Executive Brief • January 23, 2025
NAEM
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”
Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968)
Civil rights activist
Top 5 Environmental Actions You Should Know from President Trump’s First Day
On January 20, 2025, President Trump began his second term with the signing of 26 executive orders (EOs), which included the recission of almost 80 EOs of the previous administration. Trump’s orders contain both repeals of key Biden Administration policies and calls to agency action to reassess treatment of major environmental issues associated with motor vehicles, energy development, and climate change.
Sidley

How to Comply with OSHA’s New PPE Standard
Starting this month, the agency will require construction employers to provide workers with properly fitting safety gear.
Construction Dive

As Bird Flu Concerns Grow, Scientists Race to Develop New Vaccines
The Department of Health and Human Services on Friday awarded $590 million in funding to Moderna in part to fast-track the development of an mRNA bird flu vaccine.
NBC News

Whiplash: How Big Swings in Precipitation Fueled the L.A. Fires
Climate scientist Daniel Swain says that two very wet years followed by a very dry one helped to turn the Los Angeles wildfires into raging infernos. This phenomenon of “hydroclimate whiplash,” he says, is expected to occur in more and more places as the world warms.
Yale University

U.S. Employee Engagement Sinks to 10-Year Low
Employee engagement in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in a decade in 2024, with only 31% of employees engaged. This matches the figure last seen in 2014. The percentage of actively disengaged employees, at 17%, also reflects 2014 levels.
Gallup

Don’t Confuse Ambition with Effective Leadership
People who see themselves as leaders often step into leadership roles – but are they any good at it?
Stanford University
 
NAEM Member Discounts & Offers
CSRHub's ESG Roadmap
Find Out How Investors View Your Organization with CSRHub's ESG Roadmap
Discount Extended
Members save up to $650 through January 31, 2025


CSRHub’s ESG Roadmap is a comprehensive benchmark and guide that helps you understand how your company is viewed by investors and external raters. This customized report also helps you identify actions for improvement in your communications, sustainability policies, and compliance strategies.
 
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NAEM Members-Only 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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NAEM Annual Member Meeting
NAEM Annual Member Meeting
January 28, 2025
1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Free virtual event - registration required

Learn how NAEM will help you benchmark and address EHS, ESG, and Sustainability challenges in 2025 and beyond. Our annual member meeting keeps you connected to your NAEM community and what you can expect in the year ahead.
 
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Members-Only Webinar: Preparing for Climate-Related Disclosures
Members-Only Webinar: Preparing for Climate-Related Disclosures
January 29, 2025
1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Free virtual event - registration required

Hear updates on new and pending requirements to disclose GHG emissions as well as climate-related risks and impact, plus actions you can take now to prepare for these requirements.
 
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Upcoming Webinars & Events
AI in EHS: Practical Applications & Risk Reduction
[Webinar] AI in EHS: Practical Applications & Risk Reduction
February 18, 2025
2:00-3:00 PM ET


Hear case studies that illustrate how AI can be applied in diverse operational environments to create business value and enhance EHS practices by analyzing real-time data from operations, identifying potential hazards, and predicting risks before they occur.
 
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OPEX25 | EHS Operational Excellence Conference
OPEX25 | EHS Operational Excellence Conference
April 1-2, 2025
Orlando, FL

Explore EHS management strategies and best practices to reduce risk, embed compliance in your business culture, and reach new levels of operational excellence at OPEX25.
 
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TECH25 | EHS + ESG Data & Reporting Conference
TECH25 | EHS + ESG Data & Reporting Conference
April 2-3, 2025
Orlando, FL

Discover leading best practices to improve your digital strategies at TECH25. You’ll also explore a wide range of software and technology solutions to enhance your EHS management systems, all in one place.
 
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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
Environmental Compliance Manager
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

District Food Safety Manager - Fenway Park
Aramark
Boston, MA

Director of Facilities Management
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Jamaica Plain, MA (Hybrid)