Executive Brief • October 30, 2025
NAEM
“Instruction does much, but encouragement everything.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1832)
German poet, playwright, novelist, & scientist
Why Hurricane Melissa Turned into a Supercharged Monster
Experts say it’s a visceral example of what climate change can do to the planet’s most fearsome storms—supercharging them with heat and moisture until they become almost unrecognizable from the Atlantic hurricanes of the past.
CNN

How We’re Navigating Change (and Helping Others Do the Same)
The landscape of EHS&S is evolving rapidly. EHS&S professionals are navigating a wave of regulatory shifts—from the expansion of PFAS oversight to the redefining of chemical recycling rules to making ESG disclosures.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog

OSHA Plan Saps Enforcement Power for Dangerous Jobs, States Warn
States are pushing the Trump administration to change course on narrowing use of a catch-all federal workplace-safety oversight tool, warning it will weaken enforcement of protections more than the government is letting on.
Bloomberg Law

Empowering EHS&S Leadership Amid Uncertainty and Change
The drivers and contexts that anchor EHS&S risk management and decision-making are undergoing a stress test unlike any seen before.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog

‘Change Course Now’: Humanity has Missed 1.5C Climate Target, Says UN Head
‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before COP30.
The Guardian

Expertise Meets Innovation: The Future of Safety Training is Still Human
Today’s workforce is younger, more diverse, more mobile, and often less experienced. They’re tech-savvy but attention-poor. They’re not going to absorb anything from a two-hour slideshow built in 2007. They need hands-on experience. Real mentorship.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog
 
NAEM Networking Opportunities
Denver Regional Event
DENVER REGIONAL EVENT
Leveling Up Your EHS and ESG Programs with Total Worker Health

Thursday, November 6, 2025
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM MST
Ramboll Office Conference Center
 
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New Jersey Regional Event
CENTRAL JERSEY REGIONAL EVENT
Creating Resilient Operations: Building Safety Capacity in a VUCA World

Thursday, November 6, 2025
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST
Crowne Plaza Edison
 
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Boston Regional Event
BOSTON REGIONAL EVENT
Innovating Regulatory Resilience: Driving Sustainable Value

Thursday, November 13, 2025
3:00 - 5:00 PM EST
Takeda Cambridge Facility
 
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Houston Regional Event
HOUSTON REGIONAL EVENT
Managing EHS & Sustainability Risk Amid Shifting Regulations

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
5:00 - 7:00 PM CST
Jacobs City Centre
 
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Virginia Beach Regional Event
VIRGINIA BEACH REGIONAL EVENT
From Compliance to Confidence: Waste, EPR, and Climate in Practice

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
8:00 - 11:30 AM EST
Ferguson Enterprises HQ
 
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NAEM Conferences
IMPACT25 Event | Preparing for 2026 Corporate Reporting
IMPACT25 Event | Preparing for 2026 Corporate Reporting
December 3, 2025
Virtual

Join our quarterly virtual sustainability series for industry leaders engaging in dynamic discussions and benchmarking on operational sustainability issues and topics.
 
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NAEM Webinars
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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NAEM Research
Webinar: EHS & Sustainability Staffing, Structure & Budget Insights
Start Planning for 2026 Now
NAEM’s Staffing, Structure & Budget Report compares the EHS and Sustainability functions at nearly 150 companies by budget, structure, staffing, responsibilities, and more. Start benchmarking your EHS and Sustainability functions for 2026 today! 
 
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EHS&S Job Opportunities
Project Safety Manager
Montante Construction
Champlain, New York

Safety Management Engineer (EHS)
Kia Georgia
West Point, Georgia

Industrial Hygiene Manager
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut

Manager, Chemical Safety Programs
Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia