Executive Brief • March 6, 2025
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EU Adopts Omnibus Proposal, Trims Sustainability Reporting Requirements
The simplified package would remove 80% of companies from the scope of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and delay reporting timelines.
ESG Dive

Navigating the Shifting Regulatory Environment for EHS & Sustainability
All eyes are on the new Administration and focused on understanding how the regulatory and enforcement landscape is likely to change in the coming years. In the face of this uncertainty, R. Justin Smith from Beveridge & Diamond PC will provide some clarity on the shifting focus areas for EHS, as well as climate and carbon-related regulations at OPEX25.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog

EPA Head Urges Trump to Reconsider Scientific Finding that Underpins Climate Action, AP Sources Say
In a potential landmark action, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency has privately urged the Trump administration to reconsider a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for U.S. action against climate change.
Associated Press

How to Engage Frontline Workers in Near-Miss Reporting
Organizations must take a proactive approach to workplace safety by seeking to prevent incidents rather than simply reacting after they happen.
NAEM’s GreenTie Blog, sponsored by Wolters Kluwer

The World's Strongest Ocean Current Should be Getting Faster – Instead, it is at Risk of Failing
New research suggests the Antarctic Circumpolar Current will be 20% slower by 2050 as the world warms, with far-reaching consequences for life on Earth.
BBC

4 Trends to Watch in EHS & Sustainability
Two months into the new year, one thing is clear: EHS and Sustainability practitioners are surrounded by change. As successful and effective leaders, we, too, need to change, adapt, and learn. Here are four trends to watch in EHS and Sustainability in 2025.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog
 
NAEM Research
EHS & Sustainability Staffing, Structure & Budget Report
EHS & Sustainability Staffing, Structure & Budget Report
February 2025

Given today’s shifting regulatory environment, benchmarking the staffing and structure of your EHS & Sustainability department is a critical component of assessing your evolving business needs and keeping pace with change. NAEM’s Staffing, Structure and Budget Report is designed to help you decide what the right size and scope of responsibility is for your EHS & Sustainability staff.
 
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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
Advance Rate Ends 3/7 - Save Up to $200

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
Advance Rate Ends 3/7 - Save Up to $200

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
Research Assistant Professor, Sustainable Engineering Practices
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY

Safety Specialist Sr
LCRA
Marble Falls, TX

Safety Manager
LCRA
Austin, TX

Environmental Engineer Advisor
Graphic Packaging International
West Monroe, LA