United Nations court took up the largest case in its history on Monday, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate change that they feel endangers their very survival. They demand that major polluting nations be held to account.
Associated Press

Safety in the Workplace: Managing the Expectations of Millennials & Gen Z
The workplace is evolving, and leadership must evolve with it to understand relevant risks and how to relate to the future of the safety industry.
Occupational Health & Safety

Exploring the Future of HR: 10 Trends and Priorities for 2025
Throughout 2025, the landscape of HR management will evolve, with significant shifts in talent, compliance, and technology. Understanding these shifts is crucial for fostering a compliant and growth-conducive workplace year-round and beyond.
ADP

Move Over, Data Centers. US Steel Mills Need Lots of Clean Power Too
A new report quantifies just how much clean electricity the US steel industry will need to decarbonize.
Canary Media
 
EHS&S Awards & Recognition
E+E Leader Awards
E+E Leader Product & Project Awards
Entry deadline extended to December 20, 2024

The E+E Leader Awards recognize companies for their groundbreaking product innovations, impactful solutions, and outstanding projects in sustainability, energy efficiency, and social responsibility. NAEM members receive a discount on the entry fee, and winners will be recognized at NAEM's spring conference.
 
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Upcoming EHS & Sustainability Events
NAEM Member Appreciation Week
NAEM Member Appreciation Week
January 27-31, 2025
Virtual

NAEM members are invited to attend exclusive members-only events all week long, including our annual Member Meeting, a free webinar, Discount Day, raffle prizes, and more. Events and meetings are free to attend but require registration in advance.
 
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TECH & OPEX25 Conferences
TECH25 & OPEX25 Conferences
April 1-3, 2025
Orlando, FL

Two great events, one location. NAEM’s TECH25 | EHS + ESG conference will cover leading best practices to improve your digital strategies. NAEM’s OPEX25 | EHS Operational Excellence conference will cover EHS management strategies and leading best practices to reduce risk, embed compliance into your business culture, and reach new levels of operational excellence.
 
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FORUM25 | EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
FORUM25 | EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
October 21-23, 2025
Tucson, AZ

NAEM's Forum is the largest annual gathering for EHS and Sustainability decision-makers and the premiere event dedicated to best practice-sharing for those developing and integrating strategic EHS and Sustainability programs within companies.
 
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EHS&S Job Opportunities
Manager – Safety
Haskell
Denver, CO

EHS Manager
Shearer's Foods
Burlington, IA

Health & Safety Manager
City of Medford
Medford, OR
 
EHS Manager
Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR