Executive Brief • September 4, 2025
NAEM
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.”
Rachel Carson (1907 – 1964)
Marine biologist, writer, and conservationist
Florida Plans to End Vaccine Mandates Statewide, Including for Schoolchildren
Florida will move to end all vaccine mandates in the state, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced Wednesday. The move would make Florida the first state to end a longstanding – and constitutionally upheld – practice of requiring certain vaccines for school students.
CNN

Dozens of Scientists Find Errors in a New Energy Department Climate Report
A group of more than 85 scientists have issued a joint rebuttal to a recent U.S. Department of Energy report about climate change, finding it full of errors and misrepresenting climate science.
NPR

Your Best Defense Amid Shifting Regulations
While the main driver in this uncertain regulatory landscape is political turmoil, we're seeing a mix of deregulation at the federal level and stricter rules in some states. Here are a few things companies should keep in mind for the future.
NAEM’s GreenTie Blog

RFK Jr 'Endangering' Americans, Say Former CDC Bosses
Nine former leaders of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have spoken out against Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, publishing an open letter that criticizes his policies - including restricting vaccines, pulling funding for research, and firing thousands of healthcare workers.
BBC

EFRAG: Are Companies Struggling with Sustainability Reports?
An EFRAG analysis of 656 companies reveals wide variation in disclosure practices as financial institutions adapt to new CSRD requirements.
Sustainability Magazine

A New Era of Product Stewardship
The acceleration of global product-level sustainability regulations—such as CSRD, CSDDD, and CBAM—is creating unprecedented complexity for companies managing large and diverse product portfolios.
NAEM’s GreenTie Blog
 
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September 9, 2025
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At many companies, the corporate sustainability team holds ownership of the organization’s sustainability goals. Join this webinar to learn how effective it can be when that ownership is shared with the people and functions at the site level.
 
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Managing EHS & Sustainability Risk Amid Shifting Regulations
Cleveland Regional Event:
Managing EHS & Sustainability Risk Amid Shifting Regulations
September 17, 2025
7:45 - 10:00 AM ET

EHS and Sustainability professionals are operating during an unprecedented time of change, uncertainty, and risk. Mixed messages are everywhere – from conflicting state and local regulations to evolving national and international policies and standards. This in-person breakfast meeting is your opportunity to connect with local EHS&S professionals to discuss the biggest pain points companies are facing.
 
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FORUM25 | EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
FORUM25 | EHS & Sustainability Management Forum
October 21-24, 2025
Tucson, AZ

Get valuable insights and practical strategies for confronting the most critical issues facing our profession and our planet. You’ll leave with peer-tested wisdom you can put to use immediately, empowering you to drive impactful change.
 
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Benchmark Your EHS & Sustainability Functions
NAEM’s Staffing, Structure & Budget Report compares the EHS and Sustainability functions at nearly 150 companies by budget, structure, staffing, responsibilities, and more. Start optimizing your EHS & Sustainability function today!
 
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EHS&S Job Opportunities
Occupational Safety and Health Specialist
CSEA (The Civil Service Employees Association)
Commack, New York (Hybrid)

Senior Environmental Manager
EaglePicher Technologies
Joplin, Missouri

Property Risk Engineer
CAC Group
Atlanta, Georgia

Traveling Safety Manager
Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works Inc.
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