Executive Brief • March 20, 2025
NAEM
"Men argue. Nature acts."
Voltaire
Writer, philosopher, & historian
EHS and ESG: Navigating the Changing Landscape in 2025
EHS professionals own numerous ESG-linked issues, and will navigate volatile political, policy, and economic impacts in 2025.
EHS Today

Fostering a Safety-First Culture for Frontline Workers – An Interview with KPA’s Jade Brainard
Engaging frontline workers is essential for achieving a safety-first culture. This requires a holistic approach across an organization that prioritizes safety at every organizational level.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog, sponsored by KPA

Oops, Scientists May Have Miscalculated Our Global Warming Timeline
Clues have emerged that reveal a much hotter history than we thought.
Popular Mechanics

Sustainability & Finance Teams Can Be Friends
The fastest way to build support for a clean energy program is by actively managing expectations around financial performance.
NAEM’s GreenTie Blog, sponsored by Verse

How to Strategize in an Out-of-Control World
In 2025, political surprises are adding fuel to the fires of business uncertainty, complexity, and volatility. Here’s how leaders can navigate this special type of risk.
MIT Sloan Management Review

Safety Strategies for Protecting & Engaging Frontline Employees
Preventing high-risk, low-frequency events like SIFs while also managing low-risk, everyday hazards can present a significant challenge for many organizations.
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 - Less than 2 weeks away!
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- Less than 2 weeks away!
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
Program Manager, Wildfire Mitigation
Chelan County Public Utility District
Wenatchee, WA

Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR

Director of Chemical and Laboratory Safety (Chemical Hygiene Officer)
Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Complex Health and Safety Manager
Wayne-Sanderson Farms
McComb, MS