“And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.”
Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 – 1926)
Poet and novelist
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Experts Warn of a “Silent Epidemic” as Fatigue, Stress, and Financial Strain Undermine Worker Safety
Industry leaders say rising fatigue, economic pressure, and mental overload are eroding fitness for duty in high-hazard sectors—increasing human error, near misses, and the risk of catastrophic incidents.
Occupational Health & Safety
Women in the Workplace 2025
Women face less career support and fewer opportunities to advance as companies show declining commitment to women’s progress. While women are as dedicated to their careers as men, there is a gap in their desire for promotion. That’s according to the latest Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey and LeanIn.Org.
McKinsey
EU Parliament Approves Omnibus Agreement to Cut Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence Requirements
Lawmakers in the European Parliament have approved a provisional agreement reached last week with EU member states to significantly scale back sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements for companies.
ESG Today
Tier II Reporting: Why It Matters and How Teams Can Keep It Manageable
Tier II reporting doesn’t have to be a yearly scramble. This post explains why the rule exists, what makes it complex, and how environmental teams can manage the process with clarity and confidence. If you want clearer requirements, fewer surprises, and a more predictable reporting season, this is the place to start.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog, by Encamp
Measles Outbreaks Accelerate as U.S. Inches Closer to a Disease Tipping Point
More than 1,900 people, mostly children, have been sickened by measles in the U.S. in 2025. The outbreaks are moving the country toward losing its measles-free status by early next year.
Scientific American
Arctic is Again the Hottest It's Been in 125 Years, with Record-Low Sea Ice, NOAA Report Says
Although the Trump administration has taken steps to scuttle or downplay other reports about climate change, this one struck a similar tone to those from past years.
NBC News
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2026 Environment+Energy Leader Awards
Deadline to apply: Dec. 31, 2025
If your organization has achieved measurable results in sustainability, energy management, or environmental performance, you're invited to enter the 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Awards. Winners will be announced globally on Earth Day (April 22, 2026) and honored at OPEX26 / TECH26 in St. Petersburg, FL.
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NAEM Networking Opportunities
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NAEM Member Appreciation Week
Jan. 26-30, 2026
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NAEM 2026 Annual Member Meeting
Jan. 27, 2026
1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Members Only
Learn how NAEM will help you benchmark and support your EHS, ESG, and Sustainability challenges in the year ahead.
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WEBINAR WEDNESDAY
Calm and Confident: Leadership Lessons from the Edge
Jan. 28, 2026
1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Members Only
An explorer and wildlife expert, Kurdt Greenwood has spent over 20 years facing his fears and pushing his limits—swimming with great white sharks, living with lions, and putting deadly cobras to sleep with just a gentle touch. Enjoy this encore presentation of Kurdt's closing keynote from FORUM25 to hear how his hard-won lessons from the wild translate into strategies business leaders can apply in high-stakes environments.
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OPEX26 / TECH26 Conference
April 14 - 16, 2026
St. Petersburg, Florida
Learn best practices to improve your digital and technical strategies, as well as how to reduce risk, embed compliance in your business culture, and reach new levels of operational excellence. You’ll also explore a wide range of software and solutions to enhance your EHS management systems.
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Don't Let Your 2025 Budget Go to Waste
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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Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Los Angeles Community College District Office
Los Angeles, California
Director, Corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety
Lennox International Inc.
Richardson, Texas
Safety Professional
Harder Mechanical
Casa Grande, Arizona
Complex Health & Safety Manager
Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Decatur, Alabama
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