Executive Brief • February 20, 2025
NAEM
"We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated."
Maya Angelou (1928-2014)
American author, poet, and civil rights activist
Here Are All of Trump’s Major Moves to Dismantle Climate Action
Columbia University’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law’s “Climate Backtracker” has logged more than 45 efforts to scale back or eliminate federal climate mitigation and adaptation measures since the administration took office at the end of January—ranging from boosting fossil-fuel production to withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accords.
TIME

The Latest on Bird Flu in Humans, Chickens, and More
Bird flu headlines include three new human cases, millions of dead birds in poultry flocks, and new personnel moves from the Trump administration.
Scientific American

Unyielding Commitment: The Imperative of Excelling in Contractor Safety Management
Safety excellence is no longer optional—it is a defining characteristic of responsible and successful organizations.
EHS Today

Using AI in EHS to Reduce Risk
AI has received a lot of attention across different industries, including EHS. While some companies are embracing AI as a competitive advantage, others are wary of it and worried about potential liabilities.
NAEM’s GreenTie Blog

World's Glaciers Melting Faster Than Ever Recorded
The world's glaciers are melting faster than ever recorded under the impact of climate change, according to the most comprehensive scientific analysis to date.
BBC

What Do People Need Most From Leaders?
In a rapidly changing world of technological advancement and geopolitical uncertainty, Gallup set out to learn what people around the world need from their leaders.
Gallup
 
NAEM Research
EHS & Sustainability Staffing, Structure & Budget Report
EHS & Sustainability Staffing, Structure & Budget Report
February 2025

Are you looking to benchmark how to staff and structure your EHS and Sustainability function? If so, this report is for you with the latest information on how other companies are structured.
 
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NAEM Webinars
Incorporating Health Risks into Your Sustainability Strategy
Incorporating Health Risks into Your Sustainability Strategy
April 29, 2025
2:00 - 3:00 PM ET


Join this webinar to discover evidence-informed methods for characterizing and managing your company’s material health risks, impacts, and opportunities. You’ll also learn how developing a sustainability strategy inclusive of health can help your company become more resilient.
 
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NAEM Conferences
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
Strategic EHS&S Manager
Saint-Gobain Research Center
Northboro, MA

Safety Manager
Blevins Inc.
Nashville, TN

EHS Manager
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Palo Alto, CA

HSE Manager
Sedron Technologies LLC
Fair Oaks, IN

Director, EHS
University of California Merced
Merced, CA (On-site)