Executive Brief • October 2, 2025
NAEM
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Jane Goodall (1934 – 2025)
Primatologist and conservationist
Nearly 90 Percent of EPA Set for Furlough as Government Shuts Down
Just 1,734 of the EPA’s 15,166 employees are slated to continue working during the shutdown, which began Wednesday.
The Hill

Rethinking Your Company’s Approach to ESG Disclosures
Regulations like California’s climate laws and CSRD, as well as rising stakeholder and investor expectations, coupled with the challenges of ESG data collection and an increase in greenwashing scrutiny and litigation, have led many organizations to slow down and rethink their approach to disclosure.
NAEM’s GreenTie Blog

These Are the Top 10 Workplace Safety Worries, a New Report Says
Falls and other injuries used to lead the list of workplace safety concerns, but that’s changing.
Inc.

How Machine Intelligence is Transforming EHS & Sustainability
Organizations today are under mounting pressure to enhance risk prediction, streamline compliance, and demonstrate measurable EHS impact—all in real time. Advances in AI, machine learning, neural networks, and IoT are empowering EHS leaders to meet these growing demands in multiple ways.
NAEM’s GreenTie Blog

In Her Final Interview, Jane Goodall Issued Urgent Call to Protect the Planet
Jane Goodall, the renowned scientist who revolutionized our understanding of primates, died Wednesday at the age of 91. In her final interview, she issued a last, urgent warning to safeguard the Earth.
Yale Environment 360

Why You Need to Take a Risk-Based Approach to EHS Management
It’s well known that European companies are leaders in risk-first thinking in EHS approaches, and North American organizations are increasingly taking notice. 
NAEM's GreenTie Blog
 
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Creating Resilient Operations: Building Safety Capacity in a VUCA World

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Managing EHS & Sustainability Risk Amid Shifting Regulations

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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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Transforming Safety Culture: Carlex's Journey with AI
Transforming Safety Culture: Carlex's Journey with AI
December 9, 2025
2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Open to everyone / free for members

Hear how Carlex Glass successfully leveraged AI-powered video analytics to reduce risk and engage employees in safety initiatives. Using this technology, Carlex achieved a 47% reduction in no-stop incidents at high-risk intersections and an 86% improvement in safety vest compliance.
 
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Webinar: EHS & Sustainability Staffing, Structure & Budget Insights
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
Safety and Compliance Administrator
Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Agency (T-TSA)
Truckee, CA

Hazardous Materials Specialist
Baylor University
Waco, TX

Regional EHS Director - Northeastern
MEI Industrial Solutions
CT, DE, OH, MA, PA, RI, VA

EHS Manager
Sherwin-Williams
Kankakee, IL