Executive Brief • April 17, 2025
NAEM
"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks."
John Muir (1838–1914)
Naturalist, author, & environmental philosopher
Trump Administration's Latest Deregulatory Actions on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources
President Trump has issued a flurry of new Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda aimed at advancing the Administration’s deregulatory agenda, particularly in the energy and environmental sectors. This advisory provides a high-level summary of these actions, including key provisions.
Beveridge & Diamond

EU Parliament Votes to ‘Stop the Clock’ on Sustainability Reporting
The European Parliament voted to delay reporting timelines for the bloc’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
ESG Dive

Trump’s Budget Plan Eviscerates Weather and Climate Research, and It Could be Enacted Immediately
The Trump administration intends to eliminate the research arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, close all weather and climate labs, and eviscerate its budget along with several other NOAA offices, according to internal documents obtained by CNN.
CNN

Incorporating Health Risks into Your Sustainability Strategy
Natalie Egnot, Project Director at Stantec, shares her insights on how taking a more comprehensive approach to considering health risks, opportunities, and impacts can benefit both your company and its stakeholders.
NAEM’s GreenTie Blog

Layoffs Threaten US Firefighter Cancer Registry, Mine Research, and Mask Lab
Government staffing cuts have gutted a small U.S. health agency that aims to protect workers — drawing rebukes from firefighters, coal miners, medical equipment manufacturers, and a range of others.
Associated Press

The Secrets of Extraordinary Low-Cost Operators
There’s a misconception that becoming a low-cost leader in an industry can be achieved by implementing one-off programs aimed at efficiency improvement and waste reduction. But the reality is much different.
Harvard Business Review
 
NAEM Research
EHS & Sustainability Staffing, Structure & Budget Report
EHS & Sustainability Staffing, Structure & Budget Report

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
IMPACT25 | Advancing Sustainable Supply Chain Initiatives
IMPACT25 | Advancing Sustainable Supply Chain Initiatives
May 28, 2025
Virtual Event

Supply chains have become increasingly complex and so has their impact on the environment. Join this virtual event to learn how to increase transparency and sustainable practices in your supply chain and improve the collection and quality of supplier sustainability data.
 
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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
Plant Security, Health and Safety Coordinator
SugarCreek
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App State EHS&EM
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Weyerhaeuser
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Pasco, WA